Molokini Crater 2-Tank Dive Charter

Overview

The Molokini Crater 2-tank dive with Maui Diamond Sea Sports is a 6-hour morning charter from Maalaea Harbor for certified divers: one dive inside the crater, a second on a coastal reef. It suits divers who want a well-staffed large boat; the main drawback in the reviews we read is crowding, with 21 to 22 divers aboard.

Highlights

• Two guided dives: Molokini Crater (walls down to about 90 feet) and a second coastal site at 30 to 50 feet, often chosen for turtles (hawaii.com listing).
• 6:15 AM check-in at Maalaea Harbor, Slip 23, with return between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM (Greetwell listing).
• Divers are split into groups by experience level; two Undercurrent reviewers report 21 to 22 divers in three groups of seven.
• Light snacks and chilled drinks are included; gear rental is $30 extra and a $7 fuel surcharge is added per person.
• Non-divers can ride as passengers, and snorkelers must pay a $299 private in-water guide fee per group.

What to Expect

1. Check in at Maalaea Harbor Slip 23 at 6:15 AM; one Undercurrent reviewer from August 2024 recommends arriving by 6:00 AM to find parking near the boat.
2. Crew unpack and set up your gear on the dock before boarding; one October 2024 reviewer disliked not being allowed to set up his own equipment.
3. The boat travels to Molokini Crater for the first dive, conditions permitting.
4. A surface interval follows with snacks, water and sodas on board.
5. The second dive is at a Maui coastal reef site, usually 30 to 50 feet deep, chosen for the day's conditions.
6. Gear is rinsed by the crew after the second dive and the boat returns to the harbor between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

What to Bring

• Certification card
• Reusable water bottle
• Towel
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• A jacket for surface intervals

Restrictions and Requirements

• Scuba certification required for divers
• Snorkelers and passengers must be 10 or older
• Medical questionnaire and waiver must be completed before arrival; a physician's release is required in some cases
• Divers whose last dive was more than 2 years ago need a refresher, guided dive or private guide
• Wait at least 18 hours after diving before flying or going above 1,000 feet

Cancellation Policy

Cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours before check-in for a full refund. Changes or cancellations inside 48 hours are not refunded unless the spot is rebooked, and no refund applies if weather or ocean conditions force a change of dive site. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.

Location

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Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Maalaea Harbor, Slip 23, 101 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793

Check-In

6:15 AM

Parking and Getting There

Paid parking near the slips; one reviewer advises arriving by 6:00 AM to park close to the boat

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