Such a unique, wonderful time!! We booked as a private group of 4 for the beginner off-shore diving…read moreexperience, as it was everyone's first time diving. Our instructor Sean was amazing!! Your first scuba experience may feel quite daunting (it was for me!) but your instructor goes over all the equipment, safety measures, and hand signals to know--that you are also required to go over in your online course, so helpful! LEADING UP TO YOUR DIVE: A lot of the prep comes before you even arrive for your dive: the online info courses and waivers (took about 20-35 min) and inputting the height and weight of each diver, so once we were ready to start heading to the beach, Dive Maui quickly got us into our wet suits, and later quickly had us fit for our masks, oxygen tanks, and weights for the vest. The indoor area where they go over the info and where you put on your wet suits also have a bathroom you can use before and after which was helpful to have a place to change afterwards. They don't have lockers or a designated place to leave your stuff, but it did kind of feel safe if you're just leaving a bag of clothes or shoes when you dive; overall, I'd recommend coming with less stuff though unless you have someone to hold your things. THE EXPERIENCE: 10/10 but that is just speaking for me LOL we got to see so much wildlife in their space: so many different kinds of fish, schools of fish cleaning off turtles (we saw around 10 turtles!), we caught to briefly look at 2 sharks chilling on the ocean floor, and saw a flounder fish in the sand. At one point, I was swimming alongside a turtle!! We had someone in our group who was not as strong a swimmer and was more nervous with all the gear so they had a harder time enjoying the experience, but our instructor was really good and intentional with making sure they were okay and walked with them slower through the experience. Otherwise, we overall really enjoyed the experience and have no regrets! It definitely feels like you get to see more of Maui's wildlife beauty in its natural place, as opposed to the more touristy, marketed Hawaii. They recommend all divers be a strong swimmer, to expand on this--as long as you are comfortable maneuvering yourself in the water (would you be able to quickly change direction if you notice you're drifting into coral or , able to swim deeper and manage how deep or shallow you stay in the water--no need to be on a swim team--it is not about speed or being able to literally dive LOL IMPORTANT: our booking did not do shallow water training at a pool or at the shore before going down to practice our skills test (how to blow water out of your mask, practicing what to do when our breather comes out of our mouth, clearing our sinuses, checking our oxygen tanks and responding to our instructor with correct hand signals of our oxygen level). So we knew we were going to practice these skills, but it can definitely be scary since you go 20 feet down and then do the skills. Yes, you need to be a decent swimmer, but I think it's more important you think about if you can stay calm and trust your instructor and the skills they are teaching you--the entire experience of using the gear and being 20-30 feet underwater takes some time to get used to, so make sure you are okay with knowing that you don't get shallow water training and can stay calm and remember to take deep breaths as you get used to breathing through your mouth only and blowing water out when you can't breathe in, rather than panicking. If you are typically able to pick up new skills and can stay calm under pressure, then totally try scuba diving!! Dive Maui will keep you safe! We parked in the nearby lot near the grocery stores. When you register, they give parking suggestions and specify where not to park to make sure you won't get a ticket or get towed parking in private spots. It would be great if they were able to have a photographer or camera to catch a few pics during the experience. Even if they charged for the pictures, that's one I would (and think many people would) pay for! especially since not many people want to bring their phone or have underwater cameras to bring along with them, let alone having to figure out how they want to hold or attach it to their gear with them (not even sure if they allow this)

I have done a dive in the past with this company and they were great so wanted to try whale…read morewatching. We were greeted with a smile from the staff once we found the hidden check in lol. (LAHAINA STRONG) When we got on our boat it we were met with the same excellent hospitality from Joe the captain and Renee the first mate! They listened to everyone who spotted whales, plus they spotted several of course. We even got "mugged" by two whales who apparently thought our boat was cool. (Mugging is when the whales hang out very close to the boat and you can not move the boat). I am sure Renee got some great gopro video because I did and she had a long pole for hers. We also had them spy hop us and later had a baby breach near the boat. Overall one of the best whale watching trips I have been on and I have taken a lot! Sorry I could not upload video.

Ye I most definitely recommend I have gone with two different companies on this vacation and i…read moredefinitely recommend this one over the 2 shawn was the best very enthusiastic and full of good knowledge on the sport, I do recommend doing the two dive package with them !

