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Scuba Diving Rio de Janeiro

10 hours

Easy

Scuba Diving in Rio de Janeiro takes place in Arraial do Cabo city, a chaming little fishing village just 02 hours away from Rio city.


Our Scuba Diving Tour in Rio de Janeiro , takes you to the outskirt of Rio city, to a little town with a fishing village appeal, called Arraial do Cabo. It is located about 180 km (112 miles) north of Rio. Although it preserves the look of a fishing village, tourism has been increasing lately, due to the excellent conditions for scuba diving. Beautiful rock formations, sunk ships, corals, reefs, turtles and even barracudas can be seen in its clear waters. And that`s what makes this little town one of the best in Brazil to dive at. First time divers are welcome.

Characteristics of Arraial do Cabo`s diving points:

Depth: It ranges from 03 to 15 meters (9 to 45 feet), depending on the diving spot.

Visibility: Depending on the season, it can vary from 05 to 15 meters (16 to 45 feet).

Marine Life: Groupers, Dolphins, turtles, moray eels, queen angelfish, sea horses and more.

Marinescapes: Rock formations and reefs

Average Water Temperature: Between 15o C (59o F) and 22o C (72o F)

Tour Program:

We depart from Rio between 5:00 am and 5:30 am, picking up our customers from hotels and airbnb apartments.

We arrive in Arraial do Cabo city around 8:30 am.

At 9:00 am the boat leaves the harbor towards the diving points.

There are 02 diving points, chosen by the dive master, based on water visibility, wind, and weather conditions.

Between 01:00pm and 02:00pm we are back at harbor.

Before driving back to Rio city, the guide can stop at any restaurant for lunch ( food not included in the price)

Between 04:00pm and 05:00pm we are back in Rio. 

Tour Capacity:

From 02 to 28 people

Solo travelers may book this tour but in case no one else joins it, we will contact them a day before the tour and offer the possibility of taking them in a private vehicle, to Arraial do Cabo city. This option will have an extra cost of R$ 350,00 that needs to be paid in cash to the driver. Clients may decline this offer and request a full refund.

Prices:

R$ 699,00 per person - For 02 people

R$ 649,00 per person - From 03 to 05 people

R$ 599,00 per person - From 06 to 28 people

* If you are a solo traveler booking this tour, please note that in case no other passenger joins it, we will offer a private tour a day before the trip, for an extra R$ 350,00. Clients may decline the offer and request a refund

For groups of over 28 people please contact us via e-mail or WhatsApp


What's included?

    Equipment rentals, pick up and drop off in Rio city, snacks, drinks, bilingual driver/guide, 2 dives for certified divers and 1 dive for first timers

    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity

    Photos, Videos are not included. Can be purchased for R$ 120,00 per person ( for discovery scuba clients) .Professional photos, usually comes with 6 high quality photos,or GoPro Photos, also great, at R$ 80,00 per person. Certified divers will pay R$ 150,00 for professional Photos.

    Embarkation fee charged by harbor not included: R$ 10,00 per person.

    Please note

      Short Terms and Conditions:

      In very rare occasions, in case of sudden weather and wind changes, the Coast Guard may prevent the departure from taking place, without notice. It is a situation we cannot predict, that causes a lot of trouble and frustration. In those cases, we will try to dive in Cabo Frio or Búzios, which are nearby towns, that offer similar sealife and diving conditions, at no extra costs.

      If diving is not possible in those towns, in order to minimize the frustration of our clients and our losses, we will offer a sightseeing tour in Buzios with a partial refund. The final cost is R$ 349,00 per person if we have 02 people on the tour, or R$ 249,00 per person if we have 03 people or more. The difference is refunded normally via PayPal. Despite the fact that this happens on very rare occasions, customers must agree with it, before booking the trip.

      Booking Tips

      Avoid booking Scuba Diving during carnival season, new years ( december 30th, 31st and january 1st) as well as the first or last days of local holidays. Yet, if you cannot avoid those periods , be aware that we cannot be held responsible for any extra time spent in traffic.

      What to bring

        Towels, sunscreen, and gopro cameras with waterproof case.

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