We track 65 dive operators in Southwest. 27 teach certification courses (30 PADI, 3 SSI). 8 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Catalina Foothills, with 5. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 65. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas Scuba | 4.7(103) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 65 dive operators in Southwest, with the biggest cluster around Catalina Foothills. 27 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (30 centres), followed by SSI (3). NAUI, SDI/TDI, IANTD also appear.
1 operator in Southwest offers accommodation alongside diving.
8 of the 65 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.
Las Vegas Scuba is a dive shop that offers scuba certifications, equipment sales, and service. They provide a range of courses and organize dive trips. The shop is located in Boulder City, Nevada.
Sin City Scuba is a dive shop offering scuba certifications, equipment sales, and service. They provide a range of courses and organize dive trips. The shop is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Salt & Sea Scuba is a dive shop offering scuba diving courses and equipment. They provide PADI certifications, equipment sales, and dive trips. They also offer air fills and nitrox.
El Mar Diving Center is a sporting goods store located at 2245 W Broadway Rd in Mesa, Arizona. They offer scuba, snorkeling, and free-diving gear, as well as training and a gear repair shop. The business has a Google rating of 4.7 stars based on 66 reviews.
Santa Rosa Dive Center is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center located at the Blue Hole. They offer scuba diving courses, equipment rental, and guided dives. The center also provides air fills and nitrox.
Las Vegas Scuba Academy is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center that provides comprehensive scuba training, from beginner to professional levels. They offer equipment sales, rentals, and service, as well as guided dives and trips. The academy aims to foster a community of divers.
Sierra Diving Center is a PADI 5-star dive center in Reno, Nevada, specializing in scuba instruction, dive travel, and equipment sales and service. They offer a wide range of courses, including technical diving and adaptive scuba programs for disabled divers. Sierra Diving Center is known for its expertise in high-altitude diving in Lake Tahoe.
Mana Scuba is a dive center offering PADI certification courses, equipment sales, and dive trips. They focus on providing personalized training and memorable diving experiences. The center also offers equipment rental and air fills.
Dive Arizona is a dive center located in Queen Creek, Arizona. They offer PADI certification courses, equipment rental, and air fills. The shop also provides guided dives and dive trips.
No Limits Scuba is a PADI 5 Star IDC located in Chandler, Arizona. They offer a comprehensive range of scuba diving services, including training from beginner to instructor levels, equipment sales and service, and guided dive trips. The shop is known for its experienced instructors and commitment to diver safety and education.
| 2 | Sin City Scuba | 4.7(103) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Salt & Sea Scuba | 4.8(100) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | El Mar Diving Center | 4.7(66) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 5 | Santa Rosa Dive Center | 4.7(54) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Las Vegas Scuba Academy | 4.7(48) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Sierra Diving Center | 4.7(43) | none | none | PADI · SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 8 | Mana Scuba | 4.8(42) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
