
ABOUT OUR INTRODUCTORY DIVE: "Phenomenal diving experience and they take your picture underwater." Owners, Diana & Steve Madaras, are both PADI Instructors and are very involved with daily diving lessons and tours. We include equipment with all our dives. We don't upsell or "nickel-dime" you with add ons.
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In the PADI Rescue Diver Course, you're about to enter the next stage of your diving education, in which your focus broadens further to include other divers. The PADI Rescue Diver program prepares you to help prevent, and if necessary, manage dive emergencies, minor and major, with a variety of techniques.
We feature the "hands-free" underwater scooters! Course includes scuba gear, use of the scooter, books & materials and two scooter dives. Learn to ride the scooter and fly thru the water like "SUPERMAN"! Learn set up, breakdown, maintenance, riding and towing techniques and navigation. Specialty counts towards your PADI ADVANCED or as one of the five specialties for the PADI SCUBA DIVER certification.
DOLPHIN The Secret of Silence - When you slide beneath the surface you instantly become a part of a different world - a silent world. Shy marine inhabitants are no longer afraid of your presence and accept you as a free member of their world. For the first time you can experience diving the underwater world as it should be - in total silence.
Becoming a PADI scuba instructor may be just what you are looking for! Diving instructors enjoy careers in an ever expanding industry, with opportunities for travel, work in exotic destinations and get recognition amongst fellow divers. Many instructors eventually own their own dive stores, charter operations or resort and around the world no other group of instructors enjoy as much success as do PADI Instructors.
Steve Madaras, PADI Course Director #17232, has had a love of the sea since he was a young boy. He became a certified diver in the early 70's in California. The sport was so new that you could buy a regulator at Sears & Roebuck. It was a double hose unit and inside the box was a small note that read "may require some instruction".
Reviews (24)
Michael Cottam
Nov 30, 2021
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We did an intro to scuba lesson for our three teenagers. Tim was terrific, very thorough on the safety and equipment and techniques, and managed to make it fun and not dry and boring. We felt very confident having our kids’ safety in his hands. Great location for a shore dive, with a very short walk to the water and a nice quiet place for the lesson first on the land. Then some good reef just offshore with lots of sea life to look at. And great photos from Tim’s camera (way better than my own underwater camera did).
Tim R.
Oct 14, 2021
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Great dive with Keone, Jen, Matt, and Jerome were all great on our dives. Good boat, friendly crew, experienced group and very accommodating. Matt was our dive master, extremely attentive and aware of what was going on. He was supportive and friendly. Both Keone and Jen provided useful information before each dive and made safety their first priority, highly recommend.
Ginnie Welsman
Apr 04, 2021
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I luv Scuba Luv Maui. We were travelling from California and I knew I needed a refresher dive, as I was newbie diver who had not dived in a year. I was very anxious. I first talked to Diana who was super helpful and got me calmed down. She set up a Refresher Dive with Tim for me and my husband. Tim was sensational. An extremely capable diver and instructor, and great fun. He helped me relax and look forward to diving. He guided us carefully through the dive, helping and coaching as necessary. I was thrilled! Diana also set up a couple of dives for me and my husband, which suited our level of diving
Zoe L.
Dec 24, 2020
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Victoria G.
Nov 04, 2020
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Nick Wood
Oct 16, 2020
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Kathy Fleming
Sep 29, 2020
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Fantastic dive guides for both vacationers and kama 'aina. They provide excellent equipment and make sure you are comfortable and having fun. I was certified in a week and can't wait to go on future dives with them. After your dive, Tim sends you copies of all the great pictures he took. Love the close-up of the moray eel. Mahalo!
Kathy F.
Sep 29, 2020
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Tim and Di excel at teaching the technical aspects of diving (certification) and at guiding and finding the critters that remain hidden to most of us. I expected certification to be grueling, but they incorporate the skills into "fun" dives, so it hardly felt like work at all. On the four dives I took with them, I saw an octopus, two different kinds of moray eels, turtles, and many, many fish. Tim writes the names of the fish on his underwater pad, so you get a dose of oceanography, along with a fun, safe, relaxing dive.
Neutrality
Dec 07, 2019
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Monte Anderson
Nov 23, 2019
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It was my 12 yr old daughter and my first experience scuba diving. Scuba steve was amazing. He put both of us at ease. My daughter was a little scared going down at first. He took his time with her and next thing i know she was scuba diving like she had done it many times before. We loved him so much we booked again 2 days later. We saw great fish and was swimming with a turtle.
Cameron Tolman
Nov 21, 2019
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Really enjoyed our very first scuba experience with this group. They snuck us in same day after the other dive company we had reserved with cancelled on us.
They took their time to make sure we were well taken care of, safe and comfortable the entire time. We got to see some amazing reef, a bunch of fish and a few turtles.
Definitely recommend them for anyone wanting to try scuba and see the world from below.
