best outfit for molokini, kamaaina rates?

[bjgove1]

My Husband and I are flying over to maui from oahu, where we live, for a quick getaway before school starts. We have both wanted to dive the back side of molokini for awhile. I hear the back wall is excellent, where the area that people snorkel is over populated and the vis is not as good. We are on a bit of a budget, but if we can find a really excellent outfit and a decent price, we will bite the bullet. We have all of our own gear, just need tanks and advice! We are staying north of lahaina but will take the early drive to Kihei if necessary.
Thanks!!

 

[lonebrave]

I did a week-long trip over to Maui last year. We stayed in Lahaina and didn't mind the drive down to Kihei for some of out diving. Didn't get to dive the back wall, but used Mike Severs out of Kihei for the Molokini dives. Good crew. Seth was a great DM. It seems that I'm always reading about three shops in Kihei...Mike Severns, Ed Robinsons, and another that I can't remember right now.

 

[Steve Eady]

I have done the back wall two times with Lahaina Divers, Great company and had a blast both times. Viz was outstanding both times, 2nd dive we did reefs end both times. Will go again next time I go to Maui.

 

[diversteve]

kamaaina rates

Check with Dive & Sea Maui -Why Us. You might also PM Shaka Doug, he doesn't have a boat (does have a bus..) but may know someone. Or maybe B&B Scuba also.

 

[DivemasterDennis]

Plus one for Lahaina divers. Check their on line schedule for when they do the back wall- they do not go there every day.
DivemasterDennis

 

[TSandM]

Be aware that the back wall dive is very dependent on weather and water conditions, and even if that dive is scheduled, when they get out there, they may not be able to do it.

 

[scubahawk27]

I agree with TSandM, It all depends on currents and local conditions. I would reccommend B&B since I dont want to spend an hour boat ride from Lahaina. I would drive to Kihei boat ramp. You have to be there at 5:45 but it is worth getting to Molokini first. They have the pick of dive sites. If you request the backwall they will try to accommodate your request. I am not sure what they offer for Kamaaina but I think it is $100. Have a fun trip.

 

[Mark Derail]

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