We track 29 dive operators in Sao Miguel & Santa Maria. 11 teach certification courses (10 PADI, 10 SSI). 10 run snorkelling trips. The biggest cluster is around Vila Franca do Campo, with 6. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 29. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dive Center Azores Sub | 4.9(575) | none | none | PADI · SSI |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 29 dive operators in Sao Miguel & Santa Maria, with the biggest cluster around Vila Franca do Campo. 11 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (10 centres), followed by SSI (10). CMAS, SDI/TDI also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $76 to $146 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
10 of the 29 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Dive Center Azores Sub Centro de Mergulho e Loja is a dive center located in Vila Franca do Campo, Azores. It is rated 4.9 stars based on 468 reviews and is operational year-round. The center offers wheelchair accessible parking and entrance.
Azoresdiving/Açordiving is an SSI/Mares Dive Center located at Marina Pêro de Teive in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores. It is a highly-rated dive center with many reviews and is noted as being good for children. The business offers wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance.
AZZURRO - Dive Academy is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort located in Rabo de Peixe, Azores. They offer a range of diving services including courses, guided dives, and equipment rental. The academy is situated within the Clube Naval de Rabo de Peixe, providing convenient access to the water.
Best Spot Azores Dive Center is a tour agency located in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores. They are operational and have a high rating from numerous reviews. The center is accessible and offers various payment options.
Season Challenge Azores is a PADI 5* IDC Dive Resort located at Marina Pêro de Teive in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores. They are operational and have a high rating with a significant number of reviews. The business is accessible with wheelchair-friendly parking.
Wahoo Diving is a sports activity location in Vila do Porto, Portugal, with a 4.8-star rating from 158 reviews. They offer free parking and are wheelchair accessible.
Espírito Azul Dive Center - Dive in Azores Islands is a dive center located in Vila Franca do Campo, Azores. It has a Google rating of 4.6 stars from 137 reviews and is open daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The center offers wheelchair accessible parking and entrance.
Haliotis Dive Center Santa Maria is a tour agency located in Vila do Porto, Portugal, with a 4.6-star rating from 66 reviews. They are open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily and are noted as being good for children.
Espírito Azul is a company dedicated to diving and nautical tourism based in the Azores. They offer diving, snorkeling, freediving, and boat trips from the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo. The center provides training courses for all levels including recreational and technical diving.
| 2 | Azoresdiving | 4.9(310) | 4.8 | $146 | SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Azzurro | 4.9(67) | 5.0 | $81 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Best Spot Azores Dive Center | 4.9(1,218) | 4.9 | none | SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Season Challenge Azores | 4.8(233) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Wahoo Diving | 4.8(187) | 5.0 | none | CMAS · PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Espírito Azul Dive Center | 4.6(148) | 4.7 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 8 | Haliotis Dive Center | 4.5(75) | 4.4 | none | none | Visit |
