This was a totally unforgettable experience in so many ways. The lodge itself was a dream – self-sustaining cabins on a lovely fresh section of the Amazon, surrounded by beautiful scenery and sounds. We had prepared ourselves to fight off mosquitos and bare the jungle heat, but it turned out everyone was happy lolling around in shorts and t-shirts – with no bug bites – and the rooms were well air-conditioned. Even the non-air-conditioned common spaces were cool enough in the shade and breeze. There was a small pool and a bar with a chef who made the best caipiroskas we'd had in Brazil. At night, you had an unfiltered view of the stars from the top deck and the bats came to clear any bugs for us. Meals were buffet style and the chef was fantastic – she made special vegan entrees with soya protein for the two of us who were vegan (instead of our common experience of just having the side dishes to exist on!). The excursions were unforgettable. We did the three-day tour of the Amazon and went out every day on the boat to see different wildlife and areas of the forest and river. The guides were very knowledgeable and reactive to the kinds of things we wanted to see. The jungle hike was the true highlight, learning about how different trees in the forest provide medicines and building materials and all sorts. I would absolutely have stayed longer if I could have. To give you an idea of the dedication of the people who ran the lodge, one of our guides had spent hours learning French one night ahead of a French family arriving the next day. I could not recommend it more.
Fernando de Noronha Diving Packages
Fernando de Noronha offers the clearest scuba diving in Brazil, with up to 50 m of visibility, 27°C water, and dive conditions year-round. Pick a 2- to 5-day scuba package, an Open Water diving course to get certified, or the Advanced course for deeper sites.
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Dive Fernando de Noronha over 2 days: two guided dives daily at 22 sites, certified instructors, up to 40 m visibility, turtles, rays and sharks.
from $ 350
Learn to dive in Fernando de Noronha. The Open Water diving course runs over 5 days and 6 dives, and earns a certification valid worldwide.
from $ 1,400
Level up with the advanced diving course in Fernando de Noronha: five specialty dives, a night dive and a worldwide SSI Advanced Adventurer certification.
from $ 1,300
Four dives in Fernando de Noronha’s 27°C water, a full-day 4x4 island tour and 4 nights with breakfast. Transfers and a bilingual guide included.
from $ 900
Fernando de Noronha diving reviews
5.0 out of 5 · 13 reviews
This diving experience was incredible. The dive masters were super knowledgeable, and the conditions were beyond perfect. Already planning my next diving trip back soon!
I had little time to prepare my trip to Fernando de Noronha and PlanetEXO did a great job of putting a package together, which included diving and lodging. All I had to do was get the plane ticket. PlanetEXO rescheduled the trip to accommodate a good flight deal I found. The hotel was nice and very well located, within walking distance of the main restaurants area. The diving company was top notch. The location itself, Fernando de Noronha, is a dream place for those who enjoy beaches, nature and diving.
We (family with 2 kids 13y and 16y) booked a PADI diving course with PlanetaEXO in Fernando do Noronha and had a great experience! Quality materials, great dive boat and English speaking dive instructors. Also very fast and helpful communication with PlanetaExo on time schedules and questions.
Incredible experience, it was my first dive and I loved it! The team is very well trained and experienced, I highly recommend it!
It was a brand-new experience for me, and it was wonderful thanks to the instructors and the girls at the shop. Thank you very much for the experience, to the whole team, to Clara and Bia, who took care of me with great attention and affection, especially with my son. I highly recommend it, it's worth every penny.
A serious, organized, punctual diving school with competent instructors. I liked everything. On the boat they set up all the equipment, and everything was high quality.
I did 2 dives with the team, the first one an introductory dive, to take my boyfriend diving for the first time… he was quite nervous and the team was great! The instructor Arthur was very calm, reassured him a lot and everything went well! We experienced this together and it was very special! The second time I went out for two dives, this time with the instructors Leo and Augustin! A super sweet, competent, fun duo, excellent guides!! They also gave me great support when I needed it! The places we visited were magical and were captured by the lenses of Carol and Thiege! In short, I recommend the company without a doubt!
Awesome staff I got certified and did several different styles and depths of dives. Greatly and highly recommend!
This was my second time in Noronha, after 10 years, and also the second time I dove with the Atlantis team. My daughter and I had one of the best dives of our lives. On this dive we were able to see a shark, moray eel, lobster and many kinds of fish, in addition to the incredible flora. Noronha is a magical place, and with an incredible team like Atlantis's, everything was great again.
What you need to know about Fernando de Noronha diving packages
Fernando de Noronha is a volcanic archipelago 350 km off Brazil’s northeast coast, a marine national park with visibility up to 50 m, water around 27°C, and some of the richest marine life in the South Atlantic: turtles, dolphins, rays, and reef sharks.
You reach the island by direct flights from Recife or São Paulo. Every visitor pays two fees on arrival, the Environmental Preservation Fee (TPA) and the Marine National Park ticket, while daily visitor numbers are capped to protect the reef.
Fernando de Noronha scuba diving packages
Our Fernando de Noronha packages range from a 2-day trip to a 5-day diving-and-island combo, pairing guided dives with stress-free transfers to the sites. Most diving is in the calm, clear inner sea, suitable for a wide range of levels.
Diving courses: Open Water & Advanced
Beginners can earn a PADI Open Water certification here over 5 days, while certified divers can take the Advanced Adventurer course for deeper sites and a night dive.
Best dive sites in Fernando de Noronha
Highlights include Cabeço da Sapata, the Caverna da Sapata cave system, the sunken Corvette V17 wreck at 62 m, the turtle-rich Ilha do Meio, and the shallow, beginner-friendly Ressurreta.
Whether it is your first dive or your hundredth, our Fernando de Noronha diving packages pair you with PADI-standard local dive centers who know these waters firsthand!
