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Snorkel Tours » Maui Activities » SNUBA

Maui SNUBA diving

SNUBA® is our most
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SNUBA OfficialSNUBA diving aboard the Pride of Maui is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the ultimate underwater adventure. This activity is one you will never forget!

Our SNUBA trips

Molokini & Turtle Town
SNUBA Tour

Molokini Snuba

Online price
Tour-$179 & SNUBA-$68

$247

Molokini SNUBA

Please note: SNUBA is offered on a limited basis on our AM trip, which you can reserve online. Purchasing (1) SNUBA upgrade is for one location only. If guests would like to SNUBA at both Molokini and Turtle Town, the upgrade will need to be purchased for each location.

#1 SNUBA PROVIDER IN THE U.S.

SNUBA is a hybrid of snorkeling and SCUBA

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Pride of Maui is the nation’s leading SNUBA diving vessel. We have introduced more guests to SNUBA than any other passenger vessel in Hawaii!

We are honored to have earned SNUBA International’s 2017 Operator of the Year award. We love to show our guests how amazing it is to SNUBA on Maui. Anyone eight years or older can enjoy SNUBA—no experience is required!

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Air is delivered through a hose that connects to the raft on the water’s surface
Breathe normally through the regulator and view marine life clearly underwater with the mask
You can hold onto the SNUBA Raft while above water, it also holds the air cylinders
Allows neutral buoyancy while in the water
Lightweight and adjustable, the harness houses the air line

If you are up for an exhilarating underwater adventure, our SNUBA adventure is for you! The Pride of Maui is Maui’s largest stable maxi-power catamaran, explicitly designed for Maui snorkeling and SNUBA. Entries and exits to and from the ocean are easy and simple. This is one experience you don’t want to miss!

SNUBA diving requires no prior experience or special talents at all. You just have to be at least 8 years of age and in average health.

Over the past 20 years, thousands of our guests have had the unique experience of weightlessness and breathing underwater. You will swim up close with the beautiful marine life in a safe, controlled environment about 15 feet beneath the surface, all under the watchful care of our expert Maui SNUBA instructors.

With SNUBA, you do not have to carry that heavy air tank on your back; it is attached to a raft on the surface above you with a hose connected to a SNUBA compressor. You only need the connected breathing apparatus to swim like a fish. All you have to do is relax and enjoy!

What you can expect

  • best snuba on maui

    Amazing SNUBA experience

    SNUBA diving on Maui is considered some of the best in the world

  • SNUBA instruction and gear.

    SNUBA Instruction

    Detailed instruction by certified safety experts

  • Gear provided

    Gear provided

    We provide all sanitized SNUBA gear that you will need

  • Pride of Maui Captain & Crew

    Attentive Crew

    We go above and beyond to make sure your experience is the best

  • Maui Underwater Sea life Snorkel

    Underwater Life

    See a multitude of beautiful & interesting species

  • Various Sizes of Wetsuits for Rent on Pride of Maui

    Wetsuit Rental

    Wetsuit rentals available for your convenience

Requirements

Your safety is our main concern

Snuba Requirements
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Maui Safety Crew are the Best
SNUBA is the best fun on Maui.
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  • Safety Briefing
  • Hand Signals

Your SNUBA instructor reserves the right to determine whether or not you may participate in the SNUBA dive based on your comprehension and level of comfort in the water.

If you are more than three months pregnant or under treatment for any of the following medical concerns: respiratory, lung, chest, heart, or high blood pressure, please consult with your physician. When completing our onboard medical questionnaire, please provide your SNUBA instructor with a clearance note.

Please note: SNUBA is not available to persons with certain pre-existing respiratory or heart conditions. Nothing is more important to us than your safety!

Age – You must be at least 8 years of age or older.
Skills – You must have basic swimming skills and be comfortable in the ocean.

Health condition
You must be in good health or cleared by a physician to dive. Blood pressure, heart, or respiratory conditions are health concerns that your doctor must clear before you SNUBA. In order to participate, you are required to complete and sign a brief Participant Health Record & Liability Release Form.

Participating in a Safety Briefing about the SNUBA system and what to expect during your tour is required for you to SNUBA.

You will also practice the skills discussed during the briefing before entering the water. These skills include hand signals for underwater communication, mask clearing, proper breathing, skills for controlled ascents and descents, ear equalization techniques, and more.

You can learn some basic signals here; your SNUBA instructors will go over hand signals with you.

