Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Premier Scuba Diving Experience in Maui
We are Maui Dreams Dive, a premier scuba diving operation rooted in the heart of Kihei, Maui. Since 1999, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering exceptional underwater experiences, guided by decades of collective expertise from our team of certified professionals. Our transition in 2024 to new ownershipJavier and Christina Cantellopsmarks a continuation of our legacy, blending fresh energy with established excellence. As owners of Island Style Diving and Sting J Maui Wetsuits, we leverage synergies across our brands to elevate every aspect of your diving journey. Our team includes seasoned instructors and marine scientists committed to safety, education, and environmental stewardship. We specialize in guided shore and boat dives, PADI certifications from introductory to professional levels, and equipment sales, service, and rentals.Our partnership with Island Style Diving and the Pilikai dive boat grants access to iconic sites like Molokini Crater. We prioritize quality over quantity, maintaining rigorous dive standards while fostering a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere. Our 5-Star PADI IDC designation reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence. With two convenient locationsour retail hub at 1993 S. Kihei Rd and a dedicated tank fill stationwe serve both casual divers and commercial clients. Our mission remains clear: to share Mauis underwater beauty while upholding the legacy of excellence established by our founders.
Services
Guided Dives
Scuba Certifications
Equipment Rentals
Tank Services
Dive Travel
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined experience in scuba instruction and marine conservation.
- Our team includes certified PADI instructors and former marine scientists.
- We maintain rigorous safety standards with regular equipment overhauls and inspections.
- Our partnership with Island Style Diving expands access to premier dive locations.
- We operate South Maui's only 5-Star PADI Instructor Development Center.
Associations and certifications
- PADI IDC
Services
Guided Dives
Explore Maui's premier dive sites with expert-led excursions. Our certified instructors guide both novice and experienced divers to coral reefs, marine sanctuaries, and underwater ecosystems. We provide all necessary equipment and safety briefings for unforgettable underwater adventures.
Scuba Certifications
Earn PADI certifications from introductory levels to professional instructor training. Our curriculum includes classroom instruction, pool training, and open water dives. Courses range from beginner Open Water to advanced specialties and career development programs.
Equipment Rentals
Access high-quality scuba gear rentals for all experience levels. We offer regulators, BCDs, wetsuits, and complete dive kits. All equipment undergoes regular maintenance and safety inspections to ensure optimal performance during your dives.
Tank Services
Professional tank testing, visual inspections, and hydrostatic testing available daily. Our fill station provides standard air fills, specialty gas blends, and emergency service for commercial accounts. Technicians follow strict safety protocols for all cylinder maintenance.
Dive Travel
Book comprehensive dive packages including boat access, equipment transport, and guided excursions. Our partnership with Island Style Diving grants access to Molokini Crater and remote offshore locations via the Pilikai dive boat.
People
Javier Cantellops
Owner
Master Scuba Instructor with 5 years at Maui Dreams prior to ownership. Founder of Island Style Diving and Sting J Maui Wetsuits. Specializes in dive education, equipment innovation, and marine conservation partnerships.
Christina Cantellops
Owner
Former Maui Diamond instructor and Maui Ocean Center marine scientist. Focuses on customer experience, environmental stewardship, and maintaining technical diving standards. Brings scientific expertise to underwater education programs.
Questions
What scuba certifications do you offer?
We provide full PADI certification programs from Open Water Diver to Instructor Development. Specialties include Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and Emergency First Response training.
Can I rent dive equipment without certification?
Yes, we rent gear to non-certified divers for pool use or guided dives. Rental packages include complete systems with safety briefings from our staff.
Do you service dive tanks from other companies?
Our fill station services all standard scuba tanks with VIP inspections, hydro testing, and valve maintenance. Commercial accounts receive priority service at our Ohukai Road location.
What are your dive boat schedules?
The Pilikai operates daily for guided boat dives. Check our calendar for specific departure times and seasonal whale watch opportunities during winter months.
Are there family discounts for dive courses?
We offer group pricing for family certifications. Contact us directly to arrange customized training packages for multiple participants.
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Reviews (5)
Preston Freeman
Jan 30, 2022
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Maui Dreams Dive Co was one of the more reasonably priced places we were looking at. My wife and I did our Advanced Open Water Certification with them. They communicated great, were prompt, always on time, and incredibly educational. Our Dive Master was Walter. I cannot say enough positive things about Walter. He leveled up our skills tremendously. We learned everything we needed to learn and more. We did 5 dives at 4 different locations so while we were getting educated we also got to have a variety of dives. I greatly recommend Maui Dreams Dive Co for recreational and educational dives.
Kathleen Tanner
Jan 23, 2022
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality
We did a couple of refresher dives with Chris and could not be more delighted with the experience! From shop staff through to the post-dive debrief, the team was welcoming and professional. We love diving with Maui Dreams, and are looking forward to our next dive with them.
We did a couple of refresher dives with Chris and could not be more delighted with the experience! From shop staff through to the post-dive debrief, the team was welcoming and professional. We love diving with Maui Dreams, and are looking forward to our next dive with them.
Michele H.
Jan 21, 2022
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Maui Dreams worked with us to schedule multiple private charters during our visit to Maui and certification for one of our guests. The vessels are impeccably clean and comfortable, the crew is very attentive, and they worked with us to ensure we got to the kind of sites we wanted to dive. Our party was filled with very experienced divers (many of whom have worked in the industry) and all of us agreed that this is a quality, trustworthy operation, we would definitely book with again. Mahalo and cheers to Maui Dreams for a very smooth, enjoyable, memorable experience!
Laine Loberg
Jan 21, 2022
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We had a fantastic time with not only the dive crew, but with our dives as well! Very well organized and lots of communication through the whole process. The whole crew was top notch and able to answer questions throughout the day. Would highly recommend as a great outfit and our confidence in the divemasters was high. Many thanks to Don C. for taking our dive gear pre-boarding and setting up our tanks (and being a great divemaster), and Don B. for stopping for a few whale photo-ops!
Tina Jou
Jan 04, 2022
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It was my best boat dive ever! Maui Diamond boat was great, Don has a great team, very organized and well trained crews. Our dive guide Yoyo is very knowledgeable and professional, showing us lots of cool stuffs. The whole experience was just wonderful, the crews were very helpful and made the dive experience easier and more enjoyable! Will definitely come back next time visiting Maui!
