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Maui Guided Shore Night Dive
Pricing
Must be SCUBA certified
Description
Discover Maui's Underwater World After Dark!
Guided by an experienced PADI Professional, you'll search for moray eels, white tip reef sharks, spiny lobster, octopus, sleeping sea turtles, crabs, shrimp, and countless other creatures that become active after dark. On especially calm nights, you may even notice tiny flashes of bioluminescence drifting through the water, adding another layer of magic to the experience. Every dive is different, making each night underwater a unique adventure.
Night dives are conducted as private experiences or in very small groups of no more than four divers, allowing your guide to provide personalized attention while helping you discover marine life that's easy to overlook. Before entering the water, your instructor conducts a detailed briefing covering dive procedures, communication, navigation, and the specific dive site, ensuring everyone feels comfortable before the descent. Previous night diving experience is not required—Open Water certification is sufficient—but a daytime dive beforehand is recommended if this will be your first experience diving after dark. With dives often lasting up to approximately one hour, air consumption permitting, it's an unforgettable way to experience an entirely different side of Maui's underwater world.
Duration
- 2 Hours
- 1 Tank included will take about 1 hour (air permitting).
- Please check in with the shop the day before your dive to confirm the start time as it does shift.
Location / Where to Meet
- Meet at the dive shop: 1223 Front Street, Lahaina, HI 96761
Ages & Requirements
- Open Water Diver certification (or higher) required
- Minimum age: 10 years or older
- Guests must be able to carry 35 lbs (16 kg) of gear to the water.
- If it has been more than 6 months since your last dive, please contact us to discuss scheduling a refresher dive. We will not allow divers who have been out of the water for more than 6 months to dive without a refresher. Upon successful completion of a refresher dive we will be happy to help you book more dives.
- Guests must complete a PADI/DAN medical questionnaire prior to diving.
- Due to safety concerns, no pregnant women or people with back or neck injuries or children.
- There is a maximum of 4 divers to 1 guide.
- No on can exceed an altitude of 1,000 ft (305 m) or higher for 18 hours after scuba diving or 24 hours for multiple dives. For example, you must avoid ascending Haleakala, zip-lining and helicopter tours for up to 18 hours minimum.
- Previous night dive experience is not required as long as you are Open Water Certified but we do recommend a day dive before signing up for the night dive.
What's Included
- 1 Tank & Weights - dives are 60 minutes long. Divers are also limited by the air they consume, the first factor to limit the dive determines dive time.
- 80 cubic-foot tanks (smaller tanks available on request but larger tanks are not possible)
- Certified Dive Guides
- All Scuba Rental Equipment including Torches
- Your instructor will do a thorough night dive procedural and site briefing before each dive.
Not Included
- Gratuity — never expected, but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 15–20% to your guides!
- DIN adaptors are available for a fee, though the rental fee is refunded when adapter is returned in good working condition after your dive.
- GoPro rental can be added at checkout for an extra fee.
What to Bring / Wear
- Swimsuit & Towel
- Reef-Safe Sunscreen (NO spray sunscreen allowed)
- Extra Layers of Clothing - Sweatshirts and Warm Hats
- Dry Bag
- Snacks & Water
- Sunglasses & Hats
- Certification Cards
- Personal Scuba Diving Equipment
- Required Paperwork - Signed medical form if required, waivers, etc.
- Waterproof & Pressure Proof Camera (e.g. GoPros NEED the special DIVE case) - The company is not responsible for any damaged or lost items.
- Seasickness medications - If you are prone to seasickness, it is recommended to take sea sickness medication at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before the scheduled boat time. It is too late to take the medication if you are already seasick on the water.
- Please remove any jewelry, watches, or anything that can get caught by the equipment or damaged by the water and pressure.
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FAQs
How important is it to book in advance?
Booking in advance is the best way to avoid the disappointment of a sold-out day, especially during peak season. The sooner you reserve your spot, the better your chances of getting the date and time you want.
Do I need to complete a medical form before diving?
Yes. All divers complete a PADI/DAN medical questionnaire at check-in, though it's best to fill it out ahead of time. Answering "yes" to certain questions requires a physician's clearance before you can dive, and cancellations due to a "yes" answer aren't refunded within 48 hours of the dive.
Is diving equipment provided?
Yes, a full set of scuba gear is included in the price of your dive. If you have your own gear, you're welcome to bring it, though rentals are available for anyone who needs them.
What will I see on a night dive that I wouldn't see during the day?
Many fish that are active during the day settle down at night, while others — like eels, sharks, and lobster — come out to hunt. Depending on conditions, you may also spot bioluminescence in the water.
Do I need night diving experience to do this dive?
No. As long as you're Open Water Certified, no prior night dive experience is required, though your guides recommend doing a day dive first if this is your first time diving after dark.
Can I fly after diving?
Flying directly after scuba diving is incredibly dangerous and could result in a life-threatening illness called the Bends/Decompression Sickness. The Divers Alert Network (DAN) guidelines for flying after diving include:
- A single no-decompression dive, a minimum preflight surface or any driving to above 1000 ft (305 m) interval of 18 hours suggested.
- Multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, a minimum preflight surface or any driving to above 1000ft (305m) interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- Dives requiring decompression stops are recommended to have longer than 18 hours.
Please discuss with your dive guide ahead of time what is suggested!
Can I go hiking or visit Haleakala after diving?
Any activity that brings you above 1000 ft (305 m) can trigger the Bends/Decompression Sickness. Please check your hike elevation to ensure that at no time you will be going up in elevation. If the hike does go to elevation, you must treat it like a preflight interval as listed above in the flying FAQ.
Do you use DIN or yoke regulators? Do you have DIN adapters available?
The dive boats use yoke (A-clamp) scuba tanks. If you dive with DIN regulators, DIN-to-yoke adapters are available to rent for your convenience.
The rental fee for the adapter is refunded when it is returned in good working condition after your dive, making it a simple option for traveling divers using DIN equipment.
If you're unsure whether you need a DIN adapter, you probably don't—most recreational rental regulators are already designed to fit the standard yoke tanks used on Maui dive boats.
Cancellation Policy
All reservations are subject to a 48 hour cancellation policy. Dive Maui reserves the right to cancel a dive if conditions are not safe. Dives cancelled by Dive Maui staff based on weather will receive full refund.
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1223 Front St
Lahaina, HI, 96761
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