We track 16 dive operators in Palermo. 8 teach certification courses (9 PADI, 2 SSI). 10 run snorkelling trips. The biggest cluster is around Palermo, with 5. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 16. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diving Center Saracen | 4.9(237) | 4.6 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.


Fin lists 16 dive operators in Palermo, with the biggest cluster around Palermo. 8 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (9 centres), followed by SSI (2).
10 of the 16 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.
Diving Center Saracen Palermo is located in Isola delle Femmine, Sicily, Italy, and provides diving services.
Evasioni Blu Diving is a dive center in Palermo offering PADI courses, guided dives, and boat trips. They focus on exploring the underwater world of Sicily.
Evolution Diver a.s.d. Scuola Subacquea e Diving Center Mares is a diving school and center in Santa Flavia, Sicily. They offer diving courses, guided dives, and equipment rental, affiliated with Mares. The center is located near Palermo.
International Scuba Diving Academy is a PADI 5 Star IDC Center offering a full range of scuba diving courses from beginner to professional levels. They also provide guided dives and equipment rental in Palermo.
New Nettuno is a diving center located in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, offering diving and snorkeling activities.
Sealosophy Verdura Resort offers watersports, boat tours, and PADI diving. They are located within the Verdura Resort and have a 4.2-star rating from 18 reviews. The resort offers free parking and is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Apnea Store is a shop specializing in spearfishing, freediving, and snorkeling equipment. They are located in Palermo and cater to enthusiasts of these water sports.
Blue Shark Diving Club is a diving center located in Casteldaccia, Sicily. They offer diving and snorkeling activities, including courses and guided dives. The club is situated near the coast, providing access to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Aguas Dulces Diving Center ASD Cressi Store Palermo is a PADI-affiliated dive center offering courses, guided dives, and equipment rental. They are also a Cressi store, providing a range of diving and snorkeling gear. The center is located in Palermo, Sicily.
Mare Nostrum Diving School is a diving school located in Ustica, Sicily, Italy. They offer diving courses and excursions.
| 2 | Evasioni Blu Diving | 4.8(24) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Evolution Diver | 5.0(187) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | International Scuba Diving Academy | 4.8(30) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | New Nettuno | 4.9(29) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Sealosophy Verdura Resort | 4.6(39) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Apnea Store | 4.7(15) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Blue Shark Diving Club | 4.9(81) | none | none | PADI · SSI | none |