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Explore Brazil

Diving in Brazil offers a vibrant tapestry of marine life and underwater landscapes that cater to divers of all levels. With a coastline stretching over 7,000 km/4,350 miles, Brazil boasts an array of dive environments from colorful coral reefs to dramatic underwater topographies and historic shipwrecks. The warm Atlantic waters surrounding the Northeast region, known for their exceptional visibility, provide a haven for divers eager to explore a myriad of marine species, ranging from majestic pelagics to intricate macro life.

Brazil's dive experiences are diverse, with options for shore entries, boat dives, and liveaboards that operate year-round. Dive resorts and centers are plentiful, offering courses and excursions tailored to individual preferences. Despite some areas being pricier, the opportunity to witness Brazil's unspoilt underwater beauty makes it worthwhile. Notably, the subtropical climate ensures warm waters, making Brazil an inviting destination throughout the year. Each dive unveils a unique aspect of Brazil's rich marine biodiversity, ensuring unforgettable memories beneath the waves.

Power Plug Type
C, N
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX
Tipping
10% / Service Staff / Tipping is appreciated — many restaurants include a 10% service charge, so additional tip is optional.
Airports
GIG, GRU, CGH
Currency
BRL
Dial Code
+55
Electricity
127V / 60Hz and 220V / 60Hz
Time
UTC-3

Upcoming Events

    • Dive Centers

    AMIGOS DO JOE

    AMIGOS DO JOE

    RUA MANUEL DA NÓBREGA, 781, 04001-084 SÃO PAULO, SP - Brazil
    MAR A MAR MERGULHO

    MAR A MAR MERGULHO

    Rua Michel Jeha,160- São Bento, 30350-330 Belo Horizonte MG, MG - Brazil
    CAPTAIN DIVE

    CAPTAIN DIVE

    Rua Virgilio Dalbem, 53, 13084-779 Campinas, SP - Brazil
    ESTAÇÃO MERGULHO SCUBA SCHOOL

    ESTAÇÃO MERGULHO SCUBA SCHOOL

    Alameda Braz Ricardo Santana, 505, 11667-160 Caraguatatuba, SP - Brazil

    XDIVERS CENTRO DE MERGULHO

    Estrada da Barra da Tijuca, 426, 22611-202 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, RJ - Brazil

    Prado’s Dive

    Av Brasil , 1715, 11630-000 Ilha Bela, SP - Brazil

    CNMDIVE

    Avenida Cesar Puglia, 55, 13211-698 JUNDIAI, SP - Brazil

    KAIMANA DIVE E BOAT

    R ANDRE HENRIQUE SERPA PINTO 130, 24.358-611 Niterói, RJ - Brazil

    CHOCO DIVE, CHOCO DIVE ESCOLA DE MERGULHO, VIAGENS E EQUIPAMEN

    Rua Luis Góis 2172, 04043-000 SÃO PAULO, SP - Brazil

    Blue Ocean

    Rua Alfredo Porto, 300, 14091-260 Ribeirão Preto, SP - Brazil

    Coral de Fogo - Diving Experience

    Estrada da Barra da Tijuca, 367, loja 4 - Barra da Tijuca, 22611-201 Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brazil

    CALANGOS D’ÁGUA

    aos 1 bloco d 216, 70660014 Brasilia, DF - Brazil

    APECATU EXPEDIÇÕES

    Rua Anibal Benevolo 190 CENTRO, 45900-000 CARAVELAS, BA - Brazil

    Dive Sites

    SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP
    Pedras Secas <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Pedras Secas (★4.7)

    At this dive site, the depth varies around 15 meters. Its fantastic formation is already worth the visit. The rock formations form corridors, canyons, arches, caves and small caves.
    CNM DIVE, 13211-698 JUNDIAI
    Corveta Ipiranga V17 <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.9)</span>

    Corveta Ipiranga V17 (★4.9)

    One of the most famous wrecks in the country, the Brazilian Navy’s Corveta V17 is approximately 60 meters deep. To dive at this point, you need to have an Extended Range certification or enough experience for deep dives, always accompanied by a professional.
    SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP
    Ilha do Frade <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Ilha do Frade (★4.7)

    Located on the outside sea, in front of Atalaia beach, this point receives numerous tourists who are delighted with the variety of fish found there. The depth is between 8 and 22 meters.
    CNM DIVE, 13211-698 JUNDIAI
    Ilha do Meio <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Ilha do Meio (★4.5)

    Sheltered and quiet place with dives up to 15 m depth. This island, which lies between the Sea of Outside and the Sea of Inside, is very rich in marine life.
    CNM DIVE, 13211-698 JUNDIAI
    Cabeço Submarino <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Cabeço Submarino (★4.5)

