Alii Nui frequents a secluded coral reef abounding with colorful reef fish. You can participate in a guided "snorkel safari" with our trained water specialists; snorkeling on a secluded reef abundant with sea life including the endangered green sea turtles. During Whale season, this trip can turn into a whale watch of a life time!

The Alii Nui provides the best snorkel equipment that includes premium silicone masks, US Divers Dry Impulse Snorkels and Velox vented fins, optical masks and wet suit tops. There are also "boogie boards" with viewers and water noodles used for floatation devices. Instruction is given to individual needs and all levels of experience.

Large terry towels, sunscreen, and a fresh water shower are both on board for your convenience.

Start the day with an array of sliced fresh-fruits, croissants, mini bagels, pastries with assorted cream cheeses, butter, Hana honey, jellies and freshly-brewed Kona coffee, tea and juice. Our mid-morning snack consists of Maui chips, crudités of island vegetables, accompanied with spinach dip and salsa. Indulge in a bountiful lunch which includes albacore tuna salad, grilled chicken breast, Caesar salad, fresh baked rolls, with a selection of Kula tomatoes, mixed greens and sweet Maui onions. Be sure to save room for our yummy white-chocolate macadamia nut cookies, fresh pineapple spears and fruit salad.

Beverages: Imported and Domestic Beer, White Wine, Champagne, Sodas & Juices. (3 alcohol drinks, ID required)

Departs daily:
Turtle Point ~ Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Molokini ~ Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Come and join us each afternoon as we observe the playful habits of Maui's most consistent return visitor - the humpback whale. The waters off West Maui have long been the favored vacation spot of these massive marine mammals. Enjoy light snacks, Mai Tai's beer, wine and soda while watching the whales play. Our whale watch will run seven days a week from mid December until the whales go home.

Alii Nui and her expert crew treat you to a memorable evening! We set the sails and chase the sun as it sings into the distant horizon of the azure water of the South Pacific. Enjoy a delicious array of appetizers set upon the "Captain's Table", in our comfortable covered cabin. Toast the day's end with a glass of champagne as South Maui's dramatic shoreline is bathed in a pallet of spectacular colors. We'll be watching for whales during Whale season! This two-hour cruise provides, Mai Tai's, beer, wine soda and bottled water. Sail departs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Alii Nui and her expert crew treat you to a memorable dinner! We set the sails and chase the sun as it sings into the distant horizon of the azure water of the South Pacific. Enjoy a magnificent dinner set upon the "Captain's Table", in our comfortable covered cabin. Toast the day's end with a glass of champagne as South Maui's dramatic shoreline is bathed in a pallet of spectacular colors. We'll be watching for whales during Whale season! This 2.5 hour cruise provides, Mai Tai's, beer, wine, soda and bottled water. Sail departs every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Our first destination is the world famous Molokini Crater, a marine reserve below water and bird sanctuary above. The visibility on this reef system averages 100+ feet and provides a panoramic view of the marine ecosystem. Molokini is one of the few places in the world where you can see Hawaiian garden eels, Masked angelfish, Long-nose hawk fish and many more fish endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.

Frequently Manta rays, White tip reef sharks, Amberjacks and Moray eels are also sighted. Harlequin shrimp take residence around coral heads and Triton's trumpets and nudibranchs are found nestled in crevices.

Our second dive is Turtle Town and offers a reef formed on lava that flowed from Haleakala centuries ago. The caverns and ledges in the lava as well as the lava fingers nearing the surface create the perfect habitat for sponges, corals, octopus, fish, eels, and shrimp. The highlight of this reef is the number of Green Sea Turtles that gather here to be "cleaned" by a fish known as the Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse.

Our first destination on this trip is In 1997 the St. Anthony, a 65 foot longliner fishing boat, was sunk off Mokapu Beach in Wailea, to a depth of 60-70 ft.to become part of Maui's only official artificial reef.

Along with the deposit of hundreds of concrete weighted tires in which the marine animals have taken up residence, the area has become home to over 50 species of fish.

A number of Green Sea Turtles who pose as "pirates" on the wreckage, also call the St. Anthony their home. The wreck itself has been gutted to allow adventurous divers to enter the boat and explore the site from the inside out.

Our second dive is the world famous Molokini Crater, a marine reserve below water and bird sanctuary above. The visibility on this reef system averages 100+ feet and provides a panoramic view of the marine ecosystem. Molokini is one of the few places in the world where you can see Hawaiian garden eels, Masked angelfish, Long-nose hawk fish and many more fish endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.

Frequently Manta rays, White tip reef sharks, Amberjacks and Moray eels are also sighted. Harlequin shrimp take residence around coral heads and Triton's trumpets and nudibranchs are found nestled in crevices.

On this trip, we cross the channel to the island of Lanai, whose underwater features include the dive site known worldwide as the Cathedrals. The Cathedrals and more than 20 other dive sites at Lanai, offer opportunities to enjoy the unique formations made when molten lava cools in the Pacific Ocean. Tubes, caverns, ledges and walls of lava make excellent backdrops for underwater photography and magnificent mazes for exploration. Reticulated butterfly fish, Gold rim surgeon fish and Flame angelfish are just a few varieties of the rare fish seen in Lanai's waters.
Turtles are found on many dive sites around Lanai and Plankton rich waters frequently attract Manta rays. As a bonus, it is not uncommon to be escorted to and from the dive sites by spinner dolphins riding the bow wave. In season, roughly from the end of December to the end of April, this trip offers an excellent opportunity to see Humpback Whales.

The underwater world of Maui is waiting for you. You don't have to be a certified diver to TRY SCUBA. Our experienced instructors will use SSI's tried and true TRY SCUBA Diving Program to teach you the basic skills. In the classroom the instructor will introduce the equipment you will use, teach basic safe diving practices, and provide a fascinating marine life briefing. In shallow water you will practice and become comfortable breathing underwater before setting off on an exciting tour of the reef with your instructor's expert guidance. Visit with green sea turtles and swim among a rainbow of tropical fish while you keep a lookout for special ocean residents like the octopus and manta ray.

How sharp are your diving skills? Has it been over three years since your last dive? Why not shake off the dust, catch up on the newest safe diving techniques, and bring you underwater breathing and buoyancy up to par. Recapture that feeling of total confidence by updating the diving skills learned in you Open Water Diver Course. The Maui Dive Shop Refresher Course is designed to identify the areas where a review would benefit you most. Then you and your instructor can customize the course to meet your needs. The course includes a brief classroom session, in-water skills review and buoyancy tune-up in a reef tour. If time permits a second dive can be made to refine buoyancy skills and techniques to reduce your air consumption while you enjoy the diverse marine life.

Diving offers a lifetime of exciting adventure. Experience the thrilling sensation of flying underwater, and the wonder and magnificence of inner space. Explore exotic islands, colorful coral reefs, and the waters near your home. Excel at Scuba and you'll discover new friends, new worlds, and a new passion for life. The ideal way to begin your adventure is the Maui Dive Shop's Open Water Diver course. Under the guidance of a professional MDS instructor, you'll develop the knowledge and skills necessary to enjoy a lifetime of underwater exploration. PADI or SSI's modular, six-session teaching system includes a video, manual, study guide, and dive tables, In multiple pool and open water sessions you'll practice Scuba Skills with PADI or SSI's exclusive Comfort Through Repetition teaching method. Since you can't dive without equipment, there is extensive information on Scuba equipment including: selecting the best diving equipment for your needs and budget, and maintaining and adjusting your equipment to extend its life and improve performance.