My wife and I are not big fans of crowds so we were not super excited by the big dive shops where the "small" groups are about 20 people. We decided to go with the private dive experience, without knowing how it would be but it turned out to be the most amazing experience. Our instructor, Abby, was super nice, very knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. She gave my wife a lot of confidence (she was anxious, she had not dove in a long time), while making the dive fun for me.
The owners were around too (with other groups) and they were super nice and attentive to our needs.
The fact that we leave from the shore (first time for us) was actually great: you can just put your wet suit and dive, without dealing with the long boat ride and the many people around.
They also took amazing pics and vids that they shared with us after the dive (for a small fee). It was great to have memories while still enjoying the dive 100% without the hassle of taking pictures :)
I highly recommend!
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Jan 2020
Aloha,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience diving with Abby and Banyan Tree Divers! We are so glad that you enjoyed your private dive. Sometimes it's nice to have a dedicated instructor just for you. Diving in a big group, you tend to see more bubbles than fish. It's also great to read that you enjoyed the shore diving. It is quite convenient and doesn't take up your entire day! We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Maui for more diving in the future!