We track 52 dive operators in Puglia. 14 teach certification courses (23 PADI, 8 SSI). 18 run snorkelling trips. The biggest cluster is around Nardo, with 3. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 52. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orca Diving Center | 4.7(293) | 4.8 | $32 | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 52 dive operators in Puglia, with the biggest cluster around Nardo. 14 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (23 centres), followed by SSI (8). CMAS also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $32 to $107 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
18 of the 52 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.
Orca Diving Center is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center located in the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area. The center offers a range of recreational and professional diving courses, as well as guided dives at various sites including wrecks, caves, and walls.
UP Salento Diving is a diving center in Santa Cesarea Terme, Puglia, offering a range of diving and snorkeling activities. They are located in the Salento region, known for its clear waters.

Scuba Diving is a dive center located in Otranto, Puglia, at Via del Porto, 1. They offer various scuba diving activities and services.
Dive Blu Bari is a dive center located in Bari, Puglia, Italy. They offer diving courses and guided dives.

Costa del Sud Diving Service is a diving center located in Santa Caterina di Nardò, Puglia, at Lungomare, 6. They offer diving services and are accessible via their website.

Acquatica Scuba ASD is a dive center located in Pescara, Abruzzo. They offer diving courses and services. The center is situated in a coastal city with access to the Adriatic Sea.
Diving Shop is a dive center located in Pescara, Abruzzo. They offer diving equipment sales and services. The shop is situated in a coastal area.
Salento Diving is a dive center located in Santa Maria di Leuca, Puglia, with a perfect customer rating and a large number of reviews. They offer a comprehensive range of services and are accessible.
Dive Blu Monopoli is listed as a sporting goods store in Monopoli, Puglia, Italy, with an excellent Google rating of 5 stars from 355 reviews. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Mondays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
DIVING SUBINASTINENZA SCUBA TEAM is a sports activity location in Monopoli, Puglia, Italy, with a perfect 5-star Google rating from 284 reviews. It is open daily from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
| 2 | UP Salento Diving | 5.0(301) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | 4.8(180) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Dive Blu Bari | 4.7(221) | none | $65 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | 4.9(149) | 4.8 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | 4.7(20) | 4.9 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Diving Shop | 4.7(20) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 8 | Salento Diving | 5.0(586) | none | none | none | Visit |

