We track 43 dive operators in Madeira Island. 17 teach certification courses (18 PADI, 13 SSI). 20 run snorkelling trips. The biggest cluster is around Canico, with 7. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 43. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rhea Dive Center | 4.8(93) | none | none | SSI · PADI · TDI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 43 dive operators in Madeira Island, with the biggest cluster around Canico. 17 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (18 centres), followed by SSI (13). TDI also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $43 to $85 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
20 of the 43 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.
Rhea Dive Center is a training and leisure diving center located in Porto Santo, Portugal, established in 2007. They offer a range of diving activities including snorkeling, try scuba diving, and diving for kids, as well as PADI and SSI certified courses. The center is situated near the marina and provides equipment rental and air fills.
Atalaia Diving Center is a dive center located in Caniço de Baixo, Madeira. They have a perfect 5-star rating from 423 reviews. They are open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sundays.
Anthia Diving Center Madeira is a dive center located in Machico, Madeira. They offer diving courses and excursions.
Calheta Diving Center is a dive center located in Calheta, Madeira. They offer a variety of diving activities and courses.
Madeira Oceanos - Diving Center, also known as Focusnatura, is a dive center located in Santa Cruz, Madeira. They offer diving and nature-related activities.
Haliotis Madeira Diving Center is a dive center located within the Hotel Dom Pedro Baía Club in Machico, Madeira. They offer a range of diving services and courses.
Azul Diving Madeira is a PADI 5-star dive center located in Funchal, Madeira. They are operational and have a high rating of 4.9 stars based on 1152 reviews. Their operating hours are split between morning and afternoon sessions, Monday through Saturday, and they are closed on Sundays.
Madeira Diving Center is a dive center located in Caniço, Madeira. It has a 4.9-star rating from 428 reviews. Payment options include credit card, debit card, and cash.
Madeira Divepoint - Dive&Snorkel is a dive school located in Funchal, Madeira. They are operational and have a 4.7-star rating based on 268 reviews. Their operating hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and they are closed on Sundays.
Manta Diving Madeira is a dive school located in Caniço, with a 4.8-star rating from 337 reviews. They are open six days a week.
| 2 | Atalaia Diving Center | 5.0(423) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Anthia Diving Center | 4.9(100) | 4.5 | $70 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Calheta Diving Center | 4.8(100) | none | $65 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Madeira Oceanos | 4.8(107) | none | $65 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Haliotis Madeira Diving Center | 4.7(106) | none | $70 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Azul Diving Madeira | 4.9(1,152) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 8 | Madeira Diving Center | 4.9(428) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
