Diving in Noronha for beginners with local guide

Description

You don't need experience or special bravery. Just curiosity and the desire to discover what it feels like to float, breathe, and gaze at a world that has always been there, waiting for you.

This scuba diving baptism in Noronha is simple, accompanied, and deeply transformative. Ideal for those who never imagined doing it... and end up wanting to repeat.

It all starts on the boat. The equipment ready, the sea calm, and an instructor who is with you from the very beginning. They guide you step by step, accompany you in every gesture. And when the time comes to dive, everything feels natural: the calm, the silence, the surprise.

🤿 Real immersion, without rush and without fear
You'll be underwater for up to 30 minutes, at a maximum depth of 12 meters, always accompanied by a professional who stays by your side. You breathe, float, look... and everything is fine.
🐠 A universe suspended in calm
Corals that shine like living lanterns, curious fish swimming fearlessly, slow-floating turtles, gliding rays, and —if you're lucky— a small shark passing by like a whisper. It all happens in a silence that moves you.
📸 An image that is felt more than seen
You can bring your underwater camera or hire a professional photographer. But the true memory is not the photo: it's the feeling of having been on another planet... and returning different.
🧘‍♂️ Suitable even without experience
No experience is needed. The equipment supports you, the instructor takes care of you, and you just let yourself go. Everything is designed for you to feel safe, comfortable, and accompanied from the very first moment.
🌅 Choose how you want to experience it
There are morning and afternoon departures. You decide if you prefer to wake up underwater... or end the day floating among golden reflections.
⭐ Rated 5 stars by those who dared
Many describe it as "the most transformative moment of the trip" or "something I didn't know I needed until I experienced it".

"I didn't know that silence could be so moving. Being down there changed me from the inside." — Lucas, Chile

🎟️ Book today
Because there are first times that change you forever. And this, under the sea... is one of them.

Price Adults: 99 USD per person (AGES 8+)
Tour Duration: 3 hours
Time underwater: up to 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Medium (no previous experience required, but involves the use of technical equipment)
Departure Point: Baía de Santo Antônio
Availability: Monday to Saturday
Tour Language: Portuguese
National Park Entrance: Required (visiting a protected area)
Pick-up Times:

- Morning shifts: between 07:15 AM and 07:35 AM

- Afternoon shift: between 01:30 PM and 01:50 PM

✅ What does your experience include?
Everything you need to confidently immerse yourself in one of the most impactful experiences in Noronha:
🛥️ Boat tour through the Marine National Park
A peaceful navigation to one of the secondary islands, within a protected area, with unique views throughout the journey.
🎓 Professional instructor throughout the dive
A certified diver accompanies you at all times, from onboard practices to every second underwater.
🤿 Complete diving gear
Includes air cylinder, mask, and suit, all ready for you to feel comfortable and safe as you breathe underwater for the first time.
👣 Pre-dive briefing and adjustment
You will receive clear instructions, test the equipment, and practice breathing on the surface before starting the immersion.
🕒 Up to 30 minutes of immersion
You will dive at a leisurely pace, without rush or demands, in an environment full of marine life, with a maximum depth of 12 meters.

❗ What is not included?
These items are not covered in the tour price. We recommend taking them into account before booking:
📸 Diving photos and videos
Underwater photography service is optional and can be arranged directly with the operator at the time of the tour.
💰 Tips
Not included. They are optional and greatly appreciated if you wish to thank the instructor or crew for their service.
🎫 National Marine Park entrance
Mandatory for the tour as it involves a visit to a protected area. You can purchase it online or at the visitor center.

🎒 What should you bring?
To fully enjoy your first dive and move comfortably, we recommend you bring:
👙 Swimsuit
It's ideal to wear it from your accommodation to avoid changing on board.
🧴 Sunscreen
Preferably eco-friendly, to protect your skin and the marine ecosystem.
🧣 Towel or light sarong
It will be useful when you come out of the water or to protect yourself from the wind when returning.
💳 Cash or card
To pay the entrance fee to the National Park if you don't have it yet, or to hire optional onboard photos.
💡 Extra tip: If you have an underwater camera or GoPro, this is the time to use it. But if you don't, you can hire the photo service in advance and take home memories from another world.
✍️ With all that ready, all that's left is to take a deep breath... and discover a universe under the sea.

Supplier: Fontenay Tours