08:30, 11:00, 13:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
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Guidekin's take
Learn scuba basics on a beginner dive in Kaanapali, with instruction focused on safety and comfort.
Scuba gear, a guide and post-dive fig bars are included; you must be at least ten and able to swim unassisted in the ocean. 4.99 from 233 reviews at €209 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #1 of 16 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Fig bars are available for a little sugar boost post dive.
We encourage our guests to bring their own reusable water bottles so that we can reduce our plastic waste.
Private transportation
Gratuities
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.
Reviews
5.0
233 ratings Tripadvisor 145 · Viator 88
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 233 of 233
Star breakdown of all 233 ratings
5 stars
230 · 99%
4 stars
3 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Use Google Maps. We meet at Kahekili Beach Park in Kaanapali. Once you turn onto Kai Ala Drive, follow the road to the ocean, where you see a big public parking lot. You will meet your instructor at the scuba truck. Transportation is not included. Please let us know if you do not have a rental car.
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Banyan Tree Divers Maui; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Go scuba diving during your Maui vacation! Our Lahaina dive shop is owned and operated by a PADI instructor with 20 years of professional teaching experience. The focus is always on your safety and comfort with small group sizes and excellent scuba equipment. Choose scuba diving with us to get the attention you deserve!
PLEASE READ:
You MUST be able to swim unassisted in the ocean to book this Beginner Scuba Dive.
Private Scuba Diving is REQUIRED when your group has a novice swimmer. Look for our private tour in a separate listing.
If your swimming ability is misrepresented, it will lead to removal from this beginner scuba dive and NO REFUND.
PLEASE ALSO READ "What to Expect."
Banyan Tree Divers Maui provides excellent scuba dives guided by an attentive and professional instructor. Book now to have fun learning to scuba dive!
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must be able to answer NO to each question on the Medical Statement. A YES answer requires a doctor clearance. Failure to secure a doctor clearance when needed forfeits the ability to dive and the right to a refund. Please contact Banyan Tree Divers ahead of time for a copy of the medical form if you have any health concerns that might affect your ability to dive.
Children
Minimum age to participate is 10.
Accessibility
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Guests should be able to carry a minimum of 30 pounds for a short distance.
After diving you must wait 18 hours to fly or ascend to 1,000 feet or more.
Guests must be comfortable swimming independently in the ocean to complete this tour. If you book this tour but cannot swim, you forfeit your participation in the experience as well as your right to a refund.
Transportation not included. Please let us know if you will not have a rental car.
Requires you to swim independently in the deep ocean
Not recommended for guests with asthma or sinus conditions
Good to know
Age rule Minimum age to participate is 10.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund
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This tour · #1 of 16
€209
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€141
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€169
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Ranked #1 of 16 in Scuba Diving by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €124 to €401, median €182; typical length 2h 23m. 1 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 Scuba Diving