The 10 Best Scuba & Snorkeling in Lahaina, Hawaii (HI)

October 29, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Lahaina, the former Hawaiian capital, was the center of the global whaling trade, and its Historic District is a National Historic Landmark. Traditional Hawaiian luaus, surf lessons and tours on horseback are fun, but let’s be realistic—you wouldn’t be in Hawaii if you didn’t want to go to the beach. Try Ka’anapali Beach, one of Maui’s best.
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1. Trilogy Excursions

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5.0 based on 7,859 reviews

Trilogy Excursions

Voted #1 Sea Activity on Maui! SAILTRILOGY.COM offers Snorkeling, Sailing, Whale watches, Dinner Sails, Private charters, and most notably their "Discover Lana'i" excursion. Trilogy Excursions is a family-owned and operated sailing company established in 1973 by the Coon Family! They operate on both Maui and Lana'i and lead the industry in environmental stewardship, setting safety standards, and Hawaiian hospitality. They are committed to sustainable tourism and undergo an extensive certification process every two years to remain a certified eco-tour operator. They depart out of Ma'alaea Harbor, Lahaina Harbor, Ka'anapali Beach, and Manele Harbor (Lana'i).

2. Sail Maui

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5.0 based on 2,750 reviews

Sail Maui

Paragon Sailing Charters is a premier catamaran company on the island of Maui. We offer performance sailing, Molokini Snorkeling, Lana’i beach picnic sails, Coral Gardens, Lahaina Sunset excursions and private charters. We pride ourselves on our commitment to customer service, catering to the visitors of Maui for over 20 years. Green Sea Turtles, Manta Rays, dolphins and exotic tropical fish are just a few of the wonderful creatures you will see on our Maui activities. We depart daily from Lahaina Harbor and Maalaea Harbor on our exceptional sailing catamarans; Paragon, Paragon II & 'Alihilani.

3. Maui Spearfishing Academy

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5.0 based on 356 reviews

Maui Spearfishing Academy

Be PROUD of the fish you catch and the skill you gain with Maui Spearfishing Academy! We only target big Game and Invasive species. We'll teach you how to dive and hunt in a sustainable and respectful way. Let us be the highlight of your trip. Just look at our reviews!

4. Shoreline Snorkel

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5.0 based on 234 reviews

Shoreline Snorkel

We are a small company focused on PRIVATE TOURS snorkeling the reefs the maui. We keep the groups Private to just your party in order for a high level of attention for our guests. We provide all the gear needed and pick you up from your hotel or can meet you at the beach. We meet at Hanakao'o Beach Park We are the only company in Maui to Offer Night Snorkeling tours! We also offer private Road to Hana tours!

5. Sea Maui

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5.0 based on 654 reviews

Sea Maui

Sea Maui operates 2 sailing catamarans directly from Ka'anapali Beach. Offering world class snorkeling, sunset sailing, whale watching, private charters and more! Voted "Maui's Best Boat Tour" 2017, 2018, 2019, & 2020!

6. Maui Diving - Scuba & Snorkel Center

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5.0 based on 504 reviews

Maui Diving - Scuba & Snorkel Center

Maui Diving is the best local dive shop on Maui! We are a family run, woman owned business and love diving since 1989. Come out and dive with us! We easily certify the most students on the island every year. Our instructors have decades of experience between them and our safety rating is impeccable! We take out certified divers to the best scuba sites on the island. Every day of the week! We are an actual brick and mortar dive shop (not everyone servicing Maui is). We have 7 phenomenal instructors on staff so the likelihood of your dive being canceled is slim to none. We run a professional and fun experience for all our divers.

7. Ocean Riders Adventure Tours

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5.0 based on 420 reviews

Ocean Riders Adventure Tours

The Original Lanai tour established in 1988. Only Ocean Riders circumnavigates the island of Lanai on a continual, year round basis. Nobody knows the island better. Others have tried imitating our trip but it cannot be duplicated. Our boat is the perfect vessel for handling what Lanai has to offer and the others just can't or won't do what we do. No timers to call you back from the water and cutting your time short (the other tours can't say that).

8. Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel

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5.0 based on 2,265 reviews

Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel

We're honored to be TripAdvisors Travelers' Choice Award Winners for small group ocean eco-rafting tours in Maui since 1982! Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel invites you to share encounters with whales, dolphins and turtles and snorkel the island of Lanai! Our rafting vessels host 6-26 guests per trip and includes marine naturalist guides, creating a fun, educational and uncrowded experience! The low to water style vessel offers eye-level encounters and a fun boating adventure! We're stoked to have been featured on National Geographic, the Travel Channel, HGTV, Hawaii Magazine and ABC’s Good Morning America and thanks to our ohana’s feedback we have been recognized for Tripadvisor Hall of Fame for the past 5 years! Every ticket supports our volunteer efforts as NOAA first responders to entangled whales as well as our research partners at U.H. Cascadia, SCRIPPS, HAMER, Whale Trust, Keiki Kohola, NOAA, CETOS, NASA and many others. We can't wait to share Maui's ocean with you!

9. Hawaii Ocean Rafting

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5.0 based on 1,201 reviews

Hawaii Ocean Rafting

This trip will be the highlight of your vacation! See dolphins, coral reefs, sea turtles, tropical fish, and more on this eco snorkel adventure. Departing daily from Lahaina. Intimate snorkeling and whale watching tours. Climb aboard our ocean rafts and spend the day snorkeling the crystal clear waters surrounding the islands of Maui and Lana’i. We encounter the Spinner Dolphins quite often on our excursions. We’ll spend time interacting with them as they frolic in the water. Skip the over-crowded snorkeling tours that can only take you to the well-known spots. Instead, opt for an ocean rafting adventure where we go to the hidden spots so you can snorkel Maui's pristine waters. Continental breakfast, snack and cold drinks served throughout the day. Snorkel gear provided. Departs daily from slip #8 Lahaina Harbor. Whale Watching tours from December through April from Maui, Hawaii.

10. Captain Woody's

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5.0 based on 277 reviews

Captain Woody's

Aloha!! Come see the beauty of Maui from the water with Captain Woody's, the Original Private Charter boat in Maui!! Captain Woody has been in business in Maui for over 20+ years and would love for you to join him on what will be the highlight of your vacation!!! Captain Woody offers private charters for up to 6 passengers, so beat the crowds and make it a special day for your group!! On your private charter Captain Woody caters to your every need and lets you decide what you would like to do for the day, whether it be snorkeling with hundreds of tropical fish, ancient green sea turtles, eels, and other sea creatures, fishing, looking for dolphins, whale watching, or just enjoying the natural beauty of Maui from the water.

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