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Private Intro Lesson or Certified Diver Group

Guided • Lesson

Duration: 2 hours

Features

Kid Friendly
Locally Owned
Wildlife
Small Group Sizes
Beginner Friendly
Free Cancellation
Private
On the Water
Instant Book
$645 Private Intro Diver Group (1-4)
$774 Private Intro Diver Group (1-6)
(Please select a refresher if it has been more than 1-2 years since last dive.)
$0 Person on Waitlist

Description

Private Group Scuba Diving in Maui - No Certifications Required!

With years of scuba diving experience in Maui, our knowledgeable guides are eager to show you the best shore divers, from popular spots to hidden gems all over the island! We offer a private scuba diving group experience for both certified divers and introductory divers! 
We offer several options for your private diving experience:
  1. If your group is full certified and has dived within the last 1-2 years, choose our Certified Divers Group option.
  2. If your group is full certified but some members haven't dived in over 1-2 years, consider our Refresher Course, which includes a review of essential skills from your open water training.
  3. If you're new to diving, select the Intro Diver Group option to try scuba diving with no certification required!
As a rule, we only take small dive groups out on all dives but if you’d prefer an exclusive experience, then we can make that happen! Whether you choose to do a shore dive privately with an instructor, or if you want to have just your family and friends on the dive for a personal dive experience, just mention it to us. We are always ready to accommodate your diving needs!
Book with us and get ready to be surrounded by lush coral reefs and brightly colored tropical fish at every turn! If you’re lucky, you’ll find friendly honu (sea turtles) or even majestic manta rays!

Duration of Adventure

  1. 2 hours
  2. Underwater for about 30 to 40 minutes

Location / Where to Meet

  1. There will be several options for locations near Kaanapali & Lahaina.
  2. These are shore dives and will be close to all hotels and resorts near Kaanapali, (Airport Beach Park) Lahaina, Kahana, Kapalua, and Napili.
  3. Spots will be customized based on your group’s experience, location, conditions, and what you’re most excited to see!
  4. We specialize in guided shore diving at Black Rock, Sheraton, and other Kaanapali Lahaina resorts and hotels.

Ages & Requirements

  1. 12+ years old - Children are only allowed to dive under the direct supervision of a certified scuba instructor.
  2. 10-11 years old must book the Private Intro Dive
  3. We have instructors that are highly reviewed for working with kid's scuba diving for their first time and getting their Open Water Diver Certifications.
  4. No experience in scuba or certifications are required
  5. Please specify if you are a non-swimmer when booking online in the comment area. A maximum of 2 divers that are poor or non swimmers when making your PRIVATE scuba lesson and dive reservation.
  6. There will be a medical questionnaire that must be filled out ahead of the dive. If you answer yes to certain questions, you may be asked to obtain a signed doctor's note clearing you for the activity. The questionnaire often used can also be searched as the PADI/DAN Medical Scuba Statement/questionnaire. 
  7. Each participant must be able to speak and understand English.
  8. Participants must be able to carry 20-75 lbs (9-34 kg) of equipment (depending on individual height/weight) a distance of approximately 150+ yards (137+ meters) out and back from the ocean. 
  9. If you have any special needs/disabilities, you must call to book it

What’s Included

  1. Certified scuba dive instructor
  2. Rental scuba equipment (BCDs, wetsuits, regulators, etc.)
  3. 1 shore scuba dive
  4. Introductory lesson to learn essential skills for refresher/intro option
  5. Private group
  6. Optical masks are available from -3 to -7

Not Included

  1. Gratuity - Never expected but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 10-25% to your guides and captain!
  2. Certifications - This is solely a small lesson and 1 dive adventure, you are not certified as a scuba diver.
  3. You can call and add on a video of your dive

What to Bring / Wear

  1. Swimsuit
  2. Towel
  3. Reef-Safe Sunscreen
  4. Extra layers of clothing - sweatshirts and warm hats
  5. Dry bag
  6. Snacks & Water
  7. Required paperwork - Signed medical form if required, waivers, etc.
  8. Certification cards (plus nitrox certification card, if applicable)
  9. Waterproof & Pressure Proof Camera (e.g. GoPros NEED the special DIVE case) - The company is not responsible for any damaged or lost items.
  10. Seasickness medications - This is a dive from shore but if you get easily seasick from floating in small waves, it is recommended to take sea sickness medication at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before the scheduled time.
  11. Please remove any jewelry, watches, or anything that can get caught by the equipment or damaged by the water and pressure.

Wildlife Guidelines

Turtles, rays, sharks, seals, manta rays, and dolphins are all protected in Hawaii. Please remember to keep your distance and never touch, feed, harass, or chase any wildlife in the water. Calmly watch from a distance! Also, please be aware of your body placement and equipment when around the reefs and wrecks. There is fragile coral, and many wrecks are rusting and breaking down, therefore to avoid damaging them further, please don't knock into them! 