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    Breathe Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise
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    Come here Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise
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    Distress Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise
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    Down descent Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise
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    Ears not clearing Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise
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    Get with your buddy Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise
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    Go up Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise
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    Hold hands
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    calm down

    Slow down calm down Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise
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    Something is wrong Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise
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  • Turn the dive go back

    Turn the dive go back
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    Watch me Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise
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    Which way Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise
  • You lead I'll follow

    You lead I'll follow Hand Signal Maui Hawaii Snorkel Cruise

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What To Choose

Snorkel, SNUBA, or both?

Snorkel, Snuba
A couple snorkeling with fish.
  • SNUBA
  • Snorkeling

SNUBA diving in Maui is a fantastic experience and an unsurpassed adventure. Because you are not restricted to breathing at the surface, you can go deeper and stay under longer. Breathe effortlessly with time to explore the environment and the fascinating marine life around you. To SNUBA in Maui is more than seeing the aquatic beauty; SNUBA is to mingle with the aquatic beauty. When you join our SNUBA adventure, you will swim alongside the multi-colored Hawaii tropical fish and get closer than ever to the coral reef below.

With the breathing apparatus, you remain submerged, gliding along the coral reef with its colorful inhabitants. You will see remarkable marine life up close on your Maui SNUBA adventure.

SNUBA is a perfect family adventure and a unique experience to share with friends. It is an underwater activity everyone can join in together from eight years old and above. When friends SNUBA in Maui together, the enjoyment and the beauty of the underwater world are magnified.

  • Perfect for children

    Perfect for children

  • Breathe with comfort

    Breathe with comfort

  • No experience required

    No experience required

  • Ease of use

    Ease of use

  • Gear

    Gear Provided

  • Coral up close

    See coral close up

Snorkeling in Maui’s pristine waters is a beautiful experience and an incredible opportunity to explore the underwater scenery from the sea’s surface.

Maui snorkeling is thrilling as the reef unfolds in bold living colors beneath you. With the abundance of Hawaiian tropical fish and stunning coral, snorkeling is always a favorite way to spend time in the water.

Snorkeling

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    Encounter ocean life

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    Swim with turtles

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    Experience Coral Reefs

SNUBA

Advantages of
SNUBA diving?

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Only the best equipment for ocean fun SNUBA and Snorkeling
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SNUBA is much easier for the novice than SCUBA diving because heavy air tanks won’t restrict you. The Maui SNUBA diver swims directly below the raft, wearing a light and comfortable harness. Air flows from the surface through a hose connected to the SNUBA compressor on the raft.

Another advantage of Maui SNUBA vs. SCUBA diving is that you don’t need any special training or certification. No special diving skill is required to participate in SNUBA, provided you are a basic swimmer and at least 8 years old. We provide the necessary information to keep you safe, help you practice, and then you’re in the water! Enjoy deeper dives and more time among the incredible tropical fish swimming all around you. You can find Hawaiian green sea turtles and red pencil sea urchins, and you can hear the Humpback Whales singing during the winter months!

Due to safety reasons, the Pride of Maui cannot allow guests on heart medications to participate in SNUBA.

Join one of our expert Maui SNUBA instructors/guides for an adventure beyond compare. The expert guides aboard the Pride of Maui have tens of thousands of Maui SNUBA dives under their belts and are some of the best. They will help you become familiar with the SNUBA equipment and explain in straightforward terms what to expect on your SNUBA tour. Your Maui SNUBA instructor/guide will even pick out the best spot on the reef for your Maui SNUBA adventure.

Maui SNUBA is a tremendous value for your vacation dollar. There is no special equipment to buy or rent, as everything is included. Your crew will provide all of your SNUBA equipment. All you have to do is don your bathing suit and let us take care of the details on your Maui SNUBA tour. Space is limited, so be sure to ask about our exciting SNUBA adventure! Experience a once-in-a-lifetime Maui SNUBA adventure in the pristine waters of Maui today!

Underwater Life

What makes Maui
SNUBA diving so unique?

Maui SNUBA is unique

Hawaii’s wide variety of indigenous fish and marine animals will make your Maui SNUBA adventure a one-of-a-kind experience. So, what exactly will you see? Every color in the rainbow, as the reef comes alive below you. Angelfish, butterflyfish, damselfish, and Moorish idols are just some of the exotic tropical fish you will experience. How about a humuhumunukunukuapua’a? That’s our Hawaii state fish!

  • Go down 15 feet
  • See coral close up
  • Ease of use
  • Breathe with comfort
  • Perfect for children
  • No experience required

Take a journey into the inner world of our ocean realm, floating in inner space as you cruise along the coral reef. You may meet the graceful Hawaiian green sea turtles during your SNUBA dive. Residing peacefully on the coral reef, these unique turtles often swim close to our SNUBA divers to get a closer look. Curious and gentle, the turtles are protected marine animals found along the coral reef.

