Scuba Diving in Rio de Janeiro

About this tour

Scuba Diving in Rio de Janeiro, is renowned for crystal-clear waters, rich marine biodiversity, and stunning underwater landscapes!

Founded in 1503 by the navigator Américo Vespúcio, located in the Lakes Region, Arraial do Cabo is approximately two and half hours drive from Rio (170 km / 105 miles).
Famous for being the largest dive center in Rio de Janeiro and one of the most important in Brazil. Its crystal clear waters offer amazing visibility and a rich marine biodiversity, allowing you to see squids, turtles, groupers, lobsters, seahorses, rays or even dolphins. Ideal for beginners and advanced divers.
Jacques Yves Cousteau, one of the pioneers in diving, was amazed with the calm and transparent waters, perfect for diving.
Scuba diving in Arraial do Cabo has excellent diving sites just a few minutes by boat from the port.

Full Scuba gear included:
Mask, regulator, 5 mm wetsuit, BCD, fins;
Two tanks for certified divers (Diving certification required);
One tank for the “baptism” (a guided dive for those without certification or experience).

* Tour details:

• Pick-up time: 5:30am
• Tour duration: 10hs (approx)
• Water temperature: from 19º to 23º C / 66 to 73F
• Depth of dives: 6 to 35 m / 19 to 115 ft (depending on area, season and diver’s experience)
• Diving level: suitable for beginners and experienced divers
  
• Recommendations: before tour, do not eat heavy meals, avoid alcohol, wear light clothes, swimming suit and sandals, bring dry clothes for changing, towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, personal medications, passport or ID card, cash for extras.

* Prices:

• Solo traveler: check our home page with a list of tours to join in or contact us!
• Groups of 2 people – R$ 690, per person
• Groups of 3 people – R$ 650, per person
• Groups of 4 people – R$ 600, per person
• Groups of 5 or more people – R$ 580, per person

* Important information:

• If the chosen date or the number of participants is not available, contact us to schedule the tour with your private group.
• Round trip transfer included in South Zone of Rio: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo and surroundings. Contact us if you are staying in other places in Rio.
• In case of strong wind (not rain), the Coast Guard may prevent the departure of scuba boats from taking place, without notice. If the forecast for the day of your reservation is not good, we will contact you to reschedule or refund.
• Allow more than 12 hours between your dive and your flight.
• Not suitable for people prone to seasickness.