We track 31 dive operators in Santa Cruz. 8 teach certification courses (8 PADI, 2 SSI). 11 run snorkelling trips. 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 31. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scuba Iguana | 4.7(300) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 31 dive operators in Santa Cruz, with the biggest cluster around Puerto Ayora. 8 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (8 centres), followed by SSI (2).
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $270 to $300 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
11 of the 31 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.
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.
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.
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.
Macarron Scuba Diver is a tour agency in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, with a 4.6-star rating from over 400 reviews. They are open seven days a week, with slightly shorter hours on weekends. The business offers wheelchair accessibility.
Galapagos Dive Training & Conservation offers PADI scuba diving courses, from beginner to professional levels, with a focus on marine conservation. They are located in Puerto Ayora and emphasize learning in the pristine waters of the Galapagos.
Shark Bay Dive Center is a sporting goods store in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, with a high rating of 4.8 stars based on over 400 reviews. They are open six days a week, with shorter hours on Sundays. The store offers curbside pickup and has Wi-Fi.
Galapagos Dive and Surf is a sports activity location and travel agency in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews. They are open seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM. The business accepts credit and debit cards.
Eagleray Galapagos Diving is a tour agency located in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos. They are open seven days a week, with extended hours on weekdays. The business has a 4.6-star rating from over 300 reviews.
Apnea Galapagos Freediving is a freediving center located in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos. They offer freediving courses and tours. They are known for their experienced instructors and beautiful freediving locations.
Galapagos Scuba Diving School S.A.S. provides diving experiences in the Galapagos Islands. The operator offers a variety of PADI courses and guided excursions for different skill levels.
| 2 | Galapagos Dive Academy | 4.3(6) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Angermeyer Waterfront Inn | 4.7(90) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Macarron Scuba Diver | 4.6(416) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 5 | Galapagos Dive Training & Conservation | 5.0(5) | none | $270 | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Shark Bay Dive Center | 4.8(446) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Galapagos Dive and Surf | 4.6(54) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Eagleray Galapagos Diving | 4.6(329) | none | none | none | Visit |