🤿 Diving in Ilha Grande: From Beginner to Advanced in the Most Incredible Destinations
- Marcelo Alvim Marvim Click
- Aug 20, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 28, 2025
Explore the best diving spots on Ilha Grande—from beginners' first dives to advanced wreck and cave diving. Equipment, guides, and locations are ideal for all levels.
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1. Why dive in Ilha Grande?
Ilha Grande offers visibility of between 6 and 20 m in clear, warm waters (20–25°C), as well as a rich biodiversity: turtles, schools of fish, crustaceans, caves, and historic shipwrecks. It is undoubtedly the best diving region on the Costa Verde.
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2. Main diving spots
2.1 Beginners / Baptism
Lagoa Azul: shallow waters, good visibility and ideal for first contact (snorkeling included).
Jorge Grego: swimming with pelagics, good for recreational diving and without strong currents.
Praia Vermelha Point: recommended for beginners, with abundant marine fauna.
Operator Ikigai Experience offers baptisms with equipment for up to 130 kg and tipping safety.
2.2 Professionals / Advanced
Pinguino Shipwreck: 70 m load, excellent marine life inside, requires good buoyancy control.
Helicopter Wreck: moderate depth (9–12 m), ideal for divers with Open Water certification + experience.
California (Vapor Rio de Janeiro): scattered wrecks with resident fauna, exploratory diving for experienced divers.
Acaiá Cave (submerged): fluorescent light inside caves — ideal for advanced hikers with an experienced guide.
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3. What information to ask from reliable diving operators
Always check PADI/SSI certifications before booking.
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4. Equipment and safety
✅ Essential items: mask, snorkel, fins, weight vest, regulator, tank, dive computer.
💡 Pro tip: Bring your dive light, like the Underwater Kinetics Aqualite Pro2/C4, for exploring caves and light beams.
🧼 Hygiene is essential: clean all equipment with fresh water after use to prevent deterioration.
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5. Tips for the best preparation
Prefer diving in the morning, when the sea is calmer and visibility is better.
If you are night diving on wrecks, a powerful flashlight is essential.
Wear a light (3mm) wetsuit for comfort, as the water is warm (20–25°C).
Check the nearest emergency operation and hyperbaric chamber, on the island or in Angra.
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6. Prices, duration and reservations
💸 Estimated values:
Beginners/Baptism: R$ 180–R$ 250 per dive (4 hours)
Advanced: R$ 450 (package with 2 dives, complete equipment)
📅 Small groups (max 6 to 8 people), daily departures or on demand.
📲 Book in advance, especially for wreck dives.
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7. Reasons for carrying out this experiment
🌊 Exclusive shipwreck spot: only 1% of Brazilian divers visit Pinguino and Helicóptero.
💬 Real reports: “The quality of the equipment and safety made the dive unforgettable.”
📸 Light, color, and marine life: cinematic scenes. Ideal for underwater photos and video reels.
⏳ Limited spaces: a few cylinders per boat guarantee safety and a peaceful dive.
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8. Conclusion + Booking CTA
Whether it's your first dive or part of your professional journey, Ilha Grande offers the perfect combination of lush nature, underwater history, and crystal-clear visibility.
🚀 Book now and secure your spot on shipwrecks or caves before they're gone!