Maui Turtle and Shark Dive Tours

Your experience

Dive with Maui’s resident turtles and white-tip reef sharks on a guided small-group shore dive at Mala Wharf, lasting up to 1 hour.

Getting started

Meet your certified instructor at Dive Maui’s shop on Front Street for a quick gear fitting and safety briefing. After a short walk to Mala Wharf, your group will enter the water together and begin the dive.

What to expect

Maui Turtle and Shark Dive Tours

Mala Wharf, transformed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, is now Maui’s top shore dive, teeming with marine life. The sunken pier structure has become a thriving artificial reef, attracting turtles, sharks, and a variety of reef species.

Features

• Turtle encounters: Spot Maui’s honu (green sea turtles) throughout the dive, with a guaranteed sighting or a free second dive.

• White tip reef sharks: Observe these sharks resting under sections of the old pier, a common highlight of the site.

• Reef exploration: Explore the wreckage covered in colorful corals, sponges, and home to schools of fish, octopus, eels, and the elusive frogfish.

• Small group attention: Dives are limited to 4 people, ensuring personalized guidance and safety from your PADI instructor.

• Extended bottom time: Standard 80 cubic feet tanks allow for dives lasting up to an hour, maximizing your underwater experience.