Diving baptism in Búzios!
Búzios has a rich marine life, which makes it one of the main diving spots in Rio de Janeiro. Its waters are inhabited by schools of fish, stingrays, turtles, moray eels, corals, as well as dolphins, moonfish, orcas and humpbacks. We work with different types of diving, including baptism diving and snorkeling, for those with no experience.
Type: Diving
Where: Armação de Búzios
Dificulty: Easy
Duration: 6 hours approximately
Minimun Group: 2 pessoas
Perfect waters for a baptism dive
Located in the Lagos Region, in Rio de Janeiro, Armação dos Búzios is an eight-kilometer long peninsula with more than 20 beaches making up its coastline. It receives both the sea currents from the equator and the south pole, which is why we have beaches with warm and cold waters. The region has a very rich and diversified marine life due to the upwelling phenomenon, which is the presence of icy ocean currents coming from the south, responsible for bringing rich nutrients. This attracts different types of schools, stingrays, turtles, which are seen frequently and in large numbers here and not rarely large fish, dolphins, moonfish, orcas and humpback whales. All this makes Búzios one of the best places to take a baptism dive.
Diving exit types
- Baptism Diver (with 1 cylinder) – No experience required
- Certified Diver (with 2 cylinders)
- Companion (mask, fin, snorkel) – No experience required
- Night exit (with 1 cylinder)
Diving spots in Buzios
ISLAND OF ÂNCORA: If you are looking for a unique dive, full of lives and clear water, Ilha (Island) da Ancora in Búzios RJ is the ideal destination! One of the most beautiful diving spots in Brazil. The navigation lasts about 1:30 (during the navigation it is possible to see whales, dolphins, schools of rays and even moonfish). Our dives range in depth from 6m to 30m. The marine life at anchor is very rich! During the dives we can see different species of turtles, rays, corals and many schools of fish. Average visibility is between 8m and 30m. The average temperature is between 21º and 25º. We have 4 main diving spots on the island: East, West, Center and South Side, one dive never being the same.
GRAVATÁS ISLAND: With deep walls, Gravatás Island is a great option for those who want to do this type of diving. The navigation to the island takes about 1:30 and is very close to Ancora Island. The average temperature between 21º and 25º. Dives on the island of Gravatas range from 6m to 25m. Visibility is between 5m to 10m.
WHITE ISLAND: The white island is a great option for those who enjoy Drifting diving. The depth can vary from 8m to 25m. The average temperature of the water is 21º to 25º. Visibility, due to currents, varies from 5m to 12m.
UGLY ISLAND: The island does not live up to its name. Very close to the boarding pier, the ugly island is named for having suffered from a lightning strike, which left it without vegetation. Today the island, besides being beautiful, is being sheltered by several goats left there by the local population. It has a “little beach” for those who do not want to go diving, it is a great option for leisure. It is a very calm and shallow dive, between 3m and 8m. Navigation is about 30 min. The average temperature between 21º and 25º and the visibility is from 3m to 5m.
LAJE DE JOÃO FERNANDES: One of our quietest dive spots, often with warm, clear waters, João Fernandes is well known as a nursery. Many soft corals, schools of small fish and many seahorses are guaranteed during the dive. Shallow dive: between 3m and 8m. The average temperature is between 22° and 25°. Navigation takes about 30 min and average visibility from 5m to 10m.
PARQUE DOS CORAIS (Corals Park): Created by fishermen and local residents, the park of corals is a barrier of statues that protect the corals from large boats. It is a very shallow dive, from 3m to 5m, where you can see several statues such as mermaids, skulls, cannons, etc. The average temperature is between 22° and 25°. Navigation takes about 30 min and average visibility from 5m to 10m.
About the boat
Our vessel over 15m can hold 40 divers. The boat has: LCD TV; sanitized bathroom; 600l fresh water; 2 Showers in the stern; kitchen with stove; solarium with sun loungers on the second floor; Bluetooth radio; GPS with nautical chart and probe; life jackets; support boat; O² kit and first aid kit; plank for emergency transport; complete lighting for Night Diving and solar panel to guarantee the continuous flow of energy to the battery.
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Light clothes and swimwear
- Water
- Diving equipment
- Fruits
- Specialized instructor
- Personalized Snack (if needed)
- Juices and soda
- Insurance
- Companion (mask, snorkel and fin)
- Cactus UV shirt
- Transport
