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Trust Your Gut… My Experience with Skin Decompression Sickness

Posted: Apr 4, 2017

In the end, my brief hospital stay came to a wopping $9.74, since the rest was covered by my primary medical insurance. The guidance DAN gave me was worth my annual membership fee, even though I didn't need them to pay for any of my medical treatment. For the rest of the story, read on:

All you have to do is CALL (in advance)!

Posted: Mar 3, 2017

Meet Kate and learn what SHE learned about the importance of booking your vacation activities early...from both sides of the situation!

5 Things I Discovered About Adventure Travel

Posted: Oct 16, 2016

Dive travel can be an adventure before you even get to the diving part of the trip! Read Kelvin’s account of his recent trip to Panama and find out what he learned.

My Road to Instructor

Posted: Jul 11, 2016

The idea that lead me to an incredible journey, and the leap that lead me to fulfill my Maui Dreams.

Advice From a Local: Maui Whale Watching Tips

Posted: Jan 20, 2016

So you’ve finally made it to Maui during whale season, have ya? Well, you are in for quite a treat and these tips will make your experience that much sweeter. Read on, dear whale watcher!

In case you missed it... Our top Facebook posts for November

Posted: Nov 18, 2015

In case you been off diving instead of playing around on Facebook all day. Here are some fun posts you may have missed...

Solutions for Stinky Scuba Gear

Posted: Oct 7, 2015

Aaaaaah, the sights, sounds, and smells of scuba diving. Wait!! Smells? Noooooo!

WANTED: PADI Scuba Instructors

Posted: Jul 8, 2015

Did you know that there is currently a shortage of active dive instructors on Maui?

As a scuba instructor, I have the opportunity to see:

Fear change to courage
Faint-heartedness converted into accomplishment
Timidity transformed into confidence

As a scuba instructor, I can:

Open hearts and minds to the hidden beauty of nature's creation and our obligation to protect it
Foster self-esteem in another person
Teach the value of character and integrity
Transform another human being and change a life for the better and forever

Ocean Safety Tip: Don’t Touch The Poor Urchins!

Posted: May 28, 2015

That title might sound a little surprising to you, but how would you feel if someone came along and broke off your body parts? It's not like urchins are chasing divers down, looking to stab them!

Earth Day for Scuba Divers

Posted: Apr 15, 2015

Yes, it's called Earth Day, but we know that 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by WATER! To learn how the scuba industry supports Earth Day, read on!

Ulua Beach Mystery

Posted: Apr 2, 2015

Over the past couple of weeks I have had several scuba divers, as well as our staff, come into Maui Dreams and ask “What is that thing at Ulua Beach? Is it a bomb!?!”

The Joys of Diving with Facial Hair

Posted: Mar 13, 2015

I have almost superhuman facial hair! Since I left the mainland, I have not 'wolfed out' so I figured, "Its time!", and I thought that it would be a great opportunity to let my fellow man know how facial hair affects diving and what can be done to curtail the leakage.