    Considered one of the most interesting formations of the Mar de Fora, this reef that is in front of the Sueste Bay, allows us to observe the whole extension of the reef in a spiral ascent. Depth of up to 23 meters.
    Andre K. (#3295223)
    Ilha das Cabras <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

    Ilha das Cabras (★4.3)

    Its surroundings are protected by a Municipal Decree where hunting and fishing are prohibited. As a result, there is abundant and diverse marine life. The area is well marked on the surface and at the bottom there are submerged cables, a truck chassis, an anchor and a statue of Neptune.
    SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP
    Abrolhos / Chapeirão Faca Cega <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Abrolhos / Chapeirão Faca Cega (★4.7)

    The set of coral pinnacles that received the name of “Faca Cega“ (Blind Knife) consists of one of the main diving points of the Abrolhos Archipelago. It has a room that reaches a depth of 25 meters, with almost 20 meters in diameter. The view is impressive, with several passages and burrows.
    Mares
    Quebra-mar <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.0)</span>

    Quebra-mar (★4.0)

    Two-mile wall, full of corals. It is very common to see seahorses, morays, lobsters and reef fish. Maximum depth of 8 meters.
    Mares, Janez Kranjc
    Fenda Jorge Grego <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Fenda Jorge Grego (★4.7)

    The Crack of the Island of Jorge Grego is one of the most famous and desired diving spots of the sea outside of Ilha Grande. The crevice consists of an opening almost 4 meters wide and 15 meters deep, located in the middle of the Island of Greek Jorge. The dive is done with a drift boat and this requires experience.
    Mares, Janez Kranjc
    Vapor Bahia <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.8)</span>

    Vapor Bahia (★4.8)

    The reason for the sinking of the steamer Bahia was a collision with the steamer Pirapama, in which the cause remains a mystery. Today this dive is considered one of the most beautiful in Recife, with minimum depth of 18 and maximum of 25 meters. Many parts of the ship can be identified, and the ship is in navigational position.

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Brazil

    When it comes to marine life, Brazil has almost everything. From reef fish and diverse coral species, to turtles, mantas and whalesharks, it’s an epic place to take your next diving trip. 

    If the elusive whaleshark is a favourite of yours, head to coastal waters, from Ceará to Rio Grande do Sul States and at the small isolated offshore islands, such as Fernando de Noronha, Sao Pedro & São Paulo (not the city!) and Trindade. 

    For other pelagics, especially sharks, perhaps pay a visit to São Pedro and São Paulo (again, not the city!) which is a small archipelago in the mid-Atlantic ridge of the equator. Here, many pelagics stop by during their migrations. The best time to see them is from January until June.  

    Furthermore, 144 miles away from the coast of Brazil in the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Norte is a small island named Rocas Atoll and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lemon sharks make appearances here, along with reef and nurse sharks, among a wealth of other marine critters. 

    The beloved manta ray also graces Brazil with its presence, which is a welcomed treat for any diver. Laje de Santos is a famous site that is part of the marine park off the coast of Sao Paulo. Manta rays often fly by here and put on a show for many dives who come here specifically to see them. The site also hosts macro critters like nudibranchs, as well as larger animals such as dolphins, turtles and even whales.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

    Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
    Green Turtle

    Green Turtle
    1.9k Sightings
    J
    150
    F
    153
    M
    203
    A
    193
    M
    124
    J
    133
    J
    171
    A
    192
    S
    186
    O
    165
    N
    154
    D
    111

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 200

    Alamy-WaterFrame
    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
    1.2k Sightings
    J
    85
    F
    75
    M
    113
    A
    79
    M
    96
    J
    40
    J
    105
    A
    148
    S
    155
    O
    121
    N
    89
    D
    81

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 27

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Barracuda

    Barracuda
    817 Sightings
    J
    42
    F
    57
    M
    95
    A
    53
    M
    99
    J
    13
    J
    62
    A
    99
    S
    130
    O
    90
    N
    45
    D
    32
    Shutterstock-Andrey Armyagov
    Hawksbill Turtle

    Hawksbill Turtle
    595 Sightings
    J
    42
    F
    46
    M
    81
    A
    64
    M
    45
    J
    17
    J
    43
    A
    64
    S
    101
    O
    28
    N
    43
    D
    21

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 600

    iStock/ultramarinfoto
    Wrasse

    Wrasse
    579 Sightings
    J
    76
    F
    74
    M
    76
    A
    32
    M
    42
    J
    11
    J
    73
    A
    32
    S
    18
    O
    71
    N
    47
    D
    27