They took their time to make sure we were well taken care of, safe and comfortable the entire time. We got to see some amazing reef, a bunch of fish and a few turtles.
Definitely recommend them for anyone wanting to try scuba and see the world from below.
Nils S.
Jul 21, 2019
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Laurent Molteni
Jun 29, 2019
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Jon M.
May 23, 2019
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Sara D.
Mar 16, 2019
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Anna Manoulik
Feb 06, 2019
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Nathan VanBeek
Oct 24, 2018
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I had a great experience with the whole staff of Scuba Luv Maui. I did both of my open water dives with their instructors to get certified before doing a guided reef tour. All the instructors and dive masters were professional and courteous. When I needed my certification referral paperwork years later they were able to produce it at a moment's notice. I highly recommend diving with this team if you want a relaxing enjoyable SCUBA experience conducted by a cheerful experienced team.
Katrina O.
Aug 08, 2018
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Scuba Luv has been my boyfriend's go to Scuba trip for several years and now it's mine. I did referral dives with Scuba Luv to become PADI open water certified this year and Steve Harmon was great. He is always calm and steady and takes fun pictures! Can't wait to go one a scooter dive next year as my boyfriend raves about how fun they are! Scuba Luv is a hidden gem among the dive shops in the area and Diana makes it easy to schedule anything. Highly recommend!
Natalie P.
Jan 24, 2018
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Me and my bloke did our first discovery dives with Steve on a quick trip in Maui. Steve! What can I say! Bloody legend. We were both wetting ourselves and Steve's as calm as a otter. He was patient with us and made sure we felt straighty 180 before we went down. And the ocean, what a sight for sore eyes. Those little fishies can swim let me tell ya. Even saw one of them turtles and could hear the whales going at it the whole time. Fair dinkum! See some fellas here complaining about no snacks, bring your own bloody snacks mate. It's a dive not a dine-in. Thanks for the bloody beaut dive
Bobee D.
Sep 13, 2016
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I would give 4.5 if i could!
Steve is a great dive instructor. SCUBA luv is very lucky to have him :) Diana was very nice as well.
They never "promised" anything different, so this input is based on dealing with other LOCAL shops...
My one issue is that there is no store front and no snacks were provided. The dives were completed from a circle of chairs from a beach location. Your gear can/will be locked up in a van. I must be spoiled b/c all other multi-dives I have done on Maui have at least had cookies to keep your energy levels up.
PROS: Again, Steve is great. I HIGHLY recommend
Steve is a great dive instructor. SCUBA luv is very lucky to have him :) Diana was very nice as well.
They never "promised" anything different, so this input is based on dealing with other LOCAL shops...
My one issue is that there is no store front and no snacks were provided. The dives were completed from a circle of chairs from a beach location. Your gear can/will be locked up in a van. I must be spoiled b/c all other multi-dives I have done on Maui have at least had cookies to keep your energy levels up.
PROS: Again, Steve is great. I HIGHLY recommend
Michael L.
May 28, 2016
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Brian D.
Apr 27, 2016
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My wife and I did our open water certification with Steve(s) over a long weekend in early February. Our plans came together last minute but Di and her team were super accommodating and flexible to fit us in despite our short stay and desire to finish early one afternoon. The Steves were so nice and patient throughout the lessons, providing helpful tips and reassuring us along the way. Highly recommend to anyone new to diving but wanting to try it out while in Maui!
Agnes D.
Apr 11, 2016
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We had a friend visiting from the mainland who really wanted to dive and see sea turtles during her trip. We had originally tried booking with another company but due to miscommunication it didn't go through. Luckily, they referred us to Scuba Luv Maui!
The hubs and our friend ended up meeting the instructor at Makena Beach Resort. It was the 1st dive for the hubs and the 2nd for my friend. They weren't quite sure what to expect; however, it turned out to be one of the best experiences ever. Their instructor, Steve, gave detailed instructions and really made sure that they felt safe
The hubs and our friend ended up meeting the instructor at Makena Beach Resort. It was the 1st dive for the hubs and the 2nd for my friend. They weren't quite sure what to expect; however, it turned out to be one of the best experiences ever. Their instructor, Steve, gave detailed instructions and really made sure that they felt safe
Angela M.
Apr 01, 2013
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This is a small operation located right on the beach in Kihei. We traveled with 2 kids and they were perfect for our family. Great interaction, patient with the less experienced divers, and Kevin was an amazing teacher. He has seen the world and his stories are great. He made those of us who were nervous feel very comfortable and helped us to enjoy ourselves.
The equipment was well maintained, and the ocean shore entry is easily accomplished.
Highly recommend this company for the newbie diver. Great with families. Dedicated small groups. Love them.
The equipment was well maintained, and the ocean shore entry is easily accomplished.
Highly recommend this company for the newbie diver. Great with families. Dedicated small groups. Love them.