We track 152 dive operators in Great Lakes. 40 teach certification courses (45 PADI, 18 SSI). 19 run snorkelling trips. 2 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 152. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Buffalo Scuba | 5.0(141) | none | $75 | SSI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 152 dive operators in Great Lakes. 40 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (45 centres), followed by SSI (18). NAUI, SDI/TDI, SDI, TDI also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $60 to $159 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
2 operators in Great Lakes offer accommodation alongside diving.
19 of the 152 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.
Buffalo Scuba is a dive shop and educational center in Hamburg, New York, offering SSI-certified scuba diving courses from beginner to professional levels. They also provide equipment sales, service, and organize local and international dive trips.
Minnesota School of Diving Inc. - Brainerd is a sporting goods store located in Brainerd, Minnesota, with a 4.9-star rating from 28 reviews. They are open Monday through Saturday and are wheelchair accessible.
American Dive Zone is a PADI 5 Star IDC and a NAUI Premier Dive Center located in Kentwood, Michigan. They offer a wide range of services including courses, equipment sales, and service. They are also a full-service dive shop with a retail store.
Indy Dive Center is a dive shop located in Logansport, Indiana. They offer scuba diving courses, equipment sales and service, and air fills. They are a PADI-certified dive center.
Davey Bones Scuba Center is a dive shop in Barberton, Ohio, with a 4.9-star rating from 48 reviews. They are open Monday through Friday, with limited hours on Friday.
Double Action Dive Charters specializes in exploring shipwrecks in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, offering charters for divers of all skill levels. They operate two vessels, the Seaquest II and the Go Between, and provide access to wrecks at depths ranging from 15 to 300 feet. The company also offers season passes for unlimited diving.
Do Dive In has provided scuba training since 1974 and maintains a retail inventory of scuba and snorkeling equipment in Central Illinois. The operator offers various travel opportunities including local trips to lakes and springs as well as tropical dive destinations.
Green Bay Scuba LLC is a school located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with a 4.6-star rating from 51 reviews. The business is operational and features wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms.
Divepoint Scuba & Adventure Center is a sporting goods store in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with a 4.9-star rating from 19 reviews. It is operational and offers wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances.
Motor City Scuba is a PADI 5-star Professional Development Center with locations in Novi and Southfield, Michigan. They offer a comprehensive range of services including recreational and technical diving courses, equipment sales, and dive travel. They are known for their commitment to providing excellent training, advice, and support to divers of all levels.
| 2 | Minnesota School of Diving | 4.9(30) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | American Dive Zone | 4.9(97) | none | none | NAUI · PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Indy Dive Center | 4.7(65) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Davey Bones Scuba Center | 4.9(51) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Double Action Dive Charters | 4.6(31) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Do Dive In | 4.9(13) | none | $60 | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Green Bay Scuba | 4.6(51) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
