Makena Coast Dive Crew

There is no doubt about it...
the crew on your dive makes all difference!

MAKENA COAST CHARTERS is leading the industry in excellence with the winning combination of the friendly, knowledgeable and skilled crew and a fast, comfortable, custom boat.
We are an owner-operated "Mom and Pop shop" with personal involvement and care for the quality of our service!

Captain Steve Hogan, founder and owner of the company, is also a captain, dive instructor and award winning cinematographer.
Steve has shot for Discovery, the Travel Channel and several other production. Steve has lived and dived in Hawaii for over 25 years.

Steve and the other dive leaders teach respect for the ocean with environmental awareness education for the passengers.

Captain Steve and Eve Hogan
Owner/Operators.
Your personalized experience starts with the very first phone call! Eve is likely who you'll talk to when you call for reservations. She is happy to help you plan your dive adventure!
Eve is also an author, wedding officiant and inspirational speaker.
She has two stories in Chicken Soup for the Ocean Lover's Soul by Wyland, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen.
www.EveHogan.com
For reservations or information: Call 800-833-6483 toll free or
808-874-1273 locally.
Who does Wyland dive with when he is on Maui? Makena Coast Dive Charters!
Daniel Bramwell:
Dive Instructor
Daniel is an experienced diver, born and raised in New Zealand! He grew up on a sail boat cruising the South Pacific with his family and has been diving since he was twelve.

Daniel is also an avid sailor.


Benjamin Iglesis Buchanan:
Dive Master
Benja was born and raised in Chile and is a well-known photographer. He has had his photos in magazines such as Sport Diver, Alert Diver, Spare Air, Ocean Kayak, and Aloha Airlines. He has shot pictures—above and below the sea— in 48 countries. Photo packages are available on the boat with pictures of your dive plus some of Benja's beautiful stock photos.
www.BenjaIglesis.com
Both Daniel and Benja have worked with Makena Coast Dive Charters for over five years. They are both fun, funny, knowledgable and friendly and will make your dive on Maui one of your best.

"We dove with you in July when we were on Maui for the National Marine Educators conference. That was one of the best dives I have ever done. Your staff was professional and friendly. Our guide was Daniel from New Zealand. My friend Sue was a little nervous, being a fairly new diver. She felt very secure and at ease. Our second dive was the wreck with the turtles. All of our Marine Educator friends were extremely jealous of that one. I would have to say that day was the high point of my trip. When we return we will definitely dive with you again."

Click here to email Makena Coast Dive Charters!

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

"Hey, Steve, Daniel and Benja! My husband and I went diving with you in September. We had a great time. Thank you SO much! You made swimming with sharks (ok, shark) FUN! In fact, since I discovered that swimming with a shark wasn't scary, I even went night diving with manta rays off the Big Island. That was AMAZING! (But their dive masters weren't nearly as much fun as you guys!)"
The Wells

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"I just wanted to say the diving with your crew was excellent. They were very professional, yet relaxed at the same time." —Wade Frazier

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"My husband and I had a fantastic time diving with Benja in Maui. We obtained our certification in Maui and then went on our 1st and 2nd official dives with Benja to Molokini. Benja couldn't have been more patient,
helpful, educational and fun. We also had fantastic conversations with him before and after the dives - his world knowledge is fascinating. Thanks Benja. We hope to dive with you again next time we visit Maui."
—Deb and Jim Garber

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"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