Diving areas at Fernando De Noronha Arquipelago
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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 is also: - boat tour on the "baia dos golfinhos" (dolphin's bay) - and island tour by buggy 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. Ilha do Meio: Depth: from 8 to 13 meters. Skill level: novice Obs: Rocks and swim-throughs. Cave filled with lobste 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. General information: Our local operator is the best dive center in Fernando de Noronha. RSTC Standards. Multilingual staff: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese. Noronha is a National Park, ruled by Ibama (the Brazilian Environmental Dept) No fishing, no diving knife are allowed. Passengers should be prepared to pay a daily diving tax at the National park. For information on diving in other Brazilian region, please contact us. ![]() |
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