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I'm only familiar with two dive operations on Maui--
Lahaina Divers and Maui Dive Shop.
I was going to go on a snorkel trip to Molokini with Lahaina Divers but had to cancel at the last minute. My parents have done the Molokini snorkel trip with Maui Dive Shop and were pretty pleased. It appears that the Maui Dive Shop people also have u/w video cameras to film people. It might be pretty cool to get footage of the proposal so you can prove it really happened.
I think the best thing for you to do would be to call both dive shops and figure out who's going to be more accomodating for your special request.
Also, if you're staying in Kanapaali or Lahaina, then that's something to take into consideration. I think Lahaina Divers are the only ones that depart from Lahaina (at least that's how it was in 2004), and Maui Dive Shops depart from Kihei, so if you're going near Molokini, then you're either driving to Kihei in a car, or going farther on a boat. Not prone to seasickness are you? :)
I'm not familiar with the hotels you're talking about so I can't help you out there. I stayed at the Royal Lahaina, which is a nice place, but maybe not as nice as you want. It's nice, but it's not the four seasons. It really depends on how fancy you wanted to get. Mama's Fish House is a great place, from what I hear.
Best of luck to you!
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Other sightseeing tips--
The road to Hana. It's a beautiful scenic drive, though Hana itself isn't terribly remarkable. It's a nice little town, but I think a lot of people get there and think to themselves "This is [i]it[/it]?" It's one of those times in life where the journey is more important than the destination. Anyway, it's a nice drive, a good excuse for a picnic, and there's a black sand beach (the first one I ever saw). If you want to bring along a picnic, get a foam cooler or whatever from Walmart or something, pack up some sandwiches or whatever, cold drinks, cans of Macadamia nuts, and you're all set. The missus and I did it, and had a great time.
Oh, don't take the road all the way around the island. When you get past Haleakala national park, it turns into a dirt road that's not very wide. It's better to go back the way you came. Trust me. Unless you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
Molokini is supposed to be awesome. I was bummed when I had to cancel my snorkel trip when we were there.
Haleakala is supposed to very nice at sunrise. The national park on the east end of the island (past Hana) is very nice, too.
There's probably more to see, but I only got to stay for about three days when I was there.
It's a nice place to relax, too.
[ Edited by: TikiJosh 2007-01-03 12:37 ]
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