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 300

    Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
    Octopus

    Octopus
    401 Sightings
    J
    12
    F
    11
    M
    36
    A
    33
    M
    43
    J
    44
    J
    45
    A
    62
    S
    40
    O
    49
    N
    14
    D
    12

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

    iStock/Juliosanjuan
    Eagle Ray

    Eagle Ray
    240 Sightings
    J
    20
    F
    20
    M
    15
    A
    17
    M
    17
    J
    26
    J
    23
    A
    17
    S
    49
    O
    18
    N
    8
    D
    10

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 80

    iStock/Extreme-Photographer
    Stingrays

    Stingrays
    1.4k Sightings
    J
    107
    F
    74
    M
    111
    A
    77
    M
    123
    J
    59
    J
    166
    A
    149
    S
    194
    O
    100
    N
    113
    D
    79

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 85

    iStock-mirecca
    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish
    1.1k Sightings
    J
    86
    F
    122
    M
    159
    A
    62
    M
    75
    J
    47
    J
    74
    A
    120
    S
    95
    O
    88
    N
    91
    D
    88

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Shutterstock-Rich Carey
    Angelfish

    Angelfish
    1.1k Sightings
    J
    118
    F
    94
    M
    213
    A
    53
    M
    80
    J
    43
    J
    61
    A
    94
    S
    57
    O
    53
    N
    117
    D
    91
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
    Butterfly Fish

    Butterfly Fish
    850 Sightings
    J
    105
    F
    107
    M
    101
    A
    51
    M
    68
    J
    32
    J
    65
    A
    86
    S
    43
    O
    37
    N
    81
    D
    74

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish
    828 Sightings
    J
    78
    F
    123
    M
    105
    A
    88
    M
    44
    J
    35
    J
    61
    A
    62
    S
    43
    O
    63
    N
    90
    D
    36

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets
    806 Sightings
    J
    101
    F
    90
    M
    106
    A
    55
    M
    54
    J
    30
    J
    66
    A
    83
    S
    62
    O
    47
    N
    45
    D
    67

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 2

    AdobeStock-hakbak
    Nurse Shark

    Nurse Shark
    704 Sightings
    J
    55
    F
    43
    M
    131
    A
    34
    M
    56
    J
    32
    J
    55
    A
    62
    S
    78
    O
    50
    N
    63
    D
    45

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 100

    iStock-burnsboxco
    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish
    543 Sightings
    J
    56
    F
    44
    M
    66
    A
    22
    M
    57
    J
    18
    J
    30
    A
    68
    S
    41
    O
    53
    N
    55
    D
    33

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Alamy-Andre Seal
    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    538 Sightings
    J
    85
    F
    84
    M
    71
    A
    23
    M
    29
    J
    10
    J
    53
    A
    22
    S
    35
    O
    18
    N
    55
    D
    53

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 150

    Shutterstock-aquapix
    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
    524 Sightings
    J
    77
    F
    36
    M
    73
    A
    40
    M
    34
    J
    46
    J
    23
    A
    39
    S
    24
    O
    41
    N
    59
    D
    32
    iStock-FionaAyerst
    Lemon Shark

    Lemon Shark
    490 Sightings
    J
    40
    F
    11
    M
    73
    A
    28
    M
    55
    J
    45
    J
    35
    A
    34
    S
    75
    O
    61
    N
    23
    D
    10

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 20

    iStock-stephankerkhofs
    Porcupinefish

    Porcupinefish
    466 Sightings
    J
    64
    F
    53
    M
    72
    A
    47
    M
    41
    J
    20
    J
    24
    A
    6
    S
    37
    O
    38
    N
    40
    D
    24

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 55

    Shutterstock-RLS Photo
    Lobster

    Lobster
    449 Sightings
    J
    22
    F
    23
    M
    27
    A
    24
    M
    39
    J
    9
    J
    40
    A
    64
    S
    85
    O
    61
    N
    29
    D
    26

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish
    435 Sightings
    J
    62
    F
    47
    M
    46
    A
    45
    M
    29
    J
    17
    J
    19
    A
    46
    S
    25
    O
    40
    N
    52
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 120

    AdobeStock-Composer.
    Flounder

    Flounder
    376 Sightings
    J
    40
    F
    33
    M
    14
    A
    51
    M
    36
    J
    36
    J
    38
    A
    50
    S
    26
    O
    14
    N
    31
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

    iStock-Hoatzinexp
    Jackfish

    Jackfish
    359 Sightings
    J
    62
    F
    41
    M
    45
    A
    14
    M
    38
    J
    5
    J
    36
    A
    11
    S
    45
    O
    13
    N
    33
    D
    16
    Alamy-WaterFrame
    Common Seahorse

