update 2 days The silicone lube i rubbed in the mask skirt And the surf fins made the difference. New life and more flexible. read more

Captain Luke is amazing and clearly loves his work! And is a fantastic captain. The crew and dive masters are also exceptional!

We had a great experience. The dive was so so due to water clarity and the rough water. But I still enjoyed the trip and the dive. I saw an octupus, we saw black coral, lots of other cool critters are down there read more

My partner and I did 4 dives (Molokini Backwall, Red Hill, Molokini Crater, Turtle Town) in June with MDS and they were incredible all around. We were lucky enough to have 100+ ft visibility for each dive and some solid recommendations from the captain on the best (and safest) dive spots. The dive masters (John, Josh, Nick) were extremely thorough making sure everyone felt safe and Josh was even kind enough to tinker with my brand new dive computer to make sure I had the right settings. The entire crew was great and extremely friendly. The service was over the top from breakfast, lunch, snacks, towels, cold towels for your face and even someone offering to clean your sunglasses for you. It was above and beyond any other dive boat I've been on. Kudos to the crew at Maui Dive shop. We look forward to diving with you again soon! read more

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We went on a snorkeling cruise with Mikey this morning. He was amazing as was the entire crew! We had the best guide in the water, and we even saw a whale! Prices were so reasonable, and the crew was helpful, informative and truly kind! We highly recommend this tour! read more

Everyone on the boat was nice. I enjoyed every conversation I had. And Kat did a good job on our dive, particularly of making sure everyone was ok. There were a couple people who had trouble depressurizing their ears, and Kat had a plan prepared for them. It worked out well. We had over 100ft visibility at Molokini Crater. It was gorgeous. Thank you! read more

I've gone through Maui Dive Shop on several visits to the island and have never been disappointed. Great service and support both in the shop and out on the water. Thank you so much for making my dive experiences memorable. read more

The experience of this whale watching trip was amazing!! My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better captain co captain! Brian extremely knowledgeable and friendly and Justin very knowledgeable on how to get us to the best spot. read more

Good communication when I ordered. Fast prompt delivery. The quality of the shirt I ordered was excellent and on sale! read more

Fantastic experience. We are repeat customers. The staff and divers are extremely knowledgeable. They case so much about everyone's safety and experience. Love this dive shop! Will be back again and again. read more

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Best dive boat crew ever! I have been diving since the eighties. These guys make it just easy! read more

Had two great dives with Maui Dive Shop yesterday. The boat crew was awesome. Usually I can single out one or two crew members, but honestly the entire crew was great. Very attentive to the divers needs and safety oriented. Both dives , Molokini and Turtle Town, were a lot of fun. Saw plenty of turtles, an octopus, Morey eels, and plenty of topical fish. We also saw a huge Crow-of-thorns Starfish. Plenty of whales and dolphins on the trip to and from the dive sites. Will definitely dive with them again. read more

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This was our second time diving from this boat and we had a great time on both trips. The check-in procedure is streamlined and can all be completed online before you arrive. The morning of the dive, the crew met us at the gangway to check our dive cards and confirm our reservations. From there, we were welcomed onto the boat with a hot breakfast, coffee and fresh fruit. The crew took time to engage with us and offer their experiences on the dive. After everyone was checked in, the Captain gave his safety brief and we shoved off for Molokini. While on our way to Molokini, we were divided into dive groups and assigned to a crew member/divemaster. Each group then broke off for their individual dive briefs and to review the dive plan. Introductions and dive experience, then we each had an opportunity to communicate our hopes for the dive. Upon arrival at Molokini, the crew got the boat moored up and us into our gear in an organized and efficient, yet friendly process. With very little delay, we were in the water and descending into the tropical fishtank that is Molokini. Our divemaster, Ernie, kept very good track of our location and air status, yet let us explore on our own as appropriate. As we got to the end of our air at different times, Ernie did a great job of sending up the people who needed to end their dive while allowing those with air remaining to stay down and keep exploring. After about 45 minutes, we were all back on the boat for roll call and more snacks. We departed Molokini quickly and headed for Turtle Town. Upon arriving, we moored and briefed up for our new location and dive. Again, we entered the water quickly and efficiently and descended together. This dive proved more challenging as we experienced a couple of equipment problems, but Ernie did a great job of managing it all and keeping us all exploring. At the end of the dive, we again ascended as needed but those with enough air were allowed to stay down to continue the wonderful dive. The ride back was smooth and uneventful, but the crew got around often to chat about our experiences, offer drinks and even clean our sunglasses. Upon arrival back to the dock, we were debriefed by the Captain and helped off the boat. The crew handled all the gear movement and cleanup. I highly recommend Maka Koa and their entire crew. We will definitely visit them again next time we are in Maui. We plan to try the Molokini back wall dive next time. read more

