Lanai: Two Tank Cathedral Dive from Maui, Small Groups
Dive Lanai's Cathedral with a Guide Who Knows Every Swim-Through
You get two guided dives at separate Lanai sites with a certified naturalist, small group of four divers maximum, and a catered lunch between dives. The guides stay in the water with you the whole time, moving slowly so you see the Cathedral swim-throughs and marine life without rushing. You're back in Maui by early afternoon.
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Two tank Lanai diving adventure
- Meet small dive group of 4
- Boat trip to Lanai dive sites
- First dive at Cathedral site
- Surface interval with warm lunch
- Second dive at another Lanai site
- Debrief on marine life observed
- Return boat trip to Maui
What’s included
Your day includes professional dive guides who are certified naturalists or marine biologists, mask and fins, two separate dives with at least an hour at each site, a warm catered lunch prepared by Chef Marcos between dives, snacks, and boat transport from Lahaina. The guides stay in the water with your group of four divers and debrief you on what you saw after each dive.
- Monday and Friday 06:15
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Two-tank scuba dive off Lanai's Cathedral sites from Maui with certified naturalist guides, 4:1 diver ratio, and catered lunch. Half-day boat trip for certified divers.
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The experience
"So we're actually going to see the Cathedral today?" That's what you'll be asking as the boat leaves Lahaina and heads toward Lanai's coastline. The answer is yes, and you'll have time to really look at it, because Extended Horizons keeps groups to four divers maximum with two guides in the water. That 4:1 ratio is the lowest on Maui, which means you're not rushing through the site or competing for your guide's attention. The boat carries only certified divers, and the guides are marine biologists or naturalists with formal training in local ecology, not just dive certifications.
The two-tank Lanai dive trip runs as a half-day, with two separate locations and at least an hour at each site. You'll likely hit the Cathedral dives (the famous swim-throughs and archways that make Lanai diving different from the rest of Hawaii), but the shop rotates through over 40 sites depending on conditions and what the guides want to show you that day. Coral reefs, lava tubes, and the density of marine life here genuinely rivals anywhere else in the islands. Between dives, you surface and eat a warm lunch prepared by Chef Marcos from Hungry Coyote, homemade meals that actually satisfy you instead of the usual granola bar situation.
The pace underwater is deliberate. Your guides go slow so you see more, not rushing between photo ops or checking boxes. You'll debrief after each dive, and on the return to Maui, the guides talk through what you spotted, naming animals and explaining behavior. It's the kind of attention that turns a good dive day into one you actually remember. Mask, fins, and snorkel are included, along with snacks and the boat transport from Lahaina.
Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Do I need to be a certified diver?
Yes, you must hold at least an Open Water certification or higher. This is a boat dive for certified divers only, not a discover scuba experience.
What's included in the price?
Professional guides, mask, fins, and snorkel; two dives at two locations; lunch prepared by Chef Marcos; and snacks. Boat transport from Lahaina is included.
How long is the trip?
It's a half-day excursion. You leave Lahaina in the morning and return by early afternoon.
What if conditions are bad and we can't dive the Cathedral?
The shop has over 40 dive sites to choose from. Your guides will pick the best sites based on current conditions that day.
How many people will be in my group?
Maximum four divers, with two guides in the water. That's the lowest guide-to-diver ratio on Maui.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes, minimum age is 12 years old and you must be a certified Open Water diver or higher.
What should I bring?
Bring a towel, sunscreen, and any personal dive gear you prefer. Mask, fins, and snorkel are provided.
Will we see a lot of marine life?
Lanai has the greatest diversity and density of marine life in Hawaii. Your guides are trained naturalists who will point out and explain what you encounter.
Operated by Extended Horizons Scuba. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Lanai: Two Tank Cathedral Dive from Maui, Small Groups
5h 30m · EN
from US$ 440 per person
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