A pool experience for the whole family. Kids gear up with all the scuba equipment and experience breathing and playing underwater in the main family pool. Instructors guide every step. Parents can join too! Ages 8-9, pool only.
DIVE WAILEA
Maui’s Premier Boutique Dive Experience
Private Pool. Personalized Service. Pure Aloha.
Dive Wailea brings world-class scuba instruction to the heart of Wailea, with concierge-level service in an exclusive resort setting.
No experience needed. Start in Maui’s only dedicated scuba training pool, a calm environment built exclusively for instruction. Build your confidence, then explore a living reef. The perfect first dive. All gear included — just show up.
- 2.5 Hours
- 10+ years
About Us
Located on the grounds of the Grand Wailea Maui and walkable from every resort on the Wailea coast, we welcome guests from every Wailea property and beyond. We are home to Hawaii’s only dedicated scuba training pool, and specialize in first-timers and all abilities. Whether you’re new to diving, returning after a break, or looking to turn a past experience around, our small-group and private instruction ensures every guest receives thoughtful, personalized care. No experience needed, no pressure. Just show up. We handle the rest.
Why Choose Dive Wailea
Hawaii’s Only Dedicated Scuba Pool.
Purpose-built for scuba instruction. No sharing with hotel swimmers, no ocean currents. Just you, your instructor, and a completely controlled environment.
Walkable from Every Wailea Resort.
Located on the grounds of the Grand Wailea and connected by the Wailea Beach Path to the Four Seasons, Andaz, Fairmont, and all Wailea oceanfront resorts.
Beginner-Friendly. Second-Chance Friendly.
First time underwater? Trying again after an experience that didn’t go the way you hoped? Our Discover Scuba class is available daily and designed to build confidence at your pace.
SSI and PADI Certified Instruction.
We offer full PADI certification courses and are the only dive center on Maui that can complete SSI open water referral dives. All courses are private, dedicated instruction.
FAQ
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Dive Wailea is located beachfront at the Grand Wailea Resort and Spa, 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753. We operate the only on-property dive shop in Wailea, with a dedicated 10-foot training pool, shaded classroom, and direct access to the House Reef just steps from our shop.
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No. Dive Wailea welcomes guests staying anywhere on Maui. Free parking validation is available for non-resort guests booking a tour or class with us. We also offer complimentary snorkel and scuba demos exclusively for Grand Wailea guests as part of the resort experience.
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Maui has year-round diving with water temperatures between 74F in winter and 80F in summer. Summer months from May through September typically offer the calmest conditions and highest visibility, often 80 to 100 feet. Winter brings humpback whale season from December through April, where divers can frequently hear whale song underwater.
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Wailea’s reefs are home to over 200 species of tropical fish, Hawaiian green sea turtles, octopus, eels, and seasonal manta rays. The waters around Maui host more endemic species than anywhere else in the Pacific. From December through April, you can also hear humpback whale song during your dive.
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All Dive Wailea experiences include full rental gear (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, wetsuit, tank, weights), a certified PADI instructor or dive master, and gear transport to the dive site. Bring a swimsuit, towel, reef-safe sunscreen, and water. We handle the rest.
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Yes. Our Discover Scuba Diving course is designed specifically for first-timers. You start in a shaded classroom, move to our 10-foot training pool, and finish with a guided ocean dive on the House Reef. No prior experience required, no certification needed. Most guests complete the entire experience in a half day.
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You need to be comfortable in the water and able to swim. You do not need to be an athlete or competitive swimmer. PADI requires basic swimming ability for certification courses (swim 200 yards and float for 10 minutes). For our Discover Scuba program, comfort in the water and the ability to swim are the only requirements.