Booked two different dives on different days in advance and they cancelled both because they simply don't give a damn about you and do what they want with no regard to their customers' valuable vacation time. For one of the trips, they simply decided to sell our seats to someone else who offered them more money - words straight from the mouth of their employee. For the other trip, despite it being confirmed, they didn't want to go out because they wanted more people. Seriously if they're this incompetent at running their business I'm sure you're probably risking your safety going with these guys anyway. What other corners do they cut to pull more profit? Hope their business fails so that more reliable and honest companies who deserve business can do better than this place. read more

Wonderful staff. They spent the whole trip making sure we were happy. Our family of six, ( three divers, three snorkelers) give it five plus stars. read more

You know it's an amazing experience when your 8 year old screams with excitement: "This is the best day of my life!" We booked with Maui Dive Shop, so my husband can dive and our kids (8 and 10 y.o) and I could snorkel. One of the crew members picked us up from our condo in Kihei and took us to the boat. There were about 14 passengers and four crew members - captain Luke, dive master John (who took the divers on dives) and Jake and Mark, who stayed with the snorkelers. They first took us to Molokini craters where both diving and snorkeling were exceptional. We saw a huge variety of fish! Then, we went to Turtle Town where we saw turtles and some more fish. All throughout, the crew members were exceptional and catered to all needs. Grateful for an unforgettable experience! read more

When visiting from out of town, this is the place to rent or purchase your gear. Super friendly and amazing staff. Knowledgeable and reasonably priced gear. Check them out when in town. I stop here every year when we are on the island. read more

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Third time diving with these guys, but first boat trip after a couple shore dives in the last couple years, and definitely worthy of a five star review! We had a fantastic morning yesterday with Captain Gil, Jake, John and Josh. There were about 14 of us diving, and another group of snorkelers. They are extremely organized, friendly, focused on safety, full of personality, and just an overall top notch group. Josh was our dive master and he took the time to answer our questions both before and after our dive. The breakfast burritos were a welcome touch so early in the morning along with nice hot coffee, and the turkey sandwiches were fresh and hit the spot on our way back to the harbor. We saw several whales during our trip, more so than on our actual whale watching trip the week before (LOL). We did the double molokini dive and enjoyed great visibility at the crater and several octopuses. (On our previous shore dives, we also had great experiences first with Marc and then with the other Jake - super laid back and fun dive from Makena Landing not far from our resort.) I always try to find 1-2 things to work on after each dive, and this trip was no different with helpful input from the crew. Their gear was in good shape and you could tell they follow a rigorous step by step process on every trip - changing our tanks, checking our weights, doing roll call after each dive. Our best dive experience on Maui yet! Thanks all! read more

My husband, two sons, and I had an AMAZING day of diving today in Maui. We saw several eagle rays, turtles, and many other varieties of sea life. Our dive master Tim was extra fun, knowledgeable, and went out of his way to make the day great. We will be back!! read more

This review is for Heather who was incredibly informative and helpful while my family and I were there last week. My family was visiting Maui for the week and we were looking to snorkel and do a shore dive. She was so honest and told us about the swells and visibility that day. She even went so far as to draw us a map of a dive spot that would be better suitable for the weather in the coming days. My family and I truly appreciated the time she spent explaining everything to us and being honest with how we wouldn't be seeing much, and currents would be too strong that day. We all ended up buying some merch, and we will definitely be paying them a visit the next time we're in Maui. Thank you Heather! read more

