Fernando de Noronha - Diving Areas |
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On Fernado de Noronha, two types of diving can be done: self-contained (with air tanks) and free dives (skin diving). Spear fishing is entirely prohibited. For self-contained divers there are 3 local firms which basically offer two services:
- Beginning Dives - 1 tank dive completely assisted by our Dive Master, complete equip. and transfers
- Experienced Dives (certified divers)- 2 tanks, weight, transfer, boat and Dive Master Guides speak english, french and german.
There are also:
- boat tours on the 'Baia dos Golfinhos' (dolphin's bay)
- and an island tour by buggy. |
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Buraco do Inferno
Depth: from 6 to 17 meters
Skill level: novice
Obs: small cave called "Devil’s Hole"
Cabeço Submarino
Depth: from 4 to 20 meters
Skill level: intermediate
Obs: Sloping wall surrounded by a feeding area for turtles
(green and hawksbills). Seldom visited.
Cagarras
Depth: from 8 to 30 meters
Skill level: intermediate
Obs: Rocky area close to Rata Island
Ilha do Frade
Depth: from 10 to 23 meters
Skill level: intermediate
Obs: Large beams of rock around the Frade Island. Turtles and sharks on the southern side. |
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Ilha do Meio
Depth: from 8 to 13 meters
Skill level: novice
Obs: Rocks and swim-throughs. Cave filled with lobster.
Iuias
Depth: from 8 to 24 meters
Skill level: advanced
Obs: Large rocks filled with caves and swim-throughs. They shelter big snappers and groupers. Often a big shark or a turtle.
Navio do Leão
Depth: 10 meters
Skill level: novice
Obs: Steamer sank in the 30’s. Shaft, boilers and other parts can be observed. |
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Pedra da Sapata
Depth: from 2 to 43 meters
Skill level: advanced
Obs: Rocky spire rising from 43 m to the surface. In the chamber below, often a big jew-fish or a bull-shark.
Pedras Secas
Depth: from 12 to 17 meters
Skill level: intermediate
Obs: 3 reefs with rocky canyons.
Filled with grunts, ocean triggers, jacks and barracudas.
Ponta da Sapata
Depth: from 14 to 27 meters
Skill level: intermediate
Obs: Black cliff with long beams of rock. Cathedral-like cave (height 15 m). Chimney in the back. |
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Pontal do Norte
Depth: 45 meters
Skill level: advanced
Obs: Deep dive through the primal blue. Expect encounter large pelagic fish.
Ressureta
Depth: from 6 to 13 meters
Skill level: novice
Obs: Dive in the channel between two Islands
Corveta V17
Depth: from 42 to 63 meters
Skill level: advanced
Obs: Brazilian navy ship, sank 1983.
Totally intact, sits upright, drips with colour. A very special deep dive.
For information on diving in any other Brazilian region, please contact us.
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