Morgana was the worst dive instructor on the planet she was rude, impatient and I did not feel…read moresafen with her and my family!

Did a discover scuba dive with Sammy and my kids and we Had a blast!!!! Sammy explained everything…read morewell to the kids and they were super comfortable. We swam with turtles, Eels, Eagle Rays and so many cool things! We ended up going on a second dive also! Can't wait to come again! We have dove with other outfits in Maui and Sammy is by far the best!

An amazing dive guide who took great care of us. We are a family of divers from age 11 to 72, and…read moreSammy made sure we all had a wonderful time and successfully dove the Lahaina shoreline and saw all the sea creatures on our list. Super knowledgeable and friendly, we learned a ton about Hawaiian ecology. Can't wait to come back to Maui and dive with him again!

Nice crew, they were all super friendly. We dove the cathedrals which were cool, not anything super…read morecool. The corals were mostly bleached, the fish were in an abundance but it was obvious the corals are hurting. No shark, or big fish in views. Being in the middle of whale season I was hoping to at least hear them underwater but no luck. On the way to and from the dive site we saw a bunch of whales which was a huge bonus. I have dove the big island and think it's so much better but that's just my 2 cents.

We had a great day with the crew today. Brad, Brian, Jules, Justin, Logan and Jeremy were amazing…read more I was a ride along as my husband scuba dives but I don't. I was rethinking my ideas on scuba diving today. If I had a crew like this to go with I'd do it in a heartbeat. Enjoy and feel confident with this great group of people! My dream dive masters are Jules and Brian. They both really listen and are so knowledgeable. Great assets!!

I have now been on 2 dives (before and after fire and business loss) with Banyan. Both times with…read morebeginner and novice divers. I was a professional diver in college (commercial diver) and I like to be a part of the experience for new divers. Banyan does a great job. My only wish is that we would have taken advantage of their 2-day cert course while here on Maui. I highly recommend them.

Great beach dive in Kaanapali! Banyan Tree Divers brought all of the equipment we needed and I got…read morea little refresher because I had not been diving in a few years. We saw rays, turtles, tons of fish and even heard all of the whales singing. I would highly recommend Banyan Tree Divers and look forward to diving with them next year on my Maui vacation! Our diver took underwater pictures and video - the price was well worth it!

After reading many rave reviews for Maui Dreams, I enrolled in the Rescue Diver class through their…read moreshop. I scheduled the class a few months in advance, and they even advertised it to recruit another student (after all, you can't rescue yourself!). I learned from the best--Kerri is a true expert in both diving and instruction. He is incredibly patient and explains concepts clearly. He took the time to answer all of our questions and really instilled the importance of dive safety--that anything can happen at any time, and you always need to stay aware, especially in and around the water. We practiced multiple real-life rescue scenarios in the water, which made the training feel practical and incredibly valuable. I learned so many important skills from Kerri--both ones I hope I never have to use and others that I will carry with me on every dive going forward. I look forward to diving with Kerri and the Maui Dreams crew the next time I'm on Maui!

We visited this shop in 2025 for a discover dive with Kerry which inspired us to return for our…read moreopen water diver certification in 2026 with Kanani. She was kind, patient, skilled, and SO knowledgable. Having a local who is an ocean ecologist teach a class was a beautiful experience where we learned Hawaiian words for the animals as well as so many ocean facts. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and would do another cert with Kanani next year :)

I have dove with multiple operators and Blue Diamond stands out. The crew and dive masters are…read moreexperienced, friendly, safety minded, and a lot of fun. The rental equipment is in good shape and they have good brands/models. We dove with them multiple days and had some unique experiences...just see the pics!! We would recommend them and will be repeat customers!

I had an amazing experience and will definitely come back! It was my first time with this dive…read moreshop/boat team. Captain Ben, dive masters Joe, Don, Dave and Brian (I think that was his name). Captain Ben was professional, calm, well spoken, and kind. Joe was energetic, logical, and a great dive master. Don had a great personality, very friendly and hospitable (he constantly offers yummy treats like banana bread with chocolate chips and nuts!!). And Bryan was super friendly. He made conversation with me about all the coolest wreck dives and encouraged me to keep diving to overcome my fears. Be was great! The dive I went on yesterday was to Molokini Crater! We saw tons of reef sharks - most were juvenile so it was neat to see them in so many different sizes. Some were alone and others traveled in packs of 5 or 6. So neat! We also saw a spotted eagle Ray, spongy crab, tons of eel, lots of colorful fishies, and beautiful coral reef. It was a spectacular dive!

