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.

Why Choose Our Scuba Diving Tour in Rio de Janeiro?

Experience the stunning underwater landscapes of Arraial do Cabo, known as the “Brazilian Caribbean,” with incredible visibility and rich marine life.
Our certified PADI instructors guide you through every step, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver. We offer introductory dives (baptism dive) for first-timers and advanced dives for certified divers.
Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the coast before diving, with breathtaking views of secluded beaches, rock formations, and turquoise waters.

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$ 830, per person
• Groups of 3 people – R$ 800, per person
• Groups of 4 people – R$ 750, per person
• Groups of 5 or more people – R$ 650, 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.

Book Now your Scuba Diving Tour in Rio de Janeiro!

Embarking on a scuba diving adventure in Arraial do Cabo promises unforgettable underwater experiences amidst some of Brazil’s most stunning aquatic landscapes.
RioXtreme was born to show that Rio de Janeiro has a lot of options besides traditional Tourism. We offer the best in Hiking, Adventure and Eco Tours in and around Rio for over fifteen years, treading our brand and identity in our tours, always focused on quality, safety, respect for nature and the others. Our certified and passionate team always seek to share this knowledge with the customers, and hope to make the experiences unique and unforgettable!