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Fernando de Noronha

Fernando de Noronha

Pernambuco, Brazil

Photo: João D'Andretta · CC BY 4.0

About this site

Brazil's premier diving destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The volcanic archipelago offers 25+ dive sites with exceptional visibility, featuring coral reefs, underwater caves, a sunken warship (Corveta V17), and famous for its resident spinner dolphin population.

Conditions

Country
Brazil
Region
Pernambuco
Max depth
7–62 m
Visibility
25–50 m
Water temperature
27–28°C
Difficulty
Beginner to Advanced
Best season
August to November (best visibility)
Type
Wreck
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Wreck
  • Cave
  • Wall
  • Reef
Marine life
  • Sharks
  • Rays
  • Turtles
  • Dolphins
  • Barracuda
  • Groupers
Photo: João D'Andretta · CC BY 4.0