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Wow! My wife and I took the snorkel and scuba trip, even though it was a little rough ocean, they were forthcoming about the conditions and they gave us an option to cancel. We appreciated the catering atmosphere for the crew. At the end we were treated with dolphins and whales breaching. Thank you! read more

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Such a fun snorkeling adventure! The crew was absolutely great! Gill, Luke & Abby were so informative and so fun! incredibly knowledgeable about the fish & history of hawaii. Our family had a great experiencing seeing fish, turtles, & coral reef. 10/10 recommend! read more

Top notch, amazing! Very helpful. I appreciated knowing what to expect on my first ocean dive. Great experience.

My son (newbie diver) and I did the Molokini crater/backwall dive package, and the trip was top-notch. Easy and efficient check-in/sizing/equipment distribution, and we were off the dock in short order. Larger group of about 24, so they divided us into 3 groups, each with a dive master. Everything was taken care for us, really nice job with the customer service and thorough briefings. I highly recommend Maui Dive Shop if you're on Maui and want to dive! read more

We had a fantastic time with this crew. My wife and son dove while myself and our 3 other kids snorkeled. It's was a wonderful adventurous day. Josh, Nick and Luke were knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and fun. Thanks guys for helping make our trip to Maui even more memorable. read more

John & Co delivered on all accounts; fun, safety, local knowledge. All of this make my dive at Molokini Crater unforgettable.

This ideas my second time going out of this trip! I highly recommend it to anyone that wants an adventure and to look a shark in the eye without a cage. It's pure magic read more

What a FANTASTIC adventure! Highly recommend scuba with this crew and boat! They were the perfect blend of professional and fun! Big props to Captain Gil and our dive master Will! We did the Molokini Dive and turtle town. The visibility was over 100 ft. It was truly dreamy. The entire crew had the Aloha spirit to them and were all so friendly and helpful. They all had big smiles and you could truly tell they were happy to be there. We got a bit lost and they were super nice even tho we ran a bit behind. Thanks again read more

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My family and I dove with Maui Dive Shop while there on vacation and had a great time. While there our 12 year old son was able to get his open water certification along with being able to get signed off on getting his scuba diving merit badge with Boy Scouts and another BSA scuba and snorkeling award as well. My son had a great experience and as a parent I couldn't have asked for more, his instructors Kerstin and Jimmy were awesome! On our final boat dive we even got to see a manta ray when diving turtle town. My husband and I have advanced certifications and have dove many different places with many different dive shops and Maui Dive Shop is definitely top notch!! We will dive with them again when we visit Maui again. read more

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We dove with this dive shop in September, 2021. We would highly recommend them! Their staff and crew were exceptional. They set your gear up for you if you want, and switch your tanks out between dives. This is "huge" for those of us that are "mature" divers and especially if you are feeling sea sick at all. Breakfast and lunch provided - delicious. Snacks in between dives. Great dive briefings and guided dives. read more

I've never had such a relaxing diving experience and it really helped me learn and improve my buoyancy more than I've ever been able to before. Danny was my dive master, and she was amazing! read more

This dive shop was outstanding. All crew members are very helpful, and they offer literally full service. This shop offers pick-up service and we enjoyed communicating with our dive master and the diving members on the way to the port. The ship was enough big and comfortable. They prepared the tasty hot meals and snacks, towels (very helpful!), various drinks, wet towel after lunch. We rented a BCD, and each rental BCD had the customer's name plate (I've never seen this nice service). I appreciate each single warm care, and will definitely come back to this shop. My dive master was Mike who was very knowledgeable and helpful, and the captain was Captain Luke who helped me to wear the mask every time. I can't express enough how happy I was today. read more

