In the Galapagos dive Scuba Iguana
SCUBA IGUANA 5 Star PADI Dive Center & Travel Agency. We are the undisputed leader in Galapagos diving, since 1995.
Encircled by its protective marine reserve the Galapagos is perhaps the world’s greatest dive destination - from whale sharks to nudibranchs breathtaking biodiversity awaits!
NEWS FLASH
Between 11 and 29 June 2025, in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos,
Scuba Iguana and Jennifer Cumming (PADI Course Director) are staging a
PADI Instructor Course
To participate you should:
- 1: Have been certified as an Open Water Diver for at least 6 months
- 2: Possess Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver certs, or equivalent WRSTC-recognised certs
- 3: Have active First Aid training
- 4: Be certified as a Divemaster or have an equivalent WRSTC-recognized cert
- 5: Be 18 years old (legal age)
- 6: Have an up to date PADI medical form
Daily Diving Tours
Scuba Iguana's tours visit the best sites in the archipelago, delivering fun and exceptional service, whilst ensuring safety above and below the waterline. Whether you are new to diving or very experienced, whether you are traveling alone, with a buddy, or with kids, and whether you want a group or a private guided experience, let us show you the beauty and wonder of the ocean.
Our Dive & Travel Packages
Want some additional experiences in your Santa Cruz based day dive program?
Then try our fabulous dive and travel packages, extending the range of your activities and providing for a more fully rounded Galapagos vacation!
A visit to San Cristobal Island is a perfect starting point for an extended experience. Explore the attractive capital town of the Galapagos, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Visit the famous Kicker Rock dive site and more…
DIVE HOPPING
Located at the heart of the Galapagos, Santa Cruz Island is the hub from which to reach the emblematic beauties of the archipelago. Whilst here, why not take in more of our breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary animals.
Santa Cruz Adventures
If you’re in the Galapagos to take a liveaboard dive trip or naturalist cruise, why not extend your stay by day-diving? This is the perfect warm up (or wind down) to any on-board experience and a complement enjoyed by many.
Cruise Extensions
Isabela Island does not have a developed scuba industry but it does have ‘paradise’ beaches, awesome snorkelling and fabulous hiking, including the opportunity to visit one of the world’s largest volcano caulderas!
Relax & Explore
The Galápagos Islands are renowned for unique animals and plants but it’s often overlooked that our archipelago also has a unique cultural and social history, heritage that impacts on lifestyle, cooking and much more.
Nature & Culture
If you can't find the right program in the packages listed here, let us create for you a fully personalized Galapagos trip, tailored exactly to your interests and expectations. The sky really is the limit, so please just ask!
Customized Trips
Why do people choose Scuba Iguana?
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Quality performance / Exceptional Service
- Whether in the office or on board, our aim is to provide a high quality, seamless operation. Our attentive and highly knowledgeable staff are fully aware of our divers’ needs and are always on hand to assist, ensuring stress free, relaxed and enjoyable experiences.
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High safety standards
- Our preventative planning is second to none as are our emergency procedures. On board everything is well organised, with detailed briefings, small groups, private escorts for divers with special needs, first aid kits, emergency oxygen and life jackets for all.
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Marine life expertise
- Our dive guides are accredited by the National Park, and some are qualified biologists. All are highly knowledgeable in regard to marine flora and fauna and greatly enjoy sharing their knowledge so, if you have any questions, do please just ask!
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Fun on board
- Bringing the joy of the underwater world to guests is our passion, not just our job! Because we love what we do, smiles, laughter and positive energy characterise the ambiance on our trips, as you can see by looking at our visitors’ testimonials.
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Dive Cruises
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Naturalist Cruises
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PADI Scuba Diving Courses
After filling out the application you will start an adventure through the world of scuba diving
Our courses
Want to learn more?
- Discover Scuba Diving
- Never dived before? Take your first breath underwater with a private guide on our regular diving tours for maximum safety and diving fun.
- Open Water Diver
- Certainly the most important course in the training career of many divers: learn to dive properly and become an Open Water certified diver in a place that is worth it.
- Advanced Open Water Diver
- Ready to go deeper? Expand your range and knowledge for a richer diving experience.
- Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)
- Learn to dive with a higher oxygen concentration, ideal for repetitive dives, or simply for greater diving comfort.
- Scuba Review Program
- Has it been a while since your last dive? Then refresh your diving knowledge so that you can dive safely in a group again.
- Rescue Diver
- Diving is a risky pleasure, which makes it important to know what to do for your own and others' safety and to take responsibility.
- Emergency First Response
- This comprehensive course complements the Rescue Diver training and is valuable for incidents both in and out of the water.
