Búzios Dive: Guided Marine Life Experience for Certified Divers

Summary

Guided diving in Búzios with marine life encounters & local guide

You’ll slip into Búzios’ clear waters with your local guide and explore coral gardens between João Fernandes and João Fernandinho beaches. Watch turtles glide by and spot sea horses hiding in waving grass during your 80-minute dive session. All scuba equipment is included, so you can focus on the marine life around you — and maybe laugh at yourself trying to get your fins on straight.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to feel nervous again before a dive — but standing on João Fernandes beach, wetsuit half-zipped, I caught that old flutter in my stomach. Maybe it was the way the morning light hit the water, or just the quiet buzz of other divers getting ready. Our guide, Lucas, noticed and grinned, “First time here? Wait till you see the turtles.” He handed me my mask and we waded in together, fins awkward in the sand (I always forget how clumsy they make me feel out of water).

The water off Búzios is clearer than I’d imagined — not cold exactly, but there’s this fresh bite when you first sink below. We drifted between João Fernandes and João Fernandinho beaches, following Lucas as he pointed out little flashes of color: butterfly fish darting through corals, a lazy crab tucked under a rock. At one point he tapped his tank and waved me over — there was a sea horse clinging to some waving grass. I tried to steady myself for a closer look but totally failed at my buoyancy (Lucas gave me a thumbs up anyway). The main keyword here is “accredited diver” — you really do need your card for this one.

About halfway through our 80-minute background time (which honestly flew by), we spotted two turtles gliding past like they owned the place. There’s something about seeing them up close that makes you forget everything else — even the regulator in your mouth feels less awkward for a second. The coral formations were wild too; Lucas called one “elephant ear” and I still can’t decide if that’s cute or weird. He told us stories about local conservation efforts between breaths, which made me appreciate how much these guides care about their home waters.

We surfaced near João Fernandinho with salt on our lips and sun already warming our faces. Packing up felt slow — maybe because none of us wanted to leave just yet. If you’re looking for a day trip as an accredited diver in Búzios, this is it: real people, real wildlife, no rush. I keep thinking about that sea horse — so tiny it almost didn’t seem real.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Accredited diver personalized beach dive

• Sign up as accredited diver
• Meet exclusive dive guide
• Dive at João Fernandes beach
• Explore marine species and coral
• Practice buoyancy and species ID
• Complete approximately 80-minute dive

Top questions

Do I need to be certified to join this Búzios dive?

Yes, you must be an accredited diver with proof of certification.

Where does the dive take place in Búzios?

The dive happens between João Fernandes and João Fernandinho beaches.

How deep will we go during the dive?

The maximum depth is approximately 11 meters.

How long does the diving experience last?

Total underwater time is around 80 minutes.

Is scuba equipment provided?

Yes, all necessary scuba gear is included in your booking.

Is there a guide during the dive?

You’ll have an exclusive local instructor guiding you throughout.

Can wheelchair users participate?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.

Are there any health restrictions?

This activity isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes use of full scuba equipment—cylinder, ballast belt, wetsuit, regulator, vest, mask and fins—plus an exclusive DiveMaster guide supporting you from shore entry to exit along Búzios’ protected beaches.