We track 27 dive operators in St. Martin / Sint Maarten. 10 teach certification courses (13 PADI, 5 SSI). 11 run snorkelling trips. The biggest cluster is around Saint Martin, with 11. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 27. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SXM Divers | 5.0(312) | none | $140 | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 27 dive operators in St. Martin / Sint Maarten, with the biggest cluster around Saint Martin. 10 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (13 centres), followed by SSI (5).
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $120 to $140 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
11 of the 27 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.
SXM Divers is a PADI dive center based in Sint Maarten that offers private, small-group diving experiences. They provide customized dive trips to local reefs and wrecks, along with a variety of PADI training courses from beginner to professional levels.
The Scuba Shop is a PADI 5-Star Dive and ECO Center offering a comprehensive range of scuba training, dive trips, and snorkel tours. They also have a Dive & Beach Boutique selling watersports and beach lifestyle gear. The shop emphasizes conservation and provides equipment sales, rentals, and service.
Ocean Explorers Dive Center is a PADI 5-star dive center in Sint Maarten offering a range of PADI courses, daily dive trips, and a unique shark dive experience. They emphasize personalized service with small groups and have over 40 years of combined diving experience among their owners. The center also provides equipment rental and air fills.
Dive Sint Maarten is a sporting goods store located in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, with a 4.9-star rating from 212 reviews. They offer services such as guided dives and courses, and are open daily with shorter hours on Sundays.
Scuba Zen is a dive center located in Anse Marcel Marina, Saint Martin. They offer diving and snorkeling activities.
Bubble Shop is a sporting goods store located at 3 Rue de Griselle, Marigot, Saint Martin. It has a 4.8-star rating from 100 reviews and is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Rhino Mini-Speed Boat Snorkeling Tours SXM offers guided mini-speedboat tours along the coast of Saint Martin. They provide various tour options including snorkeling at Creole Rock, beach getaways to Happy Bay, and the "Ultimate Rhino Tour" which includes plane spotting at Maho Beach and exploring caves. Customers pilot their own watercraft under the supervision of experienced guides.
Blue Odyssey Diving is a sports activity location in Marigot, Saint Martin, operating out of HOMMAGE Hôtel & Résidences. They are open Monday to Saturday with a rating of 4.8 stars from 32 reviews.
Aqua Mania Adventures provides boat trips, snorkeling excursions, and scuba diving services in St. Maarten. The operator offers guided reef dives and training for beginners as well as wreck and reef dives for certified divers.
Friendly Island Divers is a sporting goods store located in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, with a perfect 5-star rating from 123 reviews. They are open daily, with shorter hours on Sundays.
| 2 | The Scuba Shop | 4.7(85) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Ocean Explorers Dive Center | 4.8(228) | none | $135 | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Dive Sint Maarten | 4.9(212) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Scuba Zen | 4.8(30) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Bubble Shop | 4.8(100) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Rhino Mini-Speed Boat Snorkeling Tours SXM | 4.7(476) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Blue Odyssey Diving | 4.8(32) | none | none | none | Visit |