- Dive Master
- Learn to become a scuba professional in one of the most unique, exciting and challenging dive spots in the world.
Our Dive Guides
Our dive guides are all certified PADI instructors with many years of experience in local waters. They are born and raised on the Islands, speak Spanish and English, and are authorized for guidance by the National Park Galapagos.
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Paulo Tobar
Dive Guide/ PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT)
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Edison Alban
Dive Guide/ PADI Instructor (OWSI)
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Gaby Cabrera
Dive Guide/ PADI Instructor (OWSI)
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Javier Mahauad
Dive Guide/ PADI IDC Staff Instructor
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Sebastian Barrera
Dive Guide/ PADI Instructor (OWSI)
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Daniel Solis
Dive Guide/ PADI IDC Staff Instructor
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Natalia Cifuentes
Dive Guide/ PADI IDC Staff Instructor
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Sebastian Cedeño
Assistant/ PADI Instructor (OWSI)
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John Mantilla
Assistant/ PADI Instructor (OWSI)
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Anderson Moreta
Assistant/ PADI Instructor (OWSI)
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Testimonials
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
“We spent 10 days in March with Scuba Iguana and everything went very well, both the land excursions and the dives. The organization by Lisa was perfect. Thanks to Gabi, Saimon, Enrique and the rest of the team for their involvement in the dives and their concern for safety. Magnificent professionals.”
“Top Diving School: we had to book at short notice, got immediate responses, and booked a PADI OWD for my son and a Nitrox course for me. Immediately noticing the competence and good spirit on the boat, after a few days, we were looking forward to diving with friends. The lovely crew and top-notch guides will provide you with everything you could ask for to effortlessly explore this underwater paradise. Thank you Edison, Kowi and the whole Scuba Iguana team for some of the best diving days of our lives.”
“We made a rather last minute decision to visit Galapagos and the initial inquires I sent out to places that looked promising online went mostly unanswered. We wanted to do some diving and when I saw Scuba Iguana offered customized packages I contacted them. Best choice I could have made. Sabine responded promptly and put together a first class land tour and diving package for us, including accommodations and transportation. She was super easy and fun to work with. Her recommendations were spot on and everything worked seamlessly. We couldn't have done better. Thank you Sabine and Suba Iguana!”
“My daughter and I went on a dive trip in the Galapagos. The Scuba Iguana agency had many positive reviews, so I contacted them and briefly described what we wanted: lots of dives, shore excursions and some islands. Lisa in sales got back to me right away. She offered me a trip plan and, after several exchanges of views and ideas, Lisa put together an itinerary for us. From the moment we landed in Santa Cruz Galapagos, the agency handled the execution of the iteration exceptionally well. The dive guides, boat crew, equipment and transportation from place to place were all done with the highest level of professionalism and service, always with a smile. I have no doubt that if we make another trip to Galapagos, the choice will be Scuba Iguana. Simply a professional store that provides you with a very high quality service.”
“Scuba Iguana's dive team is a well organized team that makes diving seamless. Quime (Kiki) is the lead dive guide who does an excellent safety briefing along with a profile of the dive site and what to expect regarding currents, sea critters etc. We dove with Kiki on all of our dives and even though he has dived in the Galapagos for 27 years and has 10,000 dives, he still gets excited during each dive. We were so fortunate to see schools of spotted eagle rays, scalloped hammerheads, mobula rays, yellow rays, manta rays, endemic garden eels, endemic black striped Selema fish, turtles, King angel fish, tuna, trevalies, variety of other fish and white tip sharks. At Gordon Rocks we even saw a Mola Mola jump out of the water! He is a fantastic dive guide and lots of fun. Every dive guide at Scuba Iguana provides the same experience that we had. We would highly recommend this dive operator as safety is number one but they are a lot of fun and very organized. It is a very professional team.”
“Scuba Iguana does it right! From amazing service on the boat, to fantastic, safe and attentive instruction to an amazing fresh caught fish lunch. Book with Scuba Iguana. You won’t be disappointed.”
“A friend and I decided to do our advanced certification with Scuba Iguana. Great decision. We felt well guided , safe at all times and had a an amazing underwater experience. The crew and dive masters were professional and a lot of fun to be around. Add in hammerheads, Galapogas sharks, white and black tip reef sharks , rays and turtles and it was the perfect scuba experience for us. thx to all.”
Meet our sales team
All locals, all divers and with many years of experience in the tourism business in Galapagos.
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Lisa
Sales Agent
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Jessica
Sales Agent
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Sabine
Sales Agent
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Virginia
Sales Agent