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A young tankless diver giving a shaka during a guided underwater adventure in clear Maui water

Shallow Water Dive Academy

Maui

The adventure of a lifetimeLearn. Explore. Discover.

A beginner-friendly guided underwater experience where ocean education meets unforgettable adventure.

CHOOSE YOUR NEXT STEP

What would you like to do?

Three clear paths replace the old, extra-long phone page.

THE SWDA DIFFERENCE

Education first.
Adventure follows.

Every participant learns the equipment, communication, breathing, equalization, limits, and emergency procedures before open-water entry.

See how SWDA works
SWDA safety-platform training concept
My First Tankless Dive Adventure Beginner Course Manual

FEATURED BEGINNER PATH

Start ocean-ready.

Learn AirBuddy basics, hand signals, mask skills, buddy awareness, and respectful ocean habits through the Beginner course and matching manual.

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MEET THE FOUNDER

Jake Farmer

Divemaster, SNUBA instructor, Maui waterman, teacher, and builder of a structured home for the tankless-diving community.

Meet Jake & SWDA
OUR FAMILY THROUGH THE YEARSBuilt with love. Growing together.
Jake Farmer with his two children when they were young
Where it began
Jake Farmer with his two children as they grew older
Growing together
Jake Farmer with his two children today
Today
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