Diving in Angra dos Reis: Shared dives with PADI instructors

Three hours underwater in Angra Bay, watching fish and corals from the boat's equipped platform.

Shared diving in Angra dos Reis with a PADI-certified guide and experienced instructors on a fully equipped boat. The dive site is chosen on the day based on tide and visibility to match conditions. Beginners explore one site. Certified divers access two, encountering colorful fish, corals, turtles and shipwrecks in calm, clear water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Angra dos Reis and islands

• Depart on dive boat
• Visit selected dive spots
• Enjoy diving with instructors
• Experience marine biodiversity
• Relax on tranquil beaches
• Explore local restaurants and markets

The experience

Angra dos Reis sits on the Rio de Janeiro coast with over 365 islands and waters so calm and clear that visibility lets you see the marine life that makes it one of Brazil's top diving destinations. The boat departs daily with a small shared group. Within the first thirty minutes after arrival, you get a general orientation on how the dive will work. After a wetsuit fitting, the boat heads into Angra Bay. Beginners have access to one site. If you hold a certification, you can choose between two deeper sites. The guide is a live PADI instructor speaking English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Wetsuits, fins and tanks come with the booking. You bring only your towel, sunscreen and cash for anything else. Water, seasonal fruit and a light snack are served on the boat during the return. The exact dive spots shift based on the day's tide and visibility, so the guide can steer you toward the best conditions and the richest marine life. Colorful fish, corals, turtles and even shipwrecks are what divers encounter here, though what you see depends on which site the guide chooses and the season.

Public transportation reaches the departure point, so you don't need a rental car to get there. Infants can join if they sit on an adult's lap. The activity suits all fitness levels. Cancellations made at least 24 hours ahead receive a full refund. Same-day cancellations do not.

What’s included

• Snacks and water on the boat.
• wetsuit fitted to your size.
• air tank.
• flippers.
• PADI-certified guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• orientation and safety briefing before the dive.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

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.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunrise Adventure Ribeirão Preto

Is this one for you?Book this shared dive if you're a beginner or certified diver arriving with a free afternoon and no car. The guide handles the boat, the equipment and the dive site choice, and public transport gets you there. The group stays small, and the guide adjusts the site based on the day's conditions to give you the clearest water and best marine life.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What's the water like when I dive in Angra dos Reis?

Angra dos Reis is known for calm, crystal-clear water with excellent visibility, letting you see colorful fish, corals, turtles and shipwrecks. The exact marine life you encounter depends on which dive site the guide chooses based on the day's tide and visibility conditions.

Do I need to be a certified diver to go?

No. Beginners can dive one designated site with the guide's instruction during the orientation. If you hold a PADI certification, you access two deeper sites instead. The guide is a PADI-certified instructor.

What do I need to bring and what's provided?

The operator provides wetsuits, fins and tanks fitted to your measurements (you'll give your shoe size, height and weight when booking). Bring a towel, sunscreen, and cash or a card for incidentals. Water, seasonal fruit and a light snack are served on the boat.

How long does the whole activity take?

The dive lasts three hours from start to finish, including the orientation, wetsuit fitting, the boat ride to Angra Bay, the dive itself and the return.

Can I get to the boat without a car?

Yes. Public transportation options are available near the departure point, so you can reach the boat without renting a vehicle.