Diving in Maui for a newbie?

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basenji - 08 Aug 2003 13:27 GMT

Hello,
I just recently got padi certified my wife and I will be going to maui
in late september. Does anyone have any recomendations? I would prefer
a nice small operation that has no problems letting me dive with the
"Master diver" or someone else very experienced who's with the
operation, this will be my very first diving experience outside of the
4 dives at a quarry. This may be the only time we take a trip to maui
so I don't want to dive with new groups at shallow reefs etc. I would
like to jump right in at the "good sites". We will be staying
Kaanapali.

Thank you very much

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suds - 10 Aug 2003 01:33 GMT

> Hello,
> I just recently got padi certified my wife and I will be going to maui
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> like to jump right in at the "good sites". We will be staying
> Kaanapali.

Most small boat operations cater to experienced divers. The experienced
divers go to smaller boats to avoid newbies and with very good reason. Many
of the dives around Maui require skills you, as a newbie, don't have yet.
If you really must make this some "big game hunting trip of a lifetime" then
I suggest you pay the money to charter your own boat and crew along with an
instructor to ride herd and keep the reins in tight.

suds

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Jason O'Rourke - 10 Aug 2003 04:25 GMT

>I just recently got padi certified my wife and I will be going to maui
>in late september. Does anyone have any recomendations? I would prefer
>a nice small operation that has no problems letting me dive with the
>"Master diver" or someone else very experienced who's with the
>operation, this will be my very first diving experience outside of the
>4 dives at a quarry. This may be the only time we take a trip to maui

The normal mode of operation for Maui and other warm water regions
is that 6 divers hit the water with a DM. That said, if you require
a greater level of attention you should inform the operator - you should
be capable of taking care of yourself for the most part.

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foo - 10 Aug 2003 15:58 GMT

Late September?? The way I see it, you have 6 or 7 weekends between then and
now to go get some more diving experience! The more experience you have, the
more you will enjoy your Hi. dives! And, trust me, having dove in a quarry
before, you will really appreciate the warm clear water!

Get off your butt and dive!
Chuck

> Hello,
> I just recently got padi certified my wife and I will be going to maui
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>
> Thank you very much

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