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Beginner and Accredited Diving Courses in Downtown Búzios, RJ - Book Your Dive Now

You’ll be guided into a mesmerizing underwater world by a specialized instructor who stays diving side by side with you, so you don’t need prior certification to join this adventure with Búzios Divers in Buzios, launching conveniently from Varoom in Downtown Buzios. The main dive site, Ilha de Âncora - the Sanctuary of the Turtles - offers vast, diversified marine life: large shoals, passing fish, turtles and rays set against depths down to 22 meters, water temperatures between 19 and 24 degrees, and average visibility around 15 meters that can reach 25 meters or more. You can also explore other notable sites on the itinerary, including Gravatás Island, Ugly Island, White Island and the Floor of João Fernandes, each adding variety to your Water-Based adventure and making it easy to plan an unforgettable dive experience while staying in the heart of Buzios.

About this activity in Downtown Buzios

Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Explore the underwater world off Búzios with a specialized instructor diving side-by-side - ideal if you’re new to scuba or already certified.
  • Dive the Ilha de Âncora Turtle Sanctuary, where large shoals, turtles, rays and abundant marine life create dramatic underwater scenery.
  • Experience dives at multiple nearby sites - Gravatás, Ilha de Âncora, Ilha Feia, Ilha Branca and the João Fernandes seabed - with depths to about 22 m and excellent visibility.
  • Enjoy comfortable conditions in this region, with water temperatures around 19–24°C and average visibility of 15 m (often reaching 25 m or more).

Important Information

  • Beginners and certified divers are welcome; an instructor accompanies beginner divers throughout the experience so you can focus on the marine life.
  • The dives suit a wide range of fitness levels; however, the activity isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers and infants must sit on an adult’s lap where applicable.
  • Service animals are permitted and public transportation options run nearby, making access from Downtown Buzios convenient.
  • Plan for variable sea conditions: depths reach up to 22 m, visibility typically 15 m+, and water temperatures vary seasonally between 19–24°C - follow your instructor’s safety briefings.

Meeting Point

Meet at the Búzios Divers dive center in Downtown Búzios - arrive 15–30 minutes before departure for check-in and a safety briefing. Look for the dive shop near the main waterfront pier; your instructor will be there to greet the group.

Includes

  • You can join accredited beginner diving sessions in Downtown Buzios, designed for those new to scuba and taught by certified instructors.
  • Beginners are welcome - the program includes accredited instruction to help you start diving confidently in the area.

Other

  • Service animals are allowed during activities in Downtown Buzios, so you may bring trained service animals with you.
  • You’ll find public transportation options nearby, making it easy to reach the activity from around the area.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap throughout the experience.
  • This activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
  • The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels, accommodating a wide range of participants here.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Curiosity67340295642
• Mar 23, 2025 05:40:36 PM
Summary: I did the PADI Open Water Diver course at Buzios Divers. It was my first time diving and it was amazing. The staff took very good care of me all the time. My instructor Ana Carolyna was very nice. She has a very big knowledge about diving and the life underwater. From the first day in the pool to the four incredible dives in the ocean everything was planned perfectly by Carlos. I never had to worry about anything, even food and drinks were provided onboard. I would always come back to Buzios Divers! Thank you to the whole team and Staff for making my first diving experience unforgettable!
Nicholas_H
• Feb 27, 2025 01:19:55 PM
Summary: The staff were very friendly, multi-lingual and explained things very well even for beginners like us. The boat ride was 45 mins to the reef and included light fare and drinks. The underwater experience was spectacular - sea turtles, eels, jelly fish, tropical fish, coral and more! Jiovana and Ana were great! Things you should know: In addition to the base fee, there is a R$10 dock fee per person to board. There is a professional photographer on board who charges a R$60 per photo fee with a mandatory minimum of 3 photos per person. We spent an additional R$300 before departing. Overall, a 10/10 amazing natural experience and an equally great, attentive staff.
juulk2014
• Jan 15, 2025 11:18:38 AM
Summary: Me and my friend went to buzios dicer school to get our PADI certification. This course consisted of 3 mornings. 1 shallowwater/pool dive and 2 open water dives. The course was nicely structured such that during the open water dives we only did training in the last part of the dive and we could enjoy the rest of dive to see the fish and coral. That made the training fun and easy. Also we had a great instructor, Ana! She was very patient with us when an exercise did not go perfect the first few times and help us remain calm when things were difficult. Also she was able to point out many interesting underwater life. We had a great time with her!

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Yes - you can explore the underwater world with a specialized instructor who dives side-by-side with you, so participants do not have to be certified divers to join the experience in Buzios.
Diving points include Ilha de Âncora (Turtle Shrine), Gravatás Island, Ilha Feia (Ugly Island), Ilha Branca (White Island) and the floor of João Fernandes, offering a range of underwater environments to explore around Buzios.
Yes - the experience is suitable for a wide range of visitors, including beginners and families, since a specialized instructor accompanies you throughout the dive, making it family-friendly and accessible even if you’ve never dived before.
You’ll encounter a rich variety of marine life at the main diving point, Ilha de Âncora (Sanctuary of the Turtles), including great shoals of fish, passing fish species, sea turtles, rays and other diverse organisms that make the underwater scenery memorable.
Dives can reach depths up to 22 meters, with water temperatures ranging from about 19 to 24°C and average visibility around 15 meters - sometimes reaching 25 meters or more, depending on conditions.
An instructor dives side-by-side with you for the entire activity, providing real-time guidance, supervision and hands-on support so you can focus on discovering the underwater world with confidence while learning basic diving skills.