We track 74 dive operators in Ecuador. 20 teach certification courses (22 PADI, 3 SSI). 34 run snorkelling trips. 2 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Puerto Ayora, with 15. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 74. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquaventures Dive Center | 4.8(115) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 74 dive operators in Ecuador, with the biggest cluster around Puerto Ayora. 20 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (22 centres), followed by SSI (3).
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $270 to $300 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
2 operators in Ecuador offer accommodation alongside diving.
34 of the 74 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.
AQUAVENTURES DIVE CENTER is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos. They offer a variety of diving services, including guided dives, courses, and equipment rental. They are known for their experienced guides and excellent customer service.
Scuba Iguana is a sports activity location in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, with a 4.7-star rating from 300 reviews. They are open daily, with varying hours. The business offers wheelchair accessible entrances and accepts various payment methods.
Wreck Bay Diving Center is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos. They offer a variety of diving services, including guided dives, courses, and equipment rental. They are known for their experienced guides and excellent customer service.
Exploramar Diving is a sports activity location in Puerto López, Ecuador, with a rating of 4.7 stars from 117 reviews. They are open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Native Diving Ecuador is a PADI 5-star resort located in Puerto López, Ecuador. They are open year-round and offer various diving services.
Mares Ecuador Resort de playa y buceo is a sports activity location in Puerto López, Ecuador. It is operational and has a 4.7-star rating from 170 reviews. The resort offers free street parking and is wheelchair accessible.
Planet Ocean Galapagos is a dive center located in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos. They offer diving and snorkeling tours in the Galapagos Islands. Their services include guided dives, equipment rental, and courses.
Galapagos Dive Academy focuses on providing high-quality instruction to novice divers in the safe waters of Academy Bay, near Puerto Ayora. They also offer refresher courses and support for film crews. The academy is located near the DAN decompression chamber.
Galapagos Sky is a liveaboard dive boat operating in the Galapagos Islands. They offer multi-day diving expeditions to some of the best dive sites in the region. Their itineraries are designed to maximize wildlife encounters and diving opportunities.
OCEAN DEEP DIVING is a dive center located in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos. They offer diving and snorkeling tours, as well as PADI courses. They are known for their friendly staff and beautiful dive sites.
| 2 | Scuba Iguana | 4.7(300) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Wreck Bay Diving Center | 4.8(101) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Exploramar Diving | 4.7(117) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 5 | Native Diving | 4.6(138) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Mares | 4.7(170) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Planet Ocean | 4.7(105) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Galapagos Dive Academy | 4.3(6) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |