We track 29 dive operators in Channel Islands. 5 teach certification courses (5 PADI). 4 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 29. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dive Santa Barbara | 4.5(223) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.

Fin lists 29 dive operators in Channel Islands. 5 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (5 centres).
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $119 to $199 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
1 operator in Channel Islands offers accommodation alongside diving.
4 of the 29 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 Santa Barbara is a dive shop located in the Santa Barbara harbor that provides scuba instruction and equipment sales. The operator works with local dive boats to offer access to the Channel Islands for training and recreational diving.
The Peace is a 62 foot liveaboard dive boat based in Ventura, California, offering single and multi-day trips to the Channel Islands, Cortes Bank, and Tanner Bank. The vessel features a full galley, a hot tub, and four compressors for air fills, with nitrox available for an additional fee. The operator provides scuba and free-diving tours, as well as charters for snorkeling, hunting, and photography.
Malibu Divers is a long-standing dive operator located on the Pacific Coast Highway in Southern California. The company provides PADI-certified training, guided boat dives, and a variety of scuba equipment for sale.
Ventura Dive & Sport is a dive shop located in Ventura Harbor Village. They offer dive excursions, wetsuit rentals, and courses, as well as a range of dive gear. The shop is operational and has a 4.5-star rating based on 69 reviews.
Eco Dive Center is a Los Angeles based dive shop offering scuba equipment sales, training programs, and island boat trips. They provide a range of courses from beginner certifications to professional and technical levels.
Maverick UnderSea Divers is a PADI-certified training provider that specializes in private and small group scuba instruction. The company operates locations in California and Florida and provides services including scuba certification courses and cylinder hydro-testing.
SCDiving - Scuba Diving & Water Sports is a dive school in Camarillo, California, with a 5-star rating from 72 reviews. They are open Tuesday through Friday, with extended hours on Fridays. The business offers wheelchair accessible facilities.
Spectre Dive Boat is a family-owned charter offering single-day diving and snorkeling trips to the Channel Islands. The 85-foot vessel features amenities including a hot tub, sun deck, and an on-deck shower room.
Spectre Dive Boat is a family-owned charter offering single-day diving and snorkeling trips to the Channel Islands. The 85-foot vessel features individual dive stations, a freshwater hot tub, and onboard air compressors. Trips include meals and depart from Ventura Harbor.
Triton Diving Charters provides custom boat diving trips to the Channel Islands for small groups. The vessel offers overnight and multi-day charters equipped with air and nitrox fills, deco stations, and passenger accommodations.
| 2 | Peace Dive Boat | 4.8(43) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 3 | Malibu Divers | none | none | $119 | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Ventura Dive & Sport | 4.5(69) | none | none | PADI | none |
| 5 | Eco Dive Center | none | none | $199 | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Maverick UnderSea Divers | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | SCDiving | 5.0(72) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Spectre Dive Boat | none | none | none | none | Visit |
