Top 7 Scuba Diving Tours in Brazil

1.Skip the Line: Lagoa Misteriosa Admission Ticket with Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127Our pick

At Lagoa Misteriosa near Bonito, you’ll walk through forest, descend steps to a sinkhole lake, and explore its clear blue water with a scuba instructor. Beginners reach up to 8 meters, while certified participants go deeper according to their certification. Guides such as Ailan, Edson, Felipe, and Jonatas have helped make sessions calm and well organized.

“We did the dive with cylinder. It was my first time diving, so I had a limit of 8 meters for beginners. It was one of the best tours I have ever done, the team gives all the tips and recommendations before starting the activity and pass a lot of safAuto-translated”

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2.Diving with Turtles in Floripa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97Best value

Join instructors Eduardo and Sérgio for a beginner-friendly underwater outing from Marina Barra Náutica in Florianópolis. After a safety briefing, you boat toward Xavier Island for a supervised 30-minute scuba session or snorkeling, with chances to see turtles, colorful fish, crabs, eels, and coral. Groups are limited to eight.

“I had an absolutely amazing and exceptional first-time diving experience thanks to this fantastic team: Diver Eduardo and Boat Captain Sérgio. ​They were both incredibly cooperative and friendly throughout the trip. It is very clear that they possess extensive diving experience and professionalism. ​Despite this being my first time, they patiently gave me complete instructions and made sure I understood every step. Once we were underwater, I never felt scared for a moment! Eduardo stayed right by my side, checking on me every few minutes, which was extremely reassuring. ​I highly recommend this team, especially for first-time divers. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable experience.”

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3.Diving in Buzios

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $150

Travel from Rio to Búzios by authorized vehicle, meet your instructor at João Fernandes Beach, and enjoy a 45 to 60 minute beginner-friendly scuba session. Guide Pablo helps with the day, while Marianna at the dive center can advise experienced divers about morning boat trips. Lunch on Rua das Pedras is included, but drinks, marine tax, photos, and videos cost extra.

“If I could give this negative stars, I would, but that still wouldn't be enough. DO NOT book this tour. The drive from Rio is not 2.5 hours as advertised. It's a 3 hour drive after all the pick ups are done, and that's with no traffic, so expect at least 4-5 hours one way. We had holiday traffic that TOOK 7 TOTAL HOURS EACH WAY. Can you blame the travel company for traffic? In this case, yeah, I do. Evidently, this traffic is normal around new years, and they still offered this tour without any indication that I would be SPENDING OVER 14 HOURS on this godforsaken [expletive] bus.…”

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4.DIVING EXPERIENCE

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Meet at Centro de Mergulho Dive is Cool, then head to João Fernandinho Beach for a theory lesson and relaxed water practice. A personal instructor stays with you, making this suitable for beginners and non-swimmers. Look for turtles, colorful fish, coral, and sea urchins, with photo and video service included.

“O pessoal é legal e amigável, mas a experiência em si não foi muito boa. Já fiz váaaaarios mergulhos de batismo antes e nenhum deles o instrutor ficou tão em cima e próximo de mim como esse. Sem falar que eu questionei a questão da visibilidade, eles falaram que seria de boa mas na verdade a água estava muuuito turva, e mesmo eu perguntando não levaram em consideração para o mergulho. Então tendo como base outros mergulhos que já fiz, esse foi o pior de todos. Não recomendo.”

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5.Discovery Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $150

Meet Paraty Tours in central Paraty, learn safety basics during the boat ride, then take a guided 40-minute underwater session at 13 to 26 feet. You’ll use provided scuba gear and a wetsuit, with one person in the water at a time. English, Portuguese, and Spanish support is available.

“The dive itself was fabulous. I got one dive while everyone else got two, if not more in some cases. It was never explained to me why I only get one. I also have to say the organisers made little or no effort being the only non national in the group. This I found really poor. One guy did his best and that's all that's expected due to communication challenges. An effort is always appreciated! The guide to my dive did make me feel I was in good hands. I definitely would not recommend doing this trip if you've no Portuguese. I rarely give bad reviews but felt invisible on…”

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6.Arraial do Cabo Scuba Diving Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $255

Travel from Rio’s South Zone to Arraial do Cabo with a guide such as Bruno, then take a boat into clear Atlantic water for a guided scuba session. Beginners receive instruction and one tank, while certified guests receive two. Expect a long day, 2.5 hours each way, snacks onboard, and a small group of up to six.

“(Part 1) I visited Rio de Janeiro a week ago. I wanted to book one day scuba diving trip. Safety was an important aspect, as I was alone. This is why I was looking for arrangement with hotel pick up option. Among numerous online offers I have found GetYourGuide platform. This platform had the most detailed description of the trip, especially about the diving. This was the reason to choose this option. There were positive and negative impressions. Positive: Bruno was my guide. Very dedicated to his job, with official and respectful approach to the client. He was giving many interesting pieces of information during relatively long trip (2.5 hours)…”

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7.Best Dive Experience All Inclusive Scuba Diving Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $240

Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for a guided scuba experience in clear Atlantic water. Beginners receive instruction and close support, while certified participants can enjoy two full-tank underwater sessions. Benito handles many transfers, and guides such as Flavio and Luka may assist with translation, local context, and boat logistics.

“Pick up was timely. The vehicle was comfortable and Benito was friendly and his English was very good. He got me through the marina and to the dive operator. An English speaking instructor got me set up for the dive and gave me a briefing before turning me over to Luka who led the dive. I was the only certified diver on the boat and got personal attention.”

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