We track 11 dive operators in São Vicente. 5 teach certification courses (5 PADI, 3 SSI). 5 run snorkelling trips. The biggest cluster is around Mindelo, with 4. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 11. How Fin Rank works
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.

Fin lists 11 dive operators in São Vicente, with the biggest cluster around Mindelo. 5 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (5 centres), followed by SSI (3).
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $81 to $81 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
5 of the 11 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.
Haliotis - Dive Center Mindelo is a sports activity location and dive center situated at Hotel Oásis Porto Grande in Mindelo, Cape Verde. It boasts a perfect 5-star rating from 140 reviews and is currently operational. The center is wheelchair accessible and accepts credit card payments.
Dive-Tribe Dive Center Sao Pedro is located in São Pedro, Cape Verde. They offer diving and snorkeling services. They are a PADI certified dive center.
DIVE-TRIBE Dive Center Mindelo is a tour agency and dive center located on Ave Marginal in Mindelo, Cape Verde. It has a 4.6-star rating from 142 reviews and is operational. The center is wheelchair accessible and accepts credit cards.
Foya Branca is a dive center located in São Pedro, Cape Verde. They offer diving and snorkeling services, as well as courses. They are a PADI certified dive center.
Sao Nicolau Diving is a dive center located in Tarrafal de São Nicolau, São Nicolau island, Cape Verde. They offer diving excursions, courses, and snorkeling trips. The center aims to showcase the marine biodiversity of the island.
| 2 | Dive-Tribe Dive Center | 5.0(107) | 5.0 | $81 | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | DIVE-TRIBE Dive Center | 4.6(142) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Foya Branca | 5.0(107) | 5.0 | $81 | PADI | none |
| 5 | Sao Nicolau Diving | 5.0(10) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Haliotis São Vicente | none | none | none | none | none |
| 7 | Dive Tribe | none | none | none | none | none |
| 8 | Exclusive Divers Cabo Verde | none | none | none | none | none |
