We track 52 dive operators in Pacific Coast. 10 teach certification courses (11 PADI, 2 SSI). 11 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 52. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dive Zihua | 5.0(82) | none | $100 | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 52 dive operators in Pacific Coast. 10 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (11 centres), followed by SSI (2).
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $65 to $100 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
11 of the 52 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 Zihua is a PADI Eco Centre located in Zihuatanejo that offers scuba diving, snorkeling tours, and whale watching trips. The operator provides PADI courses ranging from beginner to professional levels and maintains its own rental equipment and boats.
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.
Carlo Scuba is a PADI dive center located on Las Gatas Beach in Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa, Mexico. The operator offers dive trips for all levels and provides instruction and certification courses ranging from beginner to instructor levels. They conduct underwater tours to various sites along the coast including islands and sea mounts.
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.
Huatulco Dive Center is a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center located on the Oaxacan coast in Mexico. The operator provides scuba diving training and guided dive excursions within Huatulco National Park using their own 33-foot boat. They also offer a selection of dive and snorkeling equipment for sale.
Swiss Divers Association is a dive and snorkel resort located in Acapulco, Mexico. They offer scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking tours alongside training from entry to professional levels. The operator provides technical diving services and gas mixes including Nitrox and Trimix.
Rango Extendido is a group focused on the promotion, research, and conservation of aquatic environments in Mexico. They offer specialized training courses such as the Scientific Diver Specialist course.
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.
| 2 | Banderas Scuba Republic | 4.9(146) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Carlo Scuba | 5.0(56) | none | $100 | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Silent World Divers | 4.9(287) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Banderas Scuba Republic Romantic Zone | 4.9(159) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Huatulco Dive Center | 4.9(141) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Sda Swiss Divers Association | 4.9(83) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 8 | Rango Extendido | 4.7(67) | none | none | none | Visit |