Dive Charter Details

Makena Coast Dive Charters Inc. has been an established charter business on Maui for over 20 years. Our spacious, thirty-five-foot vesssel, the "Makena Mele" (Song of Makena) is a custom dive boat, able to carry up to 13 divers or 21 snorkelers. Our dive trips are led in small groups with 7 or less per group.

We aim to personalize our trips to meet the interests of our guests. We are also able to offer PRIVATE charters for families and friends who wish to dive together. We also offer underwater SCUBA weddings!

Call Toll-Free 800-833-6483 for information and reservations!
Click here to email Makena Coast Dive Charters!

"Aloha! We went diving with Makena Coast Charters and had the best time! Both of the crew were friendly, informative, knowledgable and amusing. We've been diving several other places and we have never had a better time! Thanks!"
—M .C.


Makena Coast Dive Charters offer Scuba diving adventures on Maui for Certified divers, Introductory divers and Snorkelers. Our morning trips run every day, departing from the Kihei Boat Ramp on the south shore of Maui.

Our 35' vessel, the Makena Mele, can carry 13 divers or 21 snorkelers.
Our dive groups are limited to 6 or 7 divers per dive leader.

Morning Charters—BEST WEATHER:
Check-in: 6:30AM
Departure: 6:45 AM
Estimated Return: Approx.11:00AM

Afternoon Charters—POTENTIALLY WINDY:
Check-in: 11:15AM
Departure: 11:30 AM
Estimated Return: Approx.3:30PM
Our afternnoon charters run when we have coorperative weather
and enough divers.

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Rates for diving with Makena Coast Dive Charters:

Certified Divers (Two Tanks) with their own BC and Regulator $134.
Certified Divers (Two Tanks) needing BC, Regulator and wetsuit $149.
Tanks and weights are always included. We do not charge extra for the use of our masks and fins, however we always recommend you bring your own if you are comfortable with them.

Introductory Divers (One tank , includes instruction and equipment) $159.
PLEASE NOTE: Introductory Divers MUST be in good health with NO MEDICAL PROBLEMS, you can not be on ANY prescription medications (other than birth control) unless you have a doctor's note, you can not have asthma or any respiratory or heart issues and you can not be pregnant. It is MANDATORY that the diver be a comfortable swimmer and preferably a snorkeler. Introductory divers also must be fluent in English.

Snorkeling $120.

Night Dives (Two Tanks, dive lights included) $170. We schedule night dives based on request. Just let us know when you want to go.

INTERNET SPECIAL

$10 off regular prices. Just tell us at the time of booking that you found us through our web site or blog!


Private Dive Charters ( 4 1/2 hours) $1700.
We can take up to 13 divers or 21 snorkelers on a priavate charter, or a combination ratio of the two based on U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Call us for the diver to snorkeler ratio.

Private Dive Charter to Lanai (All day) $2400. Trips to Lanai are on a private charter basis and on a weather permitting schedule.

Hawaii has a 4.166% general excise tax and charges a 3% harbor fee to all boat activitities.

Photo Package $65 includes photos of your dive as well as high quality stock photos of Hawaiian Sea Life shot by photographer, Benja Iglesis.

T-Shirts $20—Ask the crew! A variety of colors, styles and sizes available. Makena Coast Dive Charters T-shirts and Photography of your dive trip are also available aboard.

For Reservations call Toll Free: 800-833-6483
• On Maui (808) 874-1273

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Refreshments: Also included in our excursions are muffins and juice in the morning and refreshments between dives.

Reservations: It is recommended that you make advanced reservations since space is limited.

Cancellation Policy: We have a 48 hour cancellation period. This means that if you cancel outside of 48 hours there is no charge. If you cancel inside of 48 hours, there is a full charge unless we can replace you. All cancellations due to sickness require a doctor's note from a local doctor.

Underwater SCUBA Weddings: Captain Hogan's "First Mate," Eve Eschner Hogan is a wedding officiant and can perform your wedding on the boat, underwater or on the beach! See www.EveHogan.com for more information.

"Dear Captain Steve and Daniel,
Thanks so much for 2 fun, enjoyable dive trips while we were on Maui. Daniel—you are a wonderful dive guide! We look forward to seeing you all next summer and passing on the highest of recommendations."
Sincerely, Sioux, Randy and Dylan Krings