    Common Seahorse
    347 Sightings
    J
    18
    F
    46
    M
    29
    A
    37
    M
    18
    J
    4
    J
    18
    A
    54
    S
    41
    O
    35
    N
    32
    D
    15

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 30

    Shutterstock-Rostislav Stefanek
    Carp

    Carp
    336 Sightings
    J
    29
    F
    28
    M
    23
    A
    31
    M
    22
    J
    24
    J
    29
    A
    41
    S
    21
    O
    27
    N
    38
    D
    23

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 110

    iStock-Rainer von Brandis
    Snapper

    Snapper
    296 Sightings
    J
    49
    F
    34
    M
    17
    A
    11
    M
    26
    J
    11
    J
    10
    A
    35
    S
    30
    O
    9
    N
    45
    D
    19

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

    iStock-wrangel
    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    296 Sightings
    J
    38
    F
    36
    M
    32
    A
    13
    M
    23
    J
    12
    J
    25
    A
    44
    S
    3
    O
    19
    N
    41
    D
    10
    Shutterstock-Erman Gunes
    Blue Tilapia

    Blue Tilapia
    276 Sightings
    J
    30
    F
    25
    M
    15
    A
    16
    M
    16
    J
    18
    J
    22
    A
    38
    S
    27
    O
    22
    N
    28
    D
    19

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 7000

    iStock-Michael Zeigler
    Crab

    Crab
    274 Sightings
    J
    19
    F
    18
    M
    37
    A
    41
    M
    34
    J
    6
    J
    18
    A
    26
    S
    21
    O
    16
    N
    22
    D
    16

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3000

    Shutterstock-zsolt_uveges
    Catfish

    Catfish
    272 Sightings
    J
    29
    F
    31
    M
    19
    A
    15
    M
    16
    J
    18
    J
    15
    A
    31
    S
    21
    O
    28
    N
    30
    D
    19

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Alamy-Nature Photographers Ltd
    Skate Fish

    Skate Fish
    238 Sightings
    J
    62
    F
    20
    M
    14
    A
    38
    M
    13
    J
    14
    J
    11
    A
    23
    S
    14
    O
    19
    N
    3
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
    Goatfish

    Goatfish
    232 Sightings
    J
    50
    F
    30
    M
    27
    A
    12
    M
    14
    J
    0
    J
    18
    A
    20
    S
    14
    O
    7
    N
    23
    D
    17

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 15

    Shutterstock-Hans Gert Broeder
    Garfish

    Garfish
    189 Sightings
    J
    34
    F
    23
    M
    19
    A
    5
    M
    12
    J
    1
    J
    20
    A
    25
    S
    13
    O
    12
    N
    24
    D
    1

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

    AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
    Boxfish

    Boxfish
    174 Sightings
    J
    15
    F
    12
    M
    20
    A
    5
    M
    7
    J
    21
    J
    29
    A
    6
    S
    8
    O
    15
    N
    27
    D
    9

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 360

    iStock-ChristinaPrinn
    Turtle

    Turtle
    154 Sightings
    J
    25
    F
    24
    M
    11
    A
    0
    M
    0
    J
    11
    J
    2
    A
    18
    S
    11
    O
    14
    N
    21
    D
    17

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 8

    Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
    Bannerfish

    Bannerfish
    153 Sightings
    J
    14
    F
    10
    M
    33
    A
    7
    M
    20
    J
    13
    J
    19
    A
    20
    S
    6
    O
    6
    N
    2
    D
    3

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 125

    SSI-Peter-Schinck
    Gurnards

    Gurnards
    123 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    13
    M
    17
    A
    17
    M
    11
    J
    5
    J
    23
    A
    13
    S
    8
    O
    4
    N
    11
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish
    118 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    18
    M
    30
    A
    13
    M
    2
    J
    9
    J
    2
    A
    3
    S
    9
    O
    25
    N
    3
    D
    4

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 20

    Shutterstock-Lewis Burnett
    Guitarfish

    Guitarfish
    98 Sightings
    J
    34
    F
    19
    M
    5
    A
    10
    M
    15
    J
    3
    J
    0
    A
    3
    S
    1
    O
    2
    N
    6
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

    Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish
    97 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    0
    M
    11
    A
    21
    M
    4
    J
    14
    J
    24
    A
    18
    S
    0
    O
    0
    N
    0
    D
    3