Scuba diving in Búzios: Instructor-led reef dives

Dive among turtles and seahorses with your own underwater photos to keep

Scuba diving in Búzios pairs you with a private instructor for a 2-hour experience that begins with an introductory lesson on João Fernandinho Beach, moves into the water at your own pace, and ends with a 35-minute dive on the reefs of João Fernandes and João Fernandinho. No swimming ability required. The instructor accompanies you the entire time. Photos and video of the dive are included.

The experience

You meet at João Fernandinho Beach, where the instructor walks you through the basics and then takes you into the water to acclimate: no time limit, just until you feel ready to go deeper. This shore adaptation is where the nerves settle and the equipment starts to feel natural. Once you're confident, the actual dive begins on the nearby reefs.

The dive itself lasts about 35 minutes, and your instructor stays with you the whole time. The reefs of João Fernandes and João Fernandinho hold varied species (fish moving through coral, turtles, seahorses), and the water clarity lets you see it all. You don't need to know how to swim. The instructor manages the pace and the depth. The photos and video captured during the dive are yours to keep.

The schedule is flexible, so you can arrange a time that works for your stay. The meeting point is João Fernandinho Beach, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them. Guides speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

What’s included

• Scuba diving with a private instructor.
• one-on-one guidance for the full 2 hours.
• diving equipment.
• photos and video of your dive.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 09:00 and 11:00

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AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by C2Rio Tours & Travel

Is this one for you?Book this dive if you want a private instructor focused only on you. The one-to-one setup means the pace and depth stay matched to your comfort, and the shore lesson gives you time to adjust before committing to the reef.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to know how to swim to scuba dive in Búzios?

No. The instructor stays with you the entire time and manages the dive so swimming ability is not required. The shore lesson at João Fernandinho Beach gives you time to adapt to the equipment and water before the reef dive begins.

How long does the actual underwater dive last?

The dive on the reefs of João Fernandes and João Fernandinho lasts about 35 minutes. Before that, you'll spend time on the beach learning the basics and adapting to the water at your own pace.

What marine life will I see on the dive?

The reefs hold varied species of fish, corals, sea turtles, and seahorses. The water clarity around João Fernandes and João Fernandinho makes it the best spot for diving in Búzios.

Are photos and video included?

Yes. Photography and video of your dive are included in the activity, so you have a record of what you saw underwater.

Can I change the time of my dive?

The schedule is flexible. Contact the company directly to confirm availability for a different time if you need to adjust when you dive.

What do I need to bring or know before I arrive?

Participants over 60 must bring medical authorization (a certificate) clearing them for the activity. Without it, participation is not possible. Diving equipment is provided. The meeting point is João Fernandinho Beach, and public transportation options are available nearby.