Some species you can see

  • Maui Ocean Life Parrotfish
  • Maui Ocean Life Hawaiian Monk Seal
  • Maui Ocean Life Spinner Dolphin
  • Maui Ocean Life Pin Cushion Sea Star
  • Maui Ocean Life Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle
  • Maui Ocean Life Spotted Moray Eel
  • Maui Ocean Life Humpback Whale
  • Maui Ocean Life Stingray
  • Maui Ocean Life Moorish Idol
  • Maui Ocean Life Reef Triggerfish
  • Maui Ocean Life Slate Pencil Sea Urchin
  • Maui Ocean Life Racoon Butterflyfish
  • Maui Ocean Life Threadfin Butterfly
  • Masked Angelfish
  • Maui Ocean Life Yellow Tang
  • Maui Ocean Life Black Triggerfish
  • Maui Ocean Life White Spotted Toby
  • Maui Ocean Life Hawaiian Day Octopus
  • Maui Ocean Life Sergeant Major Fish
  • Maui Ocean Life Orangespine Unicornfish
  • Maui Ocean Life Achilles Tang

20-year history

Maui SNUBA diving
with the Pride of Maui

Snuba History

The Pride of Maui SNUBA program is well established, with a 20-year history of caring service, where thousands of our guests have safely experienced Maui SNUBA. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional experience for even the most timid landlubber. You will see why we are renowned for our highly sought-after Maui SNUBA program aboard the comfortable maxi-power catamaran Pride of Maui.

We provide you with state-of-the-art SNUBA equipment, expert instruction, and the opportunity for an extraordinary underwater experience aboard our spacious vessel. Treat yourself to an incredible SNUBA adventure in Maui’s pristine waters. This is YOUR Maui vacation, and you have earned it!

Questions about SNUBA Diving?

How long can you SNUBA dive?

With Pride of Maui, SNUBA is offered during morning snorkel tours. The duration of a SNUBA experience is generally 20-25 minutes, depending on the guest. SNUBA is an activity available per snorkel location as an add-on to a regular snorkel booking (per person). Contact our reservations department at 808-242-0955 for more information about SNUBA with Pride of Maui.

Does SNUBA hurt your ears?

First of all, SNUBA is not like scuba diving. It’s more like snorkeling but with more support. The most common cause of ear pain when swimming or snorkeling occurs when the ears are not equalized before entering the water. Equalizing is when you block your nostrils and blow to open your ears (“popping” your ears), the same action taken right before a plane lands. If you have a concern about ear pain and ocean activities, please make sure to visit your general doctor to be signed off before booking any ocean activity.

How deep can you dive with SNUBA?

On a Pride of Maui SNUBA adventure, guests can dive to a depth of 15 feet. The SNUBA tank is attached to a raft on the ocean surface and connected to a long hose that always remains with you.

Can you SNUBA if you can’t swim?

There are only a few requirements for SNUBA. Guests must be at least eight years of age, have no medical contraindications, and have basic swimming skills. Although we provide flotation devices for SNUBA, all guests should be comfortable swimming in the ocean.

Is SNUBA diving safer than scuba diving?

SNUBA is not the same as scuba diving. It’s an ocean activity available to all guests eight years or older. There is no certification required, unlike scuba diving. If you’re comfortable in the ocean and would like to view marine life and tropical fish in a hybrid scuba-snorkeling situation, SNUBA is for you! Our #1 priority is safety on all Pride of Maui boat tours. Read more about SNUBA and snorkeling safety.

Can you get the bends from SNUBA?

There’s a minimal chance that a person can get the bends, also known as decompression sickness (DCS), from SNUBA diving. Unlike scuba, guests cannot reach a depth further than 15 feet with SNUBA. As a general recommendation, guests should refrain from taking helicopter tours, driving to Haleakala, or taking an airplane 4-6 hours before or after SNUBA.

What is the difference between scuba and SNUBA diving?

There are many differences between scuba and SNUBA diving, although SNUBA is like a hybrid of snorkeling and scuba. With SNUBA, guests do not need certification; they can only go 15 feet deep. SNUBA is an assisted ocean activity where an air tank floats on the ocean surface connected to a 15-foot tube that follows the SNUBA diver providing air.

Do you need certification to SNUBA dive?

No certification is required for SNUBA.

How much does SNUBA cost?

