7 Diving Trips in Brazil Worth Booking

1.Skip the Line: Lagoa Misteriosa Admission Ticket with Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127Our pick

At Lagoa Misteriosa near Bonito, you’ll descend into a flooded limestone cave with a trained guide and full scuba gear. Beginners reach up to 8 meters, while certified divers go deeper according to their qualification. Guides including Ailan, Edson, and Jonatas have helped make the visit calm and well organized.

“As a beginner in diving, we found it out a very good experience. Place is very good, great scenery, beautiful view. We had great instructors (David and Maria). Gentle and calm. As improvements, a little more preparation to what would be happening under water, specially for the photos shooting. It was difficult understand under water what the team wanted us to do. Also, a warning about the stair that we would need to go down ( amd later up), and lastly, anticipation of the air cilinder weight. Not easy to carry it:”

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2.Diving with Turtles in Floripa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97Best value

Start at 8:00 am at Marina Barra Náutica for a safety briefing, then cruise to Xavier Island with an instructor such as Eduardo. Enjoy a supervised 30-minute scuba session or snorkel, look for turtles and reef life, and return after fruit and water. Groups are limited to eight.

“Chill trip to the surrounding of Xavier island. Saw turtles and a lot of colorful fishes. It was safe for beginner.”

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3.Diving in Buzios

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $150

Travel from Rio to Búzios for a beginner-friendly scuba session at João Fernandes Beach. Your instructor provides the lesson and equipment, then guides you underwater for 45 to 60 minutes. Guide Pablo handles the day, with lunch on Rua das Pedras included.

“Apart for not be able to leave at 4h30pm when the activity ended, we had to wait until 6pm. No fun. Loved my Scuba diving experience, tour guide and comfortable transportation.”

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4.DIVING EXPERIENCE

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Meet at Centro de Mergulho Dive is Cool, then head to João Fernandinho Beach for a three-hour underwater session. You receive a theory lesson, unlimited water practice, personal instruction, and the chance to see turtles, sea urchins, seahorses, coral, and colorful fish.

“O pessoal é legal e amigável, mas a experiência em si não foi muito boa. Já fiz váaaaarios mergulhos de batismo antes e nenhum deles o instrutor ficou tão em cima e próximo de mim como esse. Sem falar que eu questionei a questão da visibilidade, eles falaram que seria de boa mas na verdade a água estava muuuito turva, e mesmo eu perguntando não levaram em consideração para o mergulho. Então tendo como base outros mergulhos que já fiz, esse foi o pior de todos. Não recomendo.”

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5.Discovery Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $150

Meet Paraty Tours in central Paraty, learn safety skills on the boat, then explore Costa Verde waters at 13 to 26 feet with an instructor beside you. Equipment and wetsuit are supplied. Each person enters the water separately, so expect boat time between sessions.

“The dive itself was fabulous. I got one dive while everyone else got two, if not more in some cases. It was never explained to me why I only get one. I also have to say the organisers made little or no effort being the only non national in the group. This I found really poor. One guy did his best and that's all that's expected due to communication challenges. An effort is always appreciated! The guide to my dive did make me feel I was in good hands. I definitely would not recommend doing this trip if you've no Portuguese. I rarely give bad reviews but felt invisible on…”

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6.Arraial do Cabo Scuba Diving Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $255

Travel from Rio’s South Zone to Arraial do Cabo for a small-group scuba outing in clear Atlantic water. Beginners receive a guided one-tank baptism, while certified divers get two tanks. The 10-hour trip includes transport, gear, snacks, and an English-speaking guide when available.

“it was a disappointing experience for the price paid as I was a solo traveller I ended up paying the price for two people and was put on a boat with learned divers. So the excursion took really long as I had to wait my turn to dive. The location was okay but only got to dive till a depth of 8m and dive was cut short when I still had about 70 bar of air for both dives. I wouldn't recommend or book again.”

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7.Best Dive Experience All Inclusive Scuba Diving Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $240

Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo with guide Benito or Flavio, receive equipment and instruction, then explore clear Atlantic waters with a professional. Beginners get close supervision, while certified scuba guests can enjoy two guided tank sessions. Port fees and meals cost extra.

“Pick up was timely. The vehicle was comfortable and Benito was friendly and his English was very good. He got me through the marina and to the dive operator. An English speaking instructor got me set up for the dive and gave me a briefing before turning me over to Luka who led the dive. I was the only certified diver on the boat and got personal attention.”

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