Accredited Diving Program in Búzios: Exploring João Fernandes and João Fernandinho Beaches

Experience an accredited diving program in Búzios and explore the beautiful João Fernandes and João Fernandinho beaches. Dive with an exclusive guide and improve your skills in species identification.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • School / Operator P & P Diving - PERSONALIZED BEACH PROGRAM
    If you have already taken your diving course and have a certificate (diver card) you are an accredited diver, just sign up for one of our exclusive exits for you, In this option we will join the water on the beach!
    We have a real natural pool, where one of the three nuclei of environmental…
What's Included
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Clothes, regulator, vest, cylinder, ballast belt, mascara, fin
    • DiveMaster Guide
What's Not Included
  • Photography Program (We have a