FAQs

Can I fly after diving? **ANY elevation above 1000FT (305m) is DANGEROUS
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:
  1. A single no-decompression dive, a minimum preflight surface or any driving to above 1000ft (305m) interval of 12 hours suggested.
  2. Multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, a minimum preflight surface or any driving to above 1000ft (305m) interval of 18 hours is suggested.
  3. Dives requiring decompression stops are recommended to have longer than 18 hours.
Please discuss with your dive guide ahead of time what is suggested!
You CANNOT go to Haleakala National Park after this dive, even some of the lower level areas are dangerous, do NOT drive over 1000FT after diving. 
What about sharks?
Sharks hunt at dusk and dawn and therefore rarely, if ever, seen on tours. They are simply wild animals that also share the ocean, but most often people rarely see them. The most common sharks to spot are small reef sharks that prefer to immediately leave the presence of people and boats and tend to be harmless towards people.
Can certified divers come with us?
Yes, certified divers are welcome to join along with the Intro divers even if they are not doing the refresher part!
How many people from my group can go?
For safety, the group sizes remain small. If your group is 4 or more for the intro/refresher course or 6 or more for the certified divers group, we cannot guarantee you will all dive together in the same group (same time yes). Most times we can accommodate, but not guaranteed. If this is a must, then we can do it in two private groups. Call to book it privately with us. 
What lessons will I learn as an intro diver?
For non-certified divers or certified divers needing a refresher course (more than 1 year without diving), you will learn and refresh essential skills, including:
  1. Managing pressure and altitude concerns
  2. Using hand signals
  3. Equalizing pressure in ears
  4. Understanding the function and use of the equipment
  5. Clearing water from your mask
  6. Locating and clearing water from your regulator 

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Cancellation Policy

By checking the boxes I agree to ALL the terms of this cancellation policy.

Cancellations

• When reservation is made we cannot charge you prior to hearing you say that you agreed to our cancellation policy. Only then, we can check the box to finalize your reservation. If booked online you have been informed and checked the box agreeing to our cancellation policy. If for any reason whatsoever you cancel within the 5 day prior to your scheduled time, or don't show up on date and time above, charges still apply. When you submit your credit card information or with us by phone, or in person, you are agreeing to the terms of our cancellation policy as a binding contract. We only take small groups and are turning away customers once spaces are booked. if you cancel we cannot absorb the cost of cancellations and all the customers we’ve turned away. This applies to everyone, so please don’t ask for refunds because this is strictly enforced.
NO EXCEPTIONS

Sickness

• I understand if anyone in my party of divers are sick, or have any symptoms that we observe that they are. We reserve the right to cancel, and there will be no refunds. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!** This is due to CDC guidelines to protect you, other participants and our Staff.

No Drinking Alcohol Prior

• If we smell alcohol or observe behavior that leads us to believe anyone is under the influence of alcohol or any other drug, we will cancel your dive/dives and no refunds will be made.

Altitude & Diving

• If you tell us you are going above 1,000 feet altitude sooner than the 12-18 hour wait period after your dive within 5 days of your scheduled dive. We will cancel your dive/dives. You will not be refunded NO EXCEPTIONS.

Swimming Ability

Our website says we specialize in beginner divers. This does NOT mean we will teach you swimming. If you cannot complete your dive, or you indicated you are a strong swimmer in the (ocean) when making your booking, & we determine you are not. At instructor's discretion we will cancel your dive and there is NO REFUND. This is for your safety. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Late/No Show

• No show or late for scheduled time. We have multiple classes and dives scheduled throughout the day. If you arrive late that will put us behind schedule and cause others to be inconvenienced, or late for their activities planned. The result. We cannot offer a refund or reschedule. We have others that arrived on time and we cannot make them wait.

If We Cancel

• If for any reason if your instructor determines that it is not safe for you to continue in the class, and or dive. We will have to cancel and there is no refund. This is for your safety. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If due to weather we will try to reschedule. If we can't you will be refunded.

Rescheduling

• If we need to reschedule for ANY reason including weather etc. The cancellation policy will remain in effect from the point of time we rescheduled you. If you cancel within the new 5 day bracket prior to your dive, you will not receive a refund NO EXCEPTIONS.

eLearning

• eLearning is NON-REFUNDABLE. When you sign up for eLearning. We have to purchase the code which even we cannot get refunded by the agency we are certifying you under. You will not be refunded eLearning for any reason whatsoever. NO EXCEPTIONS.

You Must Call

• Voicemail, email and or text cancellations or rescheduling requests are NOT ACCEPTED. You must speak to a representative. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Affiliate Bookings are Final

• Bookings made through Tripadvisor, Viator, Groupon, Get Your Guide, Expedia or any affiliate are All sales final and there is a NO REFUND policy in effect.

Group Size

  • For safety our groups are small. If your group is 5 or more, we cannot guarantee you will all dive together in the same group (same time yes). Most times we can accommodate, but not guaranteed. If this is a must, then we can do it in two private groups. The dives are done from the shore, beach access. Participants must be able to carry 20-75 lbs. depending on individual height/weight.

Special Needs

  • If you have any special needs/disabilities, you must call to book it and we may possibly require you do it privately with us.

Medical Release

If you have a "YES" answer on the medical questionnaire within the cancellation policy period, and cannot provide us with a signed doctor's release form, or at time of class/dive. We will not allow you to dive. You will NOT get a refund! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Agreement

• If you do not agree with our cancellation policy, or have a YES answer on medical waiver. You must let us know via email, or on phone with a representative within 6 hours of making your reservation prior to the 5 day cancellation policy (not within 5 days) before your scheduled time otherwise you are financially responsible.

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65 Kai Ala Dr. Lahaina,

Kaanapali, HI, 96761

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