We track 19 dive operators in Straits of Mackinac. 4 teach certification courses (4 PADI, 2 SSI). 2 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 19. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scuba North | 4.8(56) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 19 dive operators in Straits of Mackinac. 4 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (4 centres), followed by SSI (2). SDI/TDI, NAUI also appear.
1 operator in Straits of Mackinac offers accommodation alongside diving.
2 of the 19 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.
Scuba North is a PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center located in Traverse City, Michigan. They offer a wide range of services including dive courses, equipment sales and rental, guided dives, and boat trips. They are known for their expertise in Great Lakes diving.
St. Ignace Scuba, LLC is a sporting goods store located in St. Ignace, Michigan. It is operational and has a 4.5-star rating based on 6 reviews. The business is wheelchair accessible.
Seaquatics Scuba, also known as Underwater Antics, provides scuba diving equipment sales, rentals, and repair services. The operator offers a variety of beginner and advanced scuba training courses and organizes group travel trips to various diving destinations.
Thunder Bay Scuba is located in Alpena and provides diving and snorkeling equipment along with air and nitrox fills. The shop coordinates with charter operators to book dives and arrange accommodations for groups. They also offer alternate dive arrangements when weather conditions prevent lake access.
Underwater Antics Scuba is a full-service scuba shop in Midland, Michigan, offering equipment sales and services, as well as local dive trips. They have a perfect 5-star rating from 35 reviews and are operational.
American Dive Zone is a full-service scuba dive center based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They provide scuba training for all levels and offer air and mixed gas fills for local diving.
| 2 | Dive & Glide | 4.8(29) | none | none | NAUI · PADI · SSI · SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 3 | St. Ignace Scuba, LLC | 4.5(6) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Seaquatics Scuba | 4.5(13) | none | none | SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 5 | Great Lakes Divers | 5.0(10) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Thunder Bay Scuba | 4.2(5) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Underwater Antics Scuba | 5.0(35) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | American Dive Zone | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