The business is covid conscientious. I signed up for a turtle dive. If you can dive with Diamond, you should. One of the best diver masters I've been with. The pier dive was amazing and stunning. If you're into sea turtles, this is the dive for you. The guy doing repairs is fast, thorough and professional. Everyone there is super nice and helpful. I highly recommend. I will be using them again. read more

Maui Dive Shop was one of the best dive boat experiences we have been on. The food (breakfast and lunch) were fantastic, as was the boat itself, the hot water hose, and facial towels. Our dive leader was Jess, and she was fantastic. Our dive site was Molokini and backwall, both great locations. My only recommendation would be to allow a little more freedom for experienced divers; it was a bit too strict. read more

Did you know there are no manta rays to see in Maui? Neither did we or the rest of the people who paid a couple of hundred a pop to go on a Manta Ray dive. It's not if manta rays may or may not be there, they are not in this area at all. Not only this, but the wet suits were inappropriate for cold water. Everyone in our tour group was freezing and greatly disappointed. Had we known, we'd have planned a different tour somewhere else. What a waste of time and money for a horrible experience. Everyone in our group decided this is false advertising. This place should not offer this tour at all. read more

I'm been a longtime customer and will continue being a very satisfied & happy one for years to come. It just wouldn't be a complete trip to Maui without patronizing this shop, diving their charter, or just stopping by for the always friendly & often insightful chat. read more

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Amazing dive team! Had such a blast! Loved our guide Will and captain Gill! Big mahal is for the his pity and everyone on the boat was superb! Great aloha vibes read more

We did a night dive with Ernie, and it was so amazing! It was my first night dive and my husband's second, and Ernie was perfectly attentive to our needs and showed us some really cool things. I highly recommend this dive shop. I felt safe with our guide and our borrowed equipment. We dove Makena landing and it was so beautiful and cool to see at night! read more

This was by far the best dive boat I've ever been on! Noone else comes close. They pick you up where you are staying, they not only have hot coffee on board for you but a full breakfast buffet that includes fresh fruit, muffins and breakfast burritos! The lunch buffet is just as good and of course snacks. Also scented towels to wipe down your face after the dives and the crew wipes your sunglasses for you!! : ) ALSO for those of you like me who forget their dive books, they give you an individualized card with all the information on your dive and stamped by them so you can staple it onto your dive book back home. The highest class dive operation I've ever been on! Ernie was an AMAZING dive instructor-he fixed my weight issue that had me adding and extracting air and using up too much air on previous dives and he was SO chill. Nick was my instructor for the 2nd dive just as AMAZING. After the dives they both showed us all the sea life that we saw in the book and told us their names and then Nick gave an amazing biological presentation of fun facts about the different sea life. I cannot recommend Maui Diving or Ernie and Nick enough!! I will never dive with another company when I come back to Maui! read more

We were recently in Maui and decided to go out on the Alii Nui for a trip to Molokini to snorkle. Maui Dive Shop owns the Alli Nui. The new Alli Nui is a brand new two-month old catamaran. It is absolutely gorgeous. Everything from the deck and bar area to the sails is brand new. We knew we wanted to go on a smaller, less crowded boat and the Alli Nui did not disappoint. I thought the price tag of $119 was very reasonable. We opted for the morning trip to Molokini from 7:00-1:00 pm. They even came and picked us up in a brand new van at our hotel. Once we began our trip out to Molokini, they provided us with a lovely breakfast and huddle on what types of activities are offered on the boat. Activities range from diving, snorkle, video and use of the underwater camera. We decided to go with renting the underwater camera for $40. It was well worth it. You can take unlimited snaps, so we took about 135 pictures. We didn't go with the video. I have bought those things in the past and seriously, you will never watch that video again. But the digital pictures you can use for holiday cards, etc. They served a wonderful lunch and opened the bar. Each person is allowed three drinks from a choice of beer, wine and champagne. We even had a chance to hoist the sails on the way home. The staff is also very, very nice and helpful. Overall, definitely plan on taking a trip out on the Alli Nui if you are in Maui. They also have whale watching excursions (Dec-April) and a sunset cruise. read more

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