Plongée à Fernando de Noronha — Brazil

Fernando de Noronha is Brazil's premier dive destination — a volcanic archipelago 350km offshore with visibility routinely exceeding 40m. Spinner dolphins in pods of 1,000+ dance in Baía dos Golfinhos daily, reef sharks patrol the walls, and access is limited to preserve the UNESCO World Heritage marine environment.

Score
55.3
Visibilité
24–49m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
September, October, November
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World Class
Intermediate
Fernando de Noronha
BrazilSouth America
55.3

SCORE

-3.8547°N

-32.4247°E

Fernando de Noronha is Brazil's premier dive destination — a volcanic archipelago 350km offshore with visibility routinely exceeding 40m. Spinner dolphins in pods of 1,000+ dance in Baía dos Golfinhos daily, reef sharks patrol the walls, and access is limited to preserve the UNESCO World Heritage marine environment.

Brazil's Remote Marine Paradise

Visibility24–49 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$120
Best MonthsSeptember, October, November, December
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML26.0CH31.0VIS86.0SV43.0TMP73.0DA62.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL50.0CRD57.0SP70.0

Marine Life

26.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
16
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
58
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
25
Marine Life Diversity
26.0
Coral & Reef Health
31.0
Visibility & Conditions
86.0
Dive Site Variety
43.0
Water Temperature
73.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
50.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
70.0

Key Species

Dive Types

wreckpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Baia do Sancho beach (world-ranked)spinner dolphin watching at Baia dos Golfinhossnorkelinghiking trail networksunset at Forte dos Remedios

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Forte de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios
  • Vila dos Remedios historic village

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber550 km — Hospital das Clinicas Chamber, Recife
Nearest Hospital5 km

Small hospital on island; flight to Recife (1 hr) for chamber; visitor numbers capped (eco-tax required)

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Atlantis Divers Noronha

PADI

4.8
240 reviewsNITROX

Noronha Divers

PADI

4.7
190 reviewsNITROX