Top 6 Scuba Diving in Brazil

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 receive equipment, instruction, insurance, and a guided underwater visit in a group of no more than four. Beginners descend to 8 meters, while certified participants go deeper according to certification. Expect forest paths, many steps, and striking blue water.

“We did the dive with cylinder. It was my first time diving, so I had a limit of 8 meters for beginners. It was one of the best tours I have ever done, the team gives all the tips and recommendations before starting the activity and pass a lot of safAuto-translated”

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2.Private Program for Accredited Diver in Búzios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75Best value

Meet P&P Escola e Operadora de Mergulho at Praia João Fernandes for a private, shore-based scuba session in Búzios. Certified participants receive full equipment and a DiveMaster guide while exploring a protected natural pool known for turtles, seahorses, coral, and colorful fish.

“A great team. Mathias was a very cool and educational teacher and Mariana was so kind and devoted (not usual to see someone driving you everyday to the diving center as we hadn’t car !). My daughter was so happy with this experience (open water course). Congrats again. Super week spent, thanks to you 🙏”

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3.Diving with Turtles in Floripa

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

Meet at 8:00 am at Barra Náutica for a beginner-friendly scuba session or snorkeling outing to Xavier Island. Instructors supervise the 30-minute underwater visit, with turtles, fish, crabs, eels, and coral possible. Eduardo and captain Sérgio have earned special praise for calm, careful instruction.

“Considero que este es el tipo de experiencias que no se olvidan, hice este tour con mi hija, y ambos quedamos fascinados. Los ayudantes son muy amables y profesionales, si no entiendes algo lo explican hasta que entiendas. Totalmente recomendado.”

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4.from Rio de Janeiro: Diving in Buzios

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

Travel from Rio to Búzios for a guided scuba session at João Fernandes Beach. You receive instruction, equipment, and 45 to 60 minutes underwater, followed by a buffet lunch on Rua das Pedras. Guide Pablo and multilingual instructors support groups of up to 10.

“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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5.Buzios – 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 theory lesson and guided reef swim. A personal instructor stays with you, even if you do not swim, while bilingual support, water practice, and photo and video coverage are included. Confirm the photo fee before booking.

“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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6.Paraty: Discovery Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

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

Spend five hours with Paraty Tours learning basic scuba skills, traveling by boat into Ilha Grande Bay, and taking a supervised 40-minute underwater session at 13 to 26 feet. English, Portuguese, and Spanish instruction is available, but you should arrange your own transport to the marina.

“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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