Maui Diamond II
The Maui Diamond II is named after a 40-foot twin-diesel dive boat which has been offering Maui dive tours for several years. The company specializes in nature dives and accommodates both certified and non-certified divers, so there’s sure to be a Maui activity for everyone. Their main dive sites include the Molokini Crater, St Anthony’s Wreck, and the Seven Daves.
The boat dive leaves fairly early, around 6:30am, to avoid the strong trade winds that come later in the day. If you’re not an early riser, there’s also an afternoon version of the same tour. Diving groups meet at the Maalaea Harbor Slip 23, where the company is based. The tour starts with a 45-minute ride to Molokini, during which you’ll be briefed on the dive and fitted with equipment. After the first dive, you’ll be taken to the second site on a 40 to 60 minute interval. The tour lasts approximately five hours, except in the winter when you’ll stay longer for some whale watching.
The Maui Diamond staff consists of experienced dive masters and scuba instructors. If you’re a beginner, you’ll be accompanied by a certified diver as you explore the reefs, sea life, and tropical fish at your own pace. Certification classes are kept small so that everyone gets one-on-one instruction.
All divers are provided with dive equipment on the tour, although you can use your own if you have one. The trips also include a continental breakfast or deli-style lunch with chips, and your choice of beverage (sodas, coffee, water).
For more info and reservations visit http://www.mauiscubatours.com
