We track 27 dive operators in Vernazza. 5 teach certification courses (7 SSI, 5 PADI). 6 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 27. 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 27 dive operators in Vernazza, with the biggest cluster around Santa Margherita Ligure. 5 of them run certification courses.
SSI is the most common agency (7 centres), followed by PADI (5).
1 operator in Vernazza offers accommodation alongside diving.
6 of the 27 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.
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.
Manta Sub Recco is a dive center located in Recco, Liguria, Italy. They offer various diving services and are situated near the sea.
Massub Diving Portofino is a dive center located in Lavagna, Italy, offering various diving services and courses.
B & B Diving Center S.A.S. is a sports activity location in Camogli, Italy, with a 4.7-star rating from 106 reviews. It is operational and open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
B&B Diving 2.0 is a sports activity location in Camogli, Italy, with a 4.9-star rating from 19 reviews. It is operational and open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
| 2 | Diving Group Portofino | 4.4(189) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 3 | Dimensione Diving | 4.8(37) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Associazione Diving 5Terre | 4.7(28) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Diving Group Portofino | 4.6(65) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | 5.0(10) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Manta Sub Recco | 4.8(34) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 8 | Massub Diving Portofino | 4.9(30) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |