We track 16 dive operators in Avalon. 3 teach certification courses (4 PADI, 1 SSI). 4 run snorkelling trips. The biggest cluster is around Avalon, with 5. 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 | Diving Catalina | 4.5(144) | none | $129 | SSI · PADI · NAUI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 16 dive operators in Avalon, with the biggest cluster around Avalon. 3 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (4 centres), followed by SSI (1). NAUI also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $120 to $129 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
4 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.
Diving Catalina provides snorkel and scuba diving activities for all skill levels at Casino Point Dive Park. The operator offers various certification courses and guided tours led by professional instructors.
Catalina Divers Supply is a sporting goods store located at 1 Casino Way in Avalon, California. They offer diving gear, rentals, air fills, classes, and guided tours. The business has a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 749 reviews.
Catalina Divers Supply & Snorkeling is a sporting goods store located on the Green Pleasure Pier in Avalon, California. They offer snorkel and scuba gear rentals, as well as tours, boat trips, and guided dives. The business has a Google rating of 4.2 stars based on 56 reviews.
Catalina Scuba is a tour agency located at 1 Casino Way in Avalon, California. They offer scuba diving and snorkeling lessons and tours. The business has a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 171 reviews.
Kelp Forest is a dive shop located on Catalina Island, California. They offer scuba diving services, including guided dives and equipment rentals, focusing on the underwater kelp forests that give the business its name. The shop aims to provide an immersive experience of Catalina's marine ecosystem.
Ron Moore's Dive Catalina is a dive shop located on Catalina Island, California. They offer scuba diving services including courses, equipment rental, and guided dives. The shop provides access to the local dive sites around Catalina Island, known for their kelp forests and marine life.
Catalina Scuba is a dive operator located in Avalon, California. They offer guided dives, snorkeling tours, freediving, and a variety of PADI scuba courses.
| 2 | Catalina Divers Supply | 4.8(749) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 3 | Catalina Divers Supply | 4.2(56) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 4 | Catalina Scuba | 4.8(171) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 5 | Dive and Photo | 4.8(56) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Kelp Forest | 4.6(76) | none | none | PADI | none |
| 7 | Ron Moore's Dive Catalina | 4.6(76) | none | none | PADI | none |
| 8 | Catalina Snorkeling Adventures | none | none | $120 | PADI | Visit |