We track 16 dive operators in San Carlos. 7 teach certification courses (4 SSI, 4 PADI). 9 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. 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 | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dive San Carlos by Paragon Dive Group | 5.0(38) | none | none | SSI |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 16 dive operators in San Carlos. 7 of them run certification courses.
SSI is the most common agency (4 centres), followed by PADI (4). NAUI also appear.
1 operator in San Carlos offers accommodation alongside diving.
9 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.
Dive San Carlos by Paragon Dive Group provides scuba diving trips and training in the Sea of Cortez near San Carlos and Guaymas. The operator offers custom dive packages, equipment rentals, and various certification courses including DPV training. They also facilitate land excursions and provide accommodation options for visitors.
Blue Nation Diving is a dive center located in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. They offer various diving and snorkeling services, including guided dives and courses. They are known for exploring the marine life of the Loreto Bay National Park.
Gary's Dive Shop provides PADI certification courses and guided boat trips for certified divers in San Carlos. The operator also offers snorkeling activities, fishing excursions, and nature tours.
La Ventana Dive Center is a team of instructors and divemasters based at Baja Joe’s Resort. They offer scuba diving, snorkeling, freediving, and spearfishing trips along with internationally recognized certification courses.
Mexico Travel Adventure is a tour operator based in La Paz that offers diving courses and guided outdoor adventures. Their team includes marine biologists and naturalists who lead tours focused on wildlife observation and regional exploration.
Odyssea Diving provides scuba diving education and guided diving experiences in San Diego. The company offers a range of PADI certification courses and organizes boat trips to local dive sites.
Dive San Carlos by Paragon Dive Group provides scuba diving and snorkeling trips in the Sea of Cortez near San Carlos and Guaymas. The operator offers open water certification courses and diver propulsion vehicle training.
| 2 | Blue Nation Diving | 5.0(57) | 5.0 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Desert Divers Tucson and Ocean Sports | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | La Ventana Dive Center | none | none | none | NAUI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Gary's Dive Shop | 4.1(51) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | El Mar Diving Center | 4.8(78) | none | none | none | none |
| 7 | Sonoran Sport Center | 4.0(2) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Mexico Travel Adventure | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
