Scuba Dive Charter Details, Schedule and Prices
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Makena Coast Dive Charters Inc. has been an established charter business offering scuba diving on Maui for over 24 years. Our spacious, thirty-five-foot vesssel, the "Makena Mele" (Song of Makena) is a custom dive boat, able to carry up to 13 scuba divers. Our dive trips are led in small groups of 6 or 7 or less per group. We offer two trips a day from the Kihei Boat Ramp: Morning Charters: Daily— Certified Divers (and accompanying snorkelers) Wednesday and Friday— Expedition Dive Days for more experienced scuba divers: Two-tanks. Expedition days offer a myriad options-Molokini Back Wall the Back Wall of Molokini, the 85 foot pinnacles, manta dives, exploring uncharted dive sites…maybe even Lanai or Molokai on special weather days (priced accordingly).Captain Steve Hogan will often be leading these expeditions. Accompanying snorkelers welcome. (It is possible to do the back wall on other days, so let us know if you have special requests.) Tuesday and Thursday—Family Day for introductory divers certified divers, and snorkelers. (It is possible to take intros on other days for parties of four or more.) Afternoon Charter: All dive sites are weather dependent. |
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Call 808-874-1273 for information and reservations!
Toll-Free 800-833-6483 Click here to email Makena Coast Dive Charters! "Aloha! We went scuba diving with Makena Coast Charters on Maui 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!" |
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| We aim to personalize our trips to meet the interests of our guests, so please let us know your requests. We are also able to offer PRIVATE charters for families and friends who wish to dive together. We can accompdate private charters of up to 21 snorkelers or whale watchers. | ||||||||||||||
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(No hidden fees or "fuel charges." The only additional cost is the 4.16% Hawaii State General Excise tax and the 3% Harbors fee.): Certified Divers (Two Tanks) with their own BC and RegulatorNormally $134, Click here for INTERNET SPECIAL RATE Certified Divers (Two Tanks) needing BC, Regulator and wetsuit Expedition Day Divers (Two Tanks) needing BC, Regulator and wetsuit Introductory Divers—Introductory Dives offer instruction, snorkeling at Molokini and a one-tank dive along the Makena Coast of Maui where the gren sea turtles live.One tank , includes instruction, a boat dive and equipment) Normally $159. Click here for INTERNET SPECIAL RATE 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 (includes equip) AM trip normally $120, Click here for INTERNET SPECIAL RATE 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. |
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Night Dives (Two Tanks, dive lights included) Normally $170, Click here for INTERNET SPECIAL RATE Private Dive Charters ( 4 1/2 hours) $1500 (recently discounted from 1700!) Private Dive Charter to Lanai or Molokai (All day) $2400. Trips to Lanai and Molokai are weather permitting schedule. |
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COUPONS AND SPECIAL Discounts can only be used in conjunction with our normal rates, not the already discounted rates. Let us know if you have a coupon and we'll assist you in making sure you have the best price. Discounts only apply to direct bookings. NO HIDDEN FEES OR FUEL CHARGES: Hawaii has a 4.166% general excise tax and charges a 3% harbor fee to all boat activitities. Refreshments: Also included in our excursions— muffins are served 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. 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 — Makena Coast Dive Charters T-Shirts by WYLAND are available aboard. Ask the crew! A variety of colors and sizes available.$25—a portion of the prroceeds goes to support The Wyland Foundation. 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. The Kihei Boat Ramp is located just 5-10 minutes from Wailea, 10-15 minutes from Makena, 15-20 minutes from Maalaea, 30 minutes from Kahului airport and harbor, 45 minutes to an hour from Lahaina, and an hour from Kaanapali. The benefit of that drive by car is that that the Kihei Boat Ramp is only a 20 minute boat ride to Molokini Crater. We can get back to the harbor much faster than any of the boats leaving from Maalaea Harbor, Lahaina Harbor or Mala Wharf. Click here for directions. For Reservations call Toll Free: 800-833-6483 |
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