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We choose to dive with Lahaina Divers to Lanai because of their big 46' Newton dive boats. The crossing can be rough at times, and we have found the Newtons to have a much better ride than the 32' aluminum boat that Extended Horizons uses. There are compromises with Lahaina Divers in that they carry more divers, though divide as much by experience level as possible and your group will only have about 8 divers. They also use aluminum 72 tanks instead of the standard 80's, which although isn't a problem for us, some feel they are limiting a bit. We've always had 45-50 minute dives with them, and considering the short SI (due to needing to get back across to Maui before the trades pick up), it is plenty of time for us.
My son and I had a good experience with Lahaina Divers also. I would not hesitate to use them. Very reliable and comfortable transportaton to the dive site. They cut us a fair amount of freedom on the dives once we had proven our abilities.
My fave is Hawaiian Rafting Adventures. They give you 80 cu ft. tanks (unless you ask for bigger or smaller), and you don't come up until you're getting low on air. They have at least one DM that will out last just about everybody.
Their boat is fast (so the dives aren't as rushed to avoid the wind) and cruises on top of the waves... not hitting them (or trying to plow through) like others.
They also generally have smaller groups (2 x 6 divers).
What about FOOD?? Is it typical on HI boats to not serve any food? Just curious because I haven't seen any advertised. In so-cal, they feed you well.
Hawaiian Rafting serves a big lunch (at least compared to Maui dive-boat standards) of a REALLY good sandwich (and usually more than one for the big eaters), chips, cookies and fruit.
My fave is Hawaiian Rafting Adventures. They give you 80 cu ft. tanks (unless you ask for bigger or smaller), and you don't come up until you're getting low on air. They have at least one DM that will out last just about everybody.
Their boat is fast (so the dives aren't as rushed to avoid the wind) and cruises on top of the waves... not hitting them (or trying to plow through) like others.
They also generally have smaller groups (2 x 6 divers).
Are you talking about their 28' Rigid Aluminum Inflatable Vessle? I was wondering how that vessle would be with 14 people.
It suits 12 divers + 2 DM + Captain JUST fine! In fact, the layout they have on both those vessels makes for a less cramped ride than most of the other dive boats around Maui that I've been on (which is most of them).
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