We track 30 dive operators in Funchal and East Coast. 11 teach certification courses (12 PADI, 10 SSI). 13 run snorkelling trips. The biggest cluster is around Canico, with 5. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 30. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manta Diving | 4.8(373) | 4.7 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 30 dive operators in Funchal and East Coast, with the biggest cluster around Canico. 11 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (12 centres), followed by SSI (10). TDI also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $43 to $70 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
13 of the 30 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 tour agency located at Quinta do Lorde Marina in Caniçal. It boasts a perfect 5-star rating from 279 reviews and operates from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Madeira Oceanos - Diving Center, also known as Focusnatura, is a dive center located in Santa Cruz, Madeira. They offer diving and nature-related activities.
Cipreia Dive Club Madeira is a dive club located in Caniço, Madeira, specifically at Praia dos Reis Magos. They have a perfect 5-star rating from 223 reviews and are open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, closed on Sundays.
| 2 | Rhea Dive Center | 4.8(96) | none | none | SSI · PADI · TDI | Visit |
| 3 | Atalaia Diving Center | 5.0(458) | 4.9 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Azul Diving Madeira | 4.9(1,397) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Madeira Diving Center | 4.9(441) | 4.6 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Haliotis Madeira Diving Center | 4.9(188) | none | $70 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Azul Diving Madeira | 5.0(351) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Madeira Oceanos | 4.4(133) | none | $65 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