Jose and Chris were excellent! My son and I dove first with Jose working Black Rock south to…read morenorth. Eels, fish, turtles, octopus. Jose was excellent t dive leader. Day two started with my wife completing the resort course then our first family dive. More eels, turtles, Eagle ray, barracuda! Chris was very patient and excellent instructor with my wife. We'll definitely return for her cert and first night dive.

I haven't scuba dived in 17 years and the instructor was very patient. It was easy to book and I…read morequite enjoyed it. If you are staying at the Sheraton there is nothing easier.

Love the owner and the staff they really know how to make and clean a successful organization and…read moredive charter I am very impressed and hear all good things from my family and friends I meet about the owner here myself diving with them before I can say his crew and boats are top tier for Oahu!

My husband and I did the sea tiger and night reef dive and the experience was really nice. We are…read morefairly beginner scuba divers, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We wish the guide had checked on us more throughout, for example air amount left and ndl limit, because I reached mine and had to find him to let him know. The scenery was amazing and the staff were super friendly, I was nervous to dive and he was super reassuring. My husband and I will be back! The equipment was also very nice

We had an outstanding experience with Extended Horizons, led by divemaster Gustavo "Gu." Recent…read moreMaui rains reduced visibility at many sites, but Gu adjusted the plan and guided us to the best possible conditions. That made the difference. These were refresher dives for our group, and Gu handled them exactly right. He quickly assessed each diver's experience, our small group included both newer divers with fewer than ten dives and others with more than 70, but with time since our last dives. His review of fundamentals, safety, and buoyancy control was clear and structured, without slowing the group down. He also reinforced reef etiquette and respect for marine life in a practical, no-nonsense way. This team takes responsible diving seriously. What stood out most was Gu's site knowledge. Not just which sites to choose, but where to position within each site to maximize visibility and encounters. He set expectations on what we might see, spotted eagle rays, green sea turtles, white-tip reef sharks, snowflake moray eels, and more, and then delivered. We saw all of it. With two divers carrying cameras, he was mindful of positioning, and I came away with great shots of eagle rays, reef sharks, and multiple turtles. The highlight was a turtle cleaning station at Mala Wharf, with six turtles active at once and eagle rays passing nearby. It was one of those rare dives where something meaningful is happening in every direction. The attached photo captures that exact moment, multiple turtles gathered at the cleaning station with eagle rays moving through the scene. Operationally, everything was tight: * Strong safety culture and clear briefings * Efficient check-in and gear handling * Well-maintained equipment * Good pacing, no rushing, no wasted time * Attentive in-water supervision without being intrusive * Effective group management for mixed experience levels If you are traveling to Hawaii with limited dive windows, this is the operator you want. They remove uncertainty and maximize your chances of a memorable dive. Highly recommend Extended Horizons, and Gu as your guide.

Phenomenal Dive Experience with Extended Horizons!…read more We booked our scuba diving excursion through The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, and could not have been happier with the experience provided by Extended Horizons. As newly certified divers, we were a bit nervous going into our first post-certification dive, but our Dive Master, Michael, made it an absolutely incredible and comfortable experience from start to finish. Michael was punctual, professional, and incredibly charismatic. He struck the perfect balance between being instructive and encouraging, offering helpful tips to improve our diving without ever making us feel overwhelmed. He really listened to what we were hoping to get out of the dive and tailored the experience to match. We did a two-tank shore entry dive, and it was spectacular. Michael guided us to some amazing marine life--green sea turtles, moray eels, cone snails, sea urchins, and even three stunning green lion fish. His deep knowledge and passion for the ocean were clear throughout, and it made the entire dive even more memorable. We can't recommend Extended Horizons enough--especially if you're a beginner looking for a patient, supportive, and fun dive guide. Thank you, Michael! We'll definitely be back.