Scuba Diving in Arraial do Cabo – Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro Begin your journey with hotel pickup in Rio de Janeiro and enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Arraial do Cabo, known as Brazil’s diving paradise for its crystal-clear waters and incredible visibility. Upon arrival, your instructor will provide complete guidance and all diving equipment. No certification? No problem — this experience is perfect for first-time divers eager to explore the underwater world safely and confidently. For certified divers, enjoy two dives with full tanks, exploring the region’s most beautiful dive sites alongside experienced professionals. Discover a vibrant marine world filled with tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, and many other fascinating species beneath the calm Atlantic waters. After your dive, unwind on the return drive to Rio, with an optional stop for lunch or snacks along the way (meals not included).
Our pick-up service covers the South Zone, North Zone, City Center, and Barra da Tijuca, where most hotels and rental flats are located. Plus, take advantage of special discounts when booking for groups of 4 or more!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rio's Best Dive Experience All Inclusive Scuba Diving Package! lasts about 10 hours.
Prices start at $261 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Our pick-up service covers the South Zone, North Zone, City Center, and Barra da Tijuca, where most hotels and rental flats are located. Plus, take advantage of special discounts when booking for groups of 4 or more! Pickup points include Hotel Bariloche, Hotel Atlantico Tower.
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 18 verified reviews; it is run by Rio Natural Ecotourism.
It was an amazing experience, would totally do it again!!! Saw so many fish, turtles, puffer fish, definitely a once in a lifetime experience. The staff were friendly, instructors super kind and fun! Learned so much about Rio, its history and culture overall 10/10
We hope to see you again soon for another memorable adventure! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
The water wasn't as clear as expected due to weather but the dive master was excellent. Very knowledgeable and attentive. Great experience overall.
We hope to see you again soon for another memorable adventure! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
I had fun! We had decent water clarity the day that I went, and saw lots of fish and even a turtle. The staff were all friendly and helpful, and there were English/Spanish/Portuguese speakers. However I think this was very overpriced - $400 for a somewhat rundown boat and no food/drinks included felt like way too much. I’d recommend lowering the price to make it more fair for the experience and accessible for more customers!
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I dived twice with them and we had no problem. It was a perfect diving experience. The stuff helped me a lot and we had fun together.
We hope to see you again soon for another memorable adventure! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
Very good expérience, good organisation and care. We had the opportunity to see turtles and many other species. The driver was very nice.
Safe travels and best wishes on all your future journeys! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
Excellent experience, super recommended!! I'll be back in a few years. The deal is amazing from moment one to the end
¡Gracias por tu evaluación! Me alegra saber que disfrutaste del paseo. ¡Esperamos verte nuevamente en Río en otra oportunidad! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
Unbelievable scenery, clear water and plenty of sea life. Highly recommend. My friend had a great introductory dive with a confident instructor.
We hope to see you again soon for another memorable adventure! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
The Good….Leo our driver from Rio spoke good English, on time pick up and very pleasant. Appeared it was his first time there, couldn’t find the harbor, and once there didn’t know where the boat was. We got there on time after 3 plus hours of driving. Leo did interpreting as only 1 crew member spoke English. Leo stayed onboard while we did 2 dives were okay with the dive master checking on us regularly. Water temp very cold (65F) with 5mm wetsuit. Visibility 20-60 feet. Good ladder to get back on boat. Crew was helpful in getting equipment on and off. The bad….dive company Mr. Dive or Master Dive (?) Captain didn’t do any safety briefing, started engines while divers were in the back of the boat loading. Minimal safety briefing by dive master. We had to ask for standard pre dive briefing questions. A few equipment issues which they fixed after we pushed for it. Gauge, leaking regulator and fins issues. The dive company deals with a lot of local beginners. Group of 3 certified divers were somewhat ignored. Overall it was okay. Would not recommend. If you go through the tour operator direct, price is about half of Viator. We knew this but went through viator due to better cancellation policy and recourse if something went sideways. Previously Viator refunded us with no issues on a really bad tour last year. They stand behind their tours.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent tour with us. We truly appreciate it. We sincerely apologize that the tour didn’t fully meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll use it to keep improving our services. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Best regards, RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
Alex was great guide, knowledgeable and funny. The diving was beautiful,?my only regret is not spending more time here!
We hope to see you again soon for another memorable adventure! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
Good diving experiences. But the journey is very long 3 hours outward transfer and 3 hours back. The boat time is 20 minutes one way and 20 minutes return, for 2 dives as certified. Otherwise 1 dive for beginner.
Safe travels and best wishes on all your future journeys! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
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