Diving in Fernando de Noronha



The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago is the main and most  beautiful brazilian marine park and is considered one of the best places in the world for diving. Normally you can enjoy a visibility of up to 50 meters.

The diversity of diving places allows the local  diving companies to offer tour options for any kind  of divers, not only experienced, but also beginners.  It's also possible to make the baptism of those who still do not know the beauties of the sea ground. There are in the Archipelago 16 main places for diving.


All diving companies in the Archipelago have experienced and competent divers  for planing and organizing tours with safety. Two main kinds  of diving are offered: the autonomous diving with air cylinders  and the free diving, which can be an apnea diving or a towing  diving.

The apnea diving is made with glasses only, snorkel and paddles. On the towing diving, a boat through a rope pulls  the diver and he glides in the water, enjoying the natural  charms of the Noronha sea. 

Dois Irmãos

Low rock formations covered by sponges and corals. Frequent sightings of fine beaked sharks.
Maximum depth: 24 m

Cabeço do Sapata

Huge underwater cave, ample and easy to enter, with rocky seaboard, many sponges and fish.
Maximum depth: 42 m

Iuai

Dive spot similar to Pedras Secas, with a great deal of sea life and large fish. One of the best dives in Noronha.
Maximum depth: 24 m

Pedras Secas

A spectacular dive offering maximum visibility. Rocky bottom covered with sea-life surrounded by arches, canyons and small caverns. Divers have an excellent chance of encountering sand sharks and sea turtles.
Maximum depth: 17 m

Ilha do Frade

This is an excellent point for sea-turtle sightings. There  is a distinct difference between area surrounding the  island and the open ocean. Maximum depth: 20 m

Ilha do Meio

Some caves and large lairs, with regular sightings of nurse  sharks (lambarus). Maximum depth: 15 m

Pontal do Norte

Huge submerged rock that looks like an underwater skyscraper. A beautiful dive that begins at sand level, with large  fish sightings, with a slow ascent to 20 meters. Maximum depth: 42 m