Dive with Scuba Iguana in Galapagos
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!
San Cristobal Island is a starting point for terrific diving experiences such as Kicker Rock.
DIVE HOPPING
Breathtaking landscapes, Giant tortoises and bird watching: Santa Cruz Island is the hub to reach the most emblematic beauties of the archipelago.
Santa Cruz Adventures
Day diving tours are the perfect complement to your naturalist cruise, or the perfect warm up for your diving cruise.
Cruise Extensions
Isabela Island: Paradise beaches, volcano hiking and awesome snorkeling.
Dive & Relax
Just as the Galápagos Islands have developed unique animals and plants, the archipelago’s social history leads to unique lifestyles and cooking.
Nature & Culture
Can't find the right program among our packages? No problem! We will be happy to create your personalized Galapagos dream trip.
Customized Trip
Why do people choose Scuba Iguana?
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Quality performance
- Our aim is to provide a seamless operation every day. Our attentive and experienced crew knows the needs of diving and always offers a helping hand.
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High safety standard
- Whether preventative or for emergencies, we are organized with detailed briefings, small groups, private escorts for divers with special needs, trained staff, first aid kits, oxygen and sufficient life jackets on board.
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Marine life expertise
- Our dive guides have many years of diving experience and know the local underwater world like the back of their hand. In fact, some of them are studied marine biologists.
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Fun on board
- We love what we do. Bringing diving and the underwater world of the Galapagos closer to our guests is our passion, not just a job.
Find the Galapagos Cruises
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
- Practice in the pool
- Practice in open water
- Theory and test
- Obtaining a certificate
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