With Pride of Maui, SNUBA is offered as a per-person and per-location add-on to a snorkel tour. To learn more about our prices for SNUBA, please visit our SNUBA page.

What is SNUBA?

SNUBA is the safest and easiest way to experience the exhilaration of breathing underwater for about 20 minutes in the care of our expert instructors. A cross between snorkeling and SCUBA diving, SNUBA is easy because the air tank is attached to a raft floating at the surface above you so that you can just relax and breathe without worrying about all that heavy equipment.

Is SNUBA easy?

Yes, it is so easy that anyone over 8 years of age is eligible as long as you do not have any medical conditions which would prohibit participation.

Is SNUBA safe?

Since 1988, approximately 5 million people have done it without injury. SNUBA diving has proven to be the safest form of diving offered anywhere in the world.

How long is the SNUBA adventure?

The entire SNUBA Adventure is conducted in about an hour. SNUBA was developed for those who would like to safely experience breathing and exploring underwater without the investment of precious vacation time. The entire SNUBA program includes the following:

• Pre-dive Presentation / Orientation, Approximately 15 minutes • Equipment Outfitting, Approximately 10 minutes • Skills Demonstration / Practice, Approximately 10 minutes • Underwater Exploring, Approximately 25 minutes

In doing SNUBA, how do you breathe and is it difficult?

You breathe through a mouthpiece called a regulator. As you begin to inhale a comfortable flow of air is provided from a compressed air cylinder located in the raft. The most difficult thing to remember is that you will be breathing through your mouth and not your nose.

What SNUBA equipment do I wear?

You will be wearing a pair of fins, a mask, a weight belt (to neutralize your buoyancy in the water) and a SNUBA harness which connects your air-line to the raft on the surface.

How deep can I dive with SNUBA?

The depth is limited by the length of the air-lines which allow you to dive to a maximum depth of 20 feet.

Do I need to know how to swim to participate in SNUBA?

Yes. You need basic swimming skills and be comfortable in the water and can go underwater without feeling panicky.

Do all of your snorkeling trips offer SNUBA?

We offer SNUBA on our Molokini snorkel tour adventure.

Please note: SNUBA locations may vary depending on conditions and are at the discretion of the captain.

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SNUBA Equipment

Harness, mask, fins and belt

Snuba Harness

Participants wear a lightweight, highly adjustable, quick-release harness from which the air-line is attached. The harness tow point is located between the shoulder blades to provide easy towing of the SNUBA Raft. Each participant is fitted with a mask and fins, the same as used for snorkeling, including the lesser powered fins to reduce foot cramping and slow controlled movements.

Snuba Harness

Guests also wear a weight belt, comfortably adjusted around the waist. Certified SNUBA Guides determine the proper amount of weight so that each guest is neutrally buoyant in the water. Participants can choose not to wear a weight belt if he or she prefers to hold onto the raft and “power snorkel” (continuing to breathe through a regulator) at the surface.

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Air Delivery

Snuba Air Delivery

SNUBA participants breathe through a standard SCUBA regulator system and mouthpiece. Air is delivered through a positively buoyant 20-foot air-line that connects via manifold distribution to the compressed air cylinders in the SNUBA Raft on the surface—participants do not have an air cylinder strapped to their back.

Snuba Air Delivery

The air-line allows guests to dive at whatever depth is most comfortable, from the surface power snorkeling to 2 feet… 10 feet… or the maximum depth of 20 feet. Guests are also trained to use the air-line for hand-over-hand controlled ascents and descents and to maintain their vertical control over fragile coral reefs.

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The SNUBA Raft

Snuba Raft

The SNUBA Raft is made from the highest quality inflatable fabric, fully welded seams and shaped for easy towing. The Standard SNUBA Rafts hold 1 air cylinder in a recessed compartment, and the SNUBA Quad Rafts hold 2 air cylinders.

Snuba Raft

The recessed compartments are designed to allow easy access to the SNUBA Guide to make convenient cylinder changes between tours and to keep the first-stage regulator dry while changing out tanks in the water.

Snuba Raft

The compartments sit below the water line, providing a low center of gravity and stability to the SNUBA Raft. Rafts are inflated using a power inflator nozzle which is easily connected to a compressed air cylinder. A Standard Raft can accommodate 2 participants, while a Quad provides air for 4 guests.

Snuba Raft

At the bow, the Raft flies either the U.S. or International diver down flag to alert individuals at the surface that there are divers below the water. Additionally, the SNUBA Raft is never more than 20 feet from a SNUBA participant and can be held onto for support while guests are at the surface.

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