We track 21 dive operators in Los Arcos National Park. 5 teach certification courses (5 PADI, 1 SSI). 5 run snorkelling trips. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 21. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9(146) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.

Fin lists 21 dive operators in Los Arcos National Park. 5 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (5 centres), followed by SSI (1).
5 of the 21 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.

Banderas Scuba Republic is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They offer a wide range of PADI courses, guided dives, and equipment rental, with a focus on providing excellent customer service and memorable diving experiences.
Silent World Divers is a family business founded in 1980 that provides scuba training and diving trips in Banderas Bay. They offer various recreational and educational diving courses along with guided boat tours to local dive sites.
Banderas Scuba Republic is a PADI 5-star dive operator established in 2005 that offers scuba diving trips and training in Banderas Bay. The company operates two dive centers in Puerto Vallarta and provides equipment rental, maintenance, and repair services.
Gust Dive Marine Tours is based in Puerto Vallarta and has been operating for over twenty years. They offer recreational diving, PADI certification courses, and snorkel trips in the Banderas Bay area.
Vallarta Adventures is a PADI Five Star Dive Center that offers guided scuba diving tours at Los Arcos National Park and other local sites. They provide PADI certification courses and equipment rental for both beginners and certified divers.
| 2 | Silent World Divers | 4.9(287) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Banderas Scuba Republic Romantic Zone | 4.9(159) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Gust Dive Marine Tours | 3.7(22) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Local Divers Of Puerto Vallarta | none | none | $65 | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Vallarta Undersea | 4.8(261) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Twin Dolphins Dive Center | 4.9(62) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Boca Divers | 4.2(15) | none | none | none | Visit |