We track 41 dive operators in Cinque Terre. 8 teach certification courses (11 SSI, 10 PADI). 8 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Santa Margherita Ligure, with 5. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 41. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portofino Divers | 4.8(154) | none | none | none |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.

Fin lists 41 dive operators in Cinque Terre, with the biggest cluster around Santa Margherita Ligure. 8 of them run certification courses.
SSI is the most common agency (11 centres), followed by PADI (10).
1 operator in Cinque Terre offers accommodation alongside diving.
8 of the 41 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.
PORTOFINO DIVERS is a sporting goods store located in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy, with a high rating of 4.8 stars from 154 reviews. It is operational and open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
La Tribù Diving Academy is a diving center located in Lerici, Italy. They offer diving courses and excursions.
Diving Group Portofino is a sports activity location in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy, with a 4.4-star rating from 189 reviews. It is operational and open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Dimensione Diving Lavagna is a dive center in Lavagna, Italy, offering diving courses and excursions.
Associazione Diving 5Terre is a diving association located in Riomaggiore, Italy. They offer diving activities in the Cinque Terre area.
Diving Group Portofino in Rapallo, Italy, is a sports activity location with a 4.6-star rating from 65 reviews. It is operational and has varying hours on weekdays and weekends.

Freedive Portofino is a freediving center located in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy, offering freediving courses and experiences.

ASD DIVING CALAFU-RIA is a diving center located in Le Grazie, Italy. They provide diving services and training.
Manta Sub Recco is a dive center located in Recco, Liguria, Italy. They offer various diving services and are situated near the sea.
Oasi Blu | Diving Center is a diving center located in Le Grazie, Italy. They offer diving services and courses.
| 2 | La Tribù Diving Academy | 4.9(25) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Diving Group Portofino | 4.4(189) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 4 | Dimensione Diving | 4.8(37) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Associazione Diving 5Terre | 4.7(28) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Diving Group Portofino | 4.6(65) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | 5.0(10) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 8 | 4.9(32) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
