Private vs. Group Dive Lessons: Which is Better for You?

At Maui Scuba Mike’s you can enter the fascinating world of diving via private instruction or as part of a small group class. Whatever size class you decide to take we guarantee you will have fun and that you will be instructed by a PADI…

Top 6 Movies about Scuba Diving

If we had a dime for every good movie about scuba diving we probably wouldn’t have enough money to buy a cup of coffee. This paucity of good scuba diving movies may have to do with the fact that there are relatively few people who are knowledgeable…

Maui’s Marine Life

The underwater universe of Maui is so diverse and full of life that it really is a challenge to identify all the species that one is likely to encounter when diving here. Are you up to the challenge of knowing which species make our waters their…

6 Foods to Power Your Dive

People who scuba dive are very lucky for two reasons. First they get to explore a wonderful underwater world that only a few people have ever seen. Second, they are in a position to take advantage of all that has been learned in the past several…

5 Myths about Scuba Diving

At Maui Scuba Mike we love answering questions about the wonderful sport of scuba diving from our guests. We feel that the more people learn about scuba the more likely they will be to want to participate in diving whether it is with us or with…

Tips for Finding the Best Scuba Gear

There are countless online sources that purport to tell you exactly how to choose the right scuba gear. These include gear reviews, buddy recommendations and magazine articles, and now our humble little blog. Well, at the risk of adding to what…

5 Night Diving Tips for Beginners

There is something that seems counter-intuitive about night time diving. After all, diving by its very nature takes human beings out of our element as we seek to explore an alien environment. Descending into the inky darkness guided mainly by…

Tips for Avoiding Scuba Accidents

There are two rules at Maui Scuba Mike’s – have fun and be safe. The fun part takes care of itself. How could it not. We give you a panoramic view of a whole new world bristling with abundant life. As for the safety issue: Let’s just say…

The Therapeutic Benefits of Scuba Diving

One of the most unique things about scuba diving is that it transports you to an environment that is unlike just about any other environment on earth. Here, we don’t just mean the view of marine life that you are exposed to during a dive.…

Underwater Photography Tips

“I’d like to be under the sea, in an octopus’ garden in the shade” ~ The Beatles. Do you wish to preserve the memory of your underwater experience for years to come? Do you wish to show friends in picture and/or video form how beautiful…