Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Rio de Janeiro

Arraial do Cabo is a 3.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in South America, Brazil, Caribbean which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

Por ônibus (dutra) Ilha Grande is also known as Angra dos Reis.

Easy access by boat from the harbour. Sometimes restricted by Brazilian Environmental Agency (IBAMA), need to check first. Enseada da Praia Vermelha is also known as Praia Vermelha.

From the cities of Angra dos Reis or Paraty in Rio de Janeiro state leave dive boats and live aboard boats to Ilha Grande area. Boca do Boqueirao is also known as Praia Longa.

In the late 60's a fire starts in a cargo vessel heading from Angra dos Reis to Buenos Aires. It has returned to Angra dos Reis but was not allowed into the harbor and was sent to the Aracatiba bay area. Few days later it sunk. Since 2004 penetration is getting more and more risky due to bad conditions of the wreck. From the cities of Angra dos Reis or Paraty in Rio de Janeiro state leave dive boats and live aboard boats to Ilha Grande area.

Ponta Sul da Ilha de Porcos is also known as Ilha de Porcos.

Usual marine life for the coastal South Atlantic area. By boat from Angra dos Reis or Paraty. Ponta da Ilha Longa is also known as Long Island Cape.

Many dive centers from São Paulo State make their novice divers training in the area of Paraty. Ilha dos Meros is one of the most visited spot in the area. From the many piers of Paraty city in the state of Rio de Janeiro, several dive boats reach this dive site.

From the cities of Angra dos Reis or Paraty in Rio de Janeiro state leave dive boats and live aboard boats to Ilha Grande area.

This chopper was sunk about Y2K by a diver center. It is a Esquilo chopper (Brazilian made). Not in the best chape but, why not get wet? From Angra dos Reis or Paraty cities there are a good number of dive boats and live aboards to the Ilha Grande area.

Shipwreck from 1866 according to the records due to pirate action. From Angra dos Reis or Paraty cities, Rio de Janeiro state, there are quite a few dive boats and live aboards.

From the cities of Angra dos Reis or Paraty in Rio de Janeiro state leave dive boats and live aboard boats to Ilha Grande area.

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At average of Ilha Grande are dive site. You can find moreys, crabs, small reef fish. Very often live aboard boast stop by for the end of the day plus night dives here. Dive boat reach Ilha Grande area from the cities of Angra dos Reis or Paraty in Rio de Janeiro State.

Very interesting dive site. It has a unique under water topology sorted with narrow passages and short caves. It is also common to spot rays. The dive site itself is the submerged rock formation 500~600 meters off the Lage do Coronel. The Parcel is indicated by a navigation buoy and the Lage is indicated by a navigation aid light close to the Angra dos Reis harbor channel. Dive boats and live aboard boats reach the site from the cities of Angra dos Reis or Paraty. Parcel do Coronel is also known as Lage do Coronel.

On this site you can find a big variety of sea life. There are no fish fishes, but there are always some moray eels, brazilian electric Rays (treme-treme), squids, octopuses and other interesting species like the plagiobrissus grandis. It's an excelent site for a night dive! Usually there's no current and visibility is around 5 meters. It's a good idea to be careful with fishermen in the coast and carry a knife with you so you can cut lines and nets if you need. Shore Diving Arriving at Prainha, go to the right side of the beach. The dive there is usually better than on the left side. Prainha is also known as Prainha.

Ilha dos Ratos is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Paraty which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Ilha dos Ganchos is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Paraty which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

fantastic dive with PL Divers Arraial do Cabo RJ Grutazul is also known as blue cave.

By boat from Paraty city. Ilha Comprida is also known as Comprida Island.

By boat from Paraty city. Ilha dos Cocos is also known as Cocos Island.

By boat from Praia dos Anjos in Arraial do Cabo city.

By boat from Praia dos Anjos in Arraial do Cabo city.

By boat from Praia dos Anjos in Arraial do Cabo city.

By boat from Praia dos Anjos in Arraial do Cabo city.

By boat from Praia dos Anjos in Arraial do Cabo city.

By boat from Praia dos Anjos in Arraial do Cabo city.

By boat from the Praia do Anjos in Arraial do Cabo city. Saco do Anequim is also known as Anequim Bay.

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Ilha dos Papagaios is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Cabo which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

We can divide the island into two points for diving: the internal part, where there is a wreck of a fishing vessel, has depths ranging from 9 to 20 meters. The bottom is sand and rocks that form passages between the rocks. Here the level of experience is the recommended level. From the outside, small caves, can reach 42 meters in depth and the level is advanced. Visibility of 10 meters to 25 and the temperature and crystal clear waters of the island, 25 º C. It has an excellent marine fauna, with caves and rocks with colorful corals and sponges. Many marine species, lizards, and skates cheetah butter, xeréus, olhetes, grouper and whiting, brothers, trumpets, moreias, turtles, eye-to-cow, octopus, shrimp, starfish and lots of variety of colorful fish, and possible to see dolphins in the summer. From the town of Abraham in the big island, sailing toward the southeast, around the points: palms island, Castilian lighthouse, island gurirí, Lopes Mendes beach at this point going toward the south total navigation time of about 40min.

Bunda do Elefante is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

It is a small rock close to the Angra dos Reis harbor channel. Its position is indicated by a navigation light. If the sea conditions permit it is possible to dive around it in 35 minute (keeping a depth of 5~7mt). By boat from Angra dos Reis or Paraty. Dive site is marked by a Navigation Light.

Great dive for both experienced and non-experienced divers. Dive site depth starts at 4m (13ft) close to aquarium area and gradually descends to 36m (118ft) in sandy area. Good passages around 18-12m (59-39ft). On the right side of the site (looking towards the island) is located the sand path called "Avenida Brasil" (a reference to a famous avenue in Rio de Janeiro), which starts in "classroom" at 6-8m (20-26ft) and descends to the sand area at 36m (118ft). Some good passages also may also be found if you go further than "Avenida Brasil". Normally this spot has no current (or very low current), but depending on weather you may face some medium currents (and surge close to island). Green turtles are spotted with high frequency in this site. You'll also see spotted moray eels, scorpionfish, french angelfish, flying gurnard, pufferfish, flouders, cowfish, batfish, rays (stingray, eagle ray, electric ray, etc.), green moray eels, and much more. Access is only possible by boat. Boats leave from Marina da Gloria every weekend around 8:30am. Trips may take between 45-90 minutes depending on type of boat.

Dive site close to a pier which supplies live aboard boats with fresh water. During the filling time, it's worth to make a few bubbles at the rocks surrounding the pier or even underneath it. Morrays, crabs and turtles can be seen here. From the cities of Angra Dos Reis or Paraty in Rio De Janeiro state leave dive boats and live aboard to the Ilha Grande area.