Things to do in Kihei, Hawaii (HI): The Best Scuba & Snorkeling

December 17, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Situated on Maui's western shore, Kihei has grown exponentially over the years and now offers an impressive selection of hotels and restaurants, catering to visitors who flock to dive, swim and sun themselves on Maui's fine white sand beaches. Home to the Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Kihei is an excellent place to spot the vast mammals. Head out on a boat charter, eco-tour, rafting trip or fairway, or rent a car and drive the coastline or to volcanoes Haleakala and Puu Kukui.
Restaurants in Kihei

1. Makena Coast Dive Charters

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5.0 based on 268 reviews

Makena Coast Dive Charters

Maui Scuba Diving, Scuba Boat Charters, Kihei, Wailea, Lahaina, Molokini, Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Underwater Photography & Video classes PADI Daily from Kihei Small Boat Harbor

2. Prodiver Maui

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5.0 based on 526 reviews

Prodiver Maui

Prodiver Maui is the only dive shop on Maui with a state of the art scuba training pool. We do all levels of PADI certifications as well as boat dives, scooter dives, night dives, Introductory Dives and have a full line of rental gear.

3. Blue Water Rafting

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5.0 based on 2,131 reviews

Blue Water Rafting

Explore the sea caves and lava arches of Maui's remote and rugged Kanaio Coast on the most invigorating snorkeling adventure that Maui has to offer.

4. Kai Kanani Sailing Charters

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5.0 based on 1,606 reviews

Kai Kanani Sailing Charters

Kai Kanani Sailing Charters is the only South Maui charter to offer daily departures from Makena/South Maui. From this location, it only takes 20 minutes to sail to Molokini Crater, which means less time on the open water and more time snorkeling. With two snorkel trips daily to both Molokini and Turtle Town, Whale Watching Tours (late December through April) and our Adventure Sunset Sail Monday through Friday, Kai Kanani is sure to make your vacation very memorable. Snorkel equipment, instruction, and unique menus are included on all tours. We have marine naturalists on-board, so you can learn more about all of the fascinating underwater life you see! We even have GoPro Hero5 cameras available for rent on-board so you can capture all of the amazing memories you make. Staying in Wailea? Kai Kanani offers free shuttle service from all Wailea Resorts.

5. Maui Snorkel Tours

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5.0 based on 449 reviews

Maui Snorkel Tours

Suzzy Robinson "The Snorkel Whisperer" brings over 30 years experience of scuba diving and snorkeling off Maui waters to each and every snorkel tour. These days it's all about numbers/business/bottom line. Not with Suzzy - Suzzy has held true to her baseline of quality not quantity which is almost extinct. Snorkeling off the shoreline in a small group of 2-7 persons allows you the VERY BEST Maui waters have to offer. It is a discovery snorkel tour for all ages and sill levels. Shallow water sites No experience necessary Patient Instruction Small Groups Top of the line snorkel equipment provided All ages With this unique tour you won't be exposing yourself to large boats with herds of people, rough seas, contained snorkel area, deep waters, and limited reef and fishes to see. Suzzy's passion for life, ocean and Maui are what you can expect. You too will walk away from your snorkel tour with a thrilling Peak Life Experience that will last forever.

6. Five Star Scuba Wailea

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5.0 based on 210 reviews

Five Star Scuba Wailea

Five Star Scuba is Maui's largest and most reputable resort diving company. Each of our PADI trained and certified professionals provide the highest level of service, training and safety on Maui. Five Star Scuba is located in the world-class Grand Wailea Resort & Spa - a Waldorf Astoria Resort - and is perfect for your destination getaway to Hawaii. Nestled on forty acres of lush tropical gardens

7. Maui Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Maui Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Private stand up paddle board and Surf lessons, tours, and rentals in Maui, Hawaii. SUP or Stand Up Paddle boarding is fun for the whole family. Let us take you on a private stand up paddle board lesson to see Maui's Marine Life in a natural setting without any crowds. FREE Digital Photography on all tours and lessons.

8. Composure Freediving

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Composure Freediving

Offering Fii Level 1 Freedivers certifications. Please send me an email with your contact info and I will get back with you shortly.

9. Hawaiian Paddle Sports

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5.0 based on 1,354 reviews

Hawaiian Paddle Sports

Private Kayak and Outrigger Canoe Snorkel Tours. Surf Lessons, SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Hawaiian Paddle Sports offers a private alternative for Ocean Activities on Maui! If going out on crowded, diesel burring boat isn't your idea for ocean activities and you'd rather avoid going out with one of Large Kayak Companies or Surf Schools perhaps we are what you are looking for! We focus on attention to detail and the over all guest experience. Guide operated, Hawaiian Paddle Sports sets the bar for ocean activities on Maui. Whale Watching and Sea Turtle Snorkel Tours on Hawaiian Outrigger Canoes, Ocean Kayaks. We also offer "Guaranteed To Surf" Surfing Lessons or Stand Up Paddle Boards. All of our tours/lessons are Private.

10. Scuba Luv Maui

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Scuba Luv Maui

PADI Dive Resort,established in 1970; small groups offer personalized service with aloha ( "We know where the critters are!"); Daily Introductory Dives (Intro dives count toward certification); guided reef dives; PADI certifications; underwater scooter dives on the the "hands free" Apollo AV2 Scooters; Night dives and boat dives too. We are at a beachfront location on the border of Wailea and Kihei. The waters here are calm and clear; the inside reef is excellent for beginners and the outer reef makes for epic scooter diving! We are also mobile and can dive up to six different sites including Keawakapu Reef, Turtle Town, Five Graves, Wreck of the St. Anthony, Maluaka Reef, The Landing Craft, The Tank and the westside beaches if Ka'anapali! Owned and operated by Diana and Tim Madaras , both PADI INSTRUCTORS and industry professionals since 1990. Check website for weekly "Critter of the week report". Established 1973 by Captain Steve Madaras!

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