Dive with Harmony as it has been known was burned to the ground in the Lahaina Fires. We will be closed for the foreseeable future.
We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support. We will find a way to rise above the ashes so we can dive with you all again in the future.
Aloha to our dive family,
We are not sure where to begin. As many of you are aware on August 8-9, 2023 a fire ravaged Lahaina. We are among the many who have been affected by this horrific event. We experienced total loss of our business, Dive with Harmony, and the first ever Avelo Dive Center.
This little business was born out of love for the ocean and truly wanting to provide the best experience to divers as they explore the underwater world around Maui. We started out of our home during COVID, teaching the Maui community how to dive. This is also when we started offering FREE monthly ocean cleanup for the community. Then we moved up to a Sprinter Van. As our little business continued to grow we decided to get official space and built our own dive shop, our pride and joy, in May 2022. We poured blood, sweat, tears, and, quite literally, everything we had into our shop.
We want to be completely transparent with this request:
Dive with Harmony, as it has been known, is gone. The devastation in Lahaina will take months if not years to recover, so near-future anything is not an option. We HAVE spoken with our landlord who assured us he plans to rebuild the building and that we can have our space back if/when the time comes.
Funds we receive will be used to help with the remaining debt from building our shop. Because we rented our space, we were unable to insure the extensive work and materials that were put into it.
Funds will also be used to help supplement our immediate loss of income. Our business was our livelihood. Any additional support will help us navigate this tough time as we determine what to do next.
We do not know what the future holds at the moment, but we hope to be able to dive with you all in some capacity in the future.
We are so grateful for the out pouring of love and support. For those of you who can and do donate, there are no depths to our gratitude. For those who cannot but wish they could, we understand and appreciate your continued support.
Mahalo,
Harmony and Dillon
8/13/23 UPDATE: We are truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support we have received. Never in a million years did we think we would reach our "goal", much less so quickly. There are no words for the depth of our gratitude.
Because we have always believed in transparency, we want to explain why we raised our goal. Having to decide on an amount caused us a lot of angst. We are also very aware of the fact that so many people have lost so much more than us. After examining our situation, we now know what we need in the face of this disaster, but neither of us feel very comfortable asking for money. The reality is it will take us much more to recover from this truly devastating event.
This little business means everything to us. From our daily honu encounters and cooperative hunting behaviors to our oh so special dolphin encounters and the majestical sounds of the whales ever winter, we have shared so many incredible underwater experiences with so many of you.
As the ashes begin to settle, it has become clear to us that we do not want to stop sharing our love of the ocean with all. We are still trying to determine how and what that will look like, but we will dive with you all again!
If you are in search of other organization to donate to, please consider:
Hawai'i Community Foundation Maui Strong http://www.memberplanet.com/campaign/cnhamembers/kakoomaui
Maui Humane Society - https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/donate/fire
Dive Avelo on Maui
An eco-minded scuba diving shop that ALSO works to give back to our oceans
The first official Avelo Dive Center
Custom and flexible dive packages that serve our customers needs with quality training and service
Recreational Avelo Diver (RAD) certification only $450, which includes all materials, gear, and 2 in-water dives.
Additional guided dives start at $225/day. Contact us for a multi-day custom dive package.
Proof of diver insurance is required for all students.
At least one check-out dive is required for all non-professional divers.
Experience the best in scuba diving on Maui, Hawai’i
A boutique, woman-owned scuba diving business with a dynamic team of dive professionals passionate about the ocean and the animals that call it home
All groups are small and personalized (4 max) per instructor to reduce our impact, provide the attention needed for safe and responsible diving, and help our guests have the best experience. We offer dive training, guided dives, and we’re the first Avelo Dive Center in Maui. Come dive with us.
Our mission
The ability to experience the other 75% of the world transforms the way we view the planet and just how vital its ecosystem. Our mission is to make scuba diving accessible to as many people as possible and to inspire SCUBA divers, new and old alike. We make your underwater experience safe and fun, while we also help you improve your skills as a diver, encourage protection of the oceans, and introduce you to all our fishy friends.
Dive the Avelo System
The first Avelo Dive Center
We’re the first in the world to offer diving the revolutionary Avelo System. The Avelo System is not only nearly half the weight of standard scuba, but it also redefines your diving experience by providing perfect and stable neutral buoyancy. What does this mean for you?
Be among the first to feel freedom underwater and ditch the weight of heavy standard scuba systems
Enjoy longer dives and your time underwater instead of constantly managing buoyancy
Safer diving more like freediving while breathing than standard diving
Dive packages
At the core, we are an environmentally-conscious, conservation-focused scuba business that is by divers for divers - we treat our divers as we would like to be treated when we go on a dive vacation.
We are committed to being part of the solution, not the problem.
And we give back along the way. Be a part of the solution and join an ecotour package.
Dive training
SSI and PADI instructors
We offer standard scuba diving class from introduction to scuba to divemaster. Our instructors are known for creating high-quality divers and dive professionals.
Safety and fun are put before making a quick buck.
We maintain the utmost respect for the aquatic environment and the animals that call the ocean their home.
Educate our divers about the ocean, Maui’s shoreline and animals, and how we, as divers, can help to protect and preserve the precious resource that is home to all our favorite animals.
No experience
No problem
Discover scuba diving
We teach you the basics, practice skills in shallow water, and then go for a dive in the ocean without having to take a full scuba certification course.
Already certified
Explore the best dive sites Maui has to offer. Our Instructors have not only been teaching and guiding dives all over the world for several years; they also have extensive knowledge of Hawaiian marine life and offer a well rounded, fully insured experience for any skill level.
Underwater scooter dives
Explore Maui underwater on the NEW light weight Lefeet S1 Pro scooter!
On all of our scooter dives we use the dual scooter combo to move quicker and more easily throughout the water and longer run times.
You can either use the dual hand rail or you can even wear them on your hips with the control in your hand!