Feedback on Maui Dive Sites

[Eric802]

I found a few places that will book a dive to Mala, so I assume it won't be restricted.

It’s a great, easy dive.

 

[FreqFlier]

I'd say Turtle Town near Makena is worth diving or at least snorkeling
Turtle Reef on the west side.
Cathedrals dive is great, but we did 3-tank Lanai drift dives few times and it was awesome.
Carthaginian is probably a bit too deep considering your experience.

 

[SmashMonkey]

OP. Hawaii diving is usually not super challenging, however to make the most of it, I would recommend both divers take AOW and nitrox (sometimes there's a discount if taken together), either before or during the trip, to unlock the better dive sites and extend NDL. There's many fantastic sites, like the Cathedral lava tubes (bring a dive light), and endemic wild life that you only see in Hawaii so make the most of it. For extra points, before going, learn about the humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, the state fish, and look for them everywhere you go. If you get a chance to dive 1st Cathedral, ask the guide to show you the shotgun exit.