❤️Bringing Romance into Diving❤️
Couples diving can be very romantic. You are helping each other with your gear, taking the plunge together, and maybe holding hands underwater as you explore the reef. The moment you both spot a ray, shark or turtle is a shared experience not soon forgotten. Here are a few ideas to kick the romance up…
Things to NOT do after diving on Maui
As a certified diver, you likely know air travel too soon after a scuba dive poses a serious risk of decompression sickness (DCS). But did you know there are many other activities you should not do directly after diving? As a basis for some of the other cautions, let’s first review the rules regarding flying…
A Deep Dive into Humpback Whale Facts
There is nothing quite as majestic as seeing a 90,000 marine mammal glide slowly and gracefully through Maui’s nearshore waters. Humpbacks spend over 90% of their lives under the surface of the water, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). They are often called “gentle giants” because of the tendency of these large…
Why You Should Take the Family Diving
Family vacations are much anticipated, especially when visiting a fun-filled destination like Maui. Scuba diving is an excellent activity that family members of different ages and abilities can enjoy together to have a shared underwater experience, likely to be the highlight of memory books and social media accounts. “Family” can mean really any connected group…
Ocean-friendly Party Decor Alternatives
The other day I was driving by Kam III beach on Maui. There was a large family birthday gathering with a bouncy castle, tables of food and balloons straining at their ribbons. It reminding me of parties with my own kids when they were young, and I smiled. Until one red balloon escaped its restraints…
Exciting and Responsible Wreck Diving
Many wrecks — like the Carthaginian II off the coast of Maui — bear the scars from age and divers exploring its watery recesses. This wreck was purposefully sunk to provide a new home for the ocean’s flora and fauna. While natural deterioration will eventually reclaim this stately schooner, we can all help to preserve this and…
How Rare are Hawaiian Monk Seals?
Recently our diving guests and crew were treated to a Hawaiian Monk seal sighting. Friendly and curious, observing these furry, puppy-faced creatures is a delight. But just how rare was this encounter? With an estimated population of 1,200, the Hawaiian monk seal is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world, and the…
Maui 8-Day Dive Vacation Itinerary
DOWNLOAD OUR ULTIMATE DIVE GUIDE Welcome to Maui, one of the world’s most amazing places for natural diversity. With 10 of the world’s 14 climate zones, you can go from exploring underwater caves or lounging on a sunny beach in the morning to hiking a jungle rain forest in the afternoon. Another day you might…
Should You Bring Your Dive Gear to Maui?
Your trip to Maui is booked and you are looking forward to some great diving while there. One trip planning decision is whether to pack your own scuba diving gear. Following are a few factors to take into consideration. Advantages of Bringing Your Own Gear No Gear Rental Costs: You will definitely save money…