Maui Under Sea Adventures - Hawaii
The team at Maui Under Sea Adventures are, in our experience, some of the most genuinely patient instructors you’ll find on the island. We’ve watched them work with first-timers, taking the time to explain every detail, calm nerves, and simply make the whole thing fun. That's why we'd point any new diver, or anyone looking to get their PADI certification in a relaxed atmosphere, directly to them. They really shine when introducing people to the underwater world. Forget being rushed; they focus on small groups, which means more individual attention and a much better chance to actually enjoy those first breaths underwater. We remember one afternoon, watching a group float effortlessly over a patch of garden eels, everyone just mesmerized. It’s that kind of calm, unhurried introduction to diving that Maui Under Sea Adventures consistently delivers. If you're hoping to avoid the bigger, more crowded operations and want a truly personal entry into diving, these are your people.
- Location
- Hawaii, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 20.679768, -156.440380
- Phone
- +1 808-874-2276
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.mauiundersea.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Resort [padi:17684]
- Address
- Four Seasons Resort Wailea, 3900 Wailea Alanui Avenue, Wailea, Maui, Hawaii 96753, United States
Dive Sites Near Maui Under Sea Adventures
Maui Under Sea Adventures provides access to 15 dive sites in Hawaii.
- Airplane Canyon - 27m (cave)
- Airport Beach
- Airport Beach (cave)
- Anahola Beach Park
- Aquarium - Hawaii (wreck)
- Aquarium - Hawaii (reef)
- Black Rock - Hawaii (reef)
- Black Rock - Hawaii (reef)
- Cathedral II (reef)
- Cathedrals (cave)
- Corsair Wreck (wreck)
- Edge of the World
- Enenue
- Ewa Pinnacles Reef - 26m (reef)
- Fantasy Reef (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Hawaii
- Aaron's Dive Shop - ["PADI"]
- Affinity Freediving
- Aloha Scuba Diving Company - ["PADI"]
- Aquatic Life Divers - ["PADI"]
- Black Rock Scuba - ["PADI"]
- Blue Wilderness Dive Adventures Corp. - ["PADI"]
- Boss Frog's
- Boss Frog's Dive & Surf
- Breeze Hawaii Diving Adventures - ["PADI"]
- Dive Oahu - Navy Exchange - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in Hawaii
The warmest water temperatures in Hawaii occur in September, averaging 29.0°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 25.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 26.2°C
- February: 25.7°C
- March: 25.6°C
- April: 26.0°C
- May: 26.8°C
- June: 27.6°C
- July: 27.9°C
- August: 28.5°C
- September: 29.0°C
- October: 28.6°C
- November: 27.9°C
- December: 27.2°C
Marine Life in Hawaii
Home to 23 recorded species including 17 reef fish, 3 other, 2 sharks & rays, 1 whales & dolphins.
Notable Marine Life
- Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) - Reef Fish
- Tuna (Thunnus alalunga) - Reef Fish
- Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) - Reef Fish
- Dorado (Coryphaena hippurus) - Reef Fish
- Escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum) - Reef Fish
- Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
- Barracuda (Acanthocybium solandri) - Reef Fish
- Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) - Sharks & Rays
- Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
- Remora (Remora remora) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Hawaii
Based on average water temperature of 27.2°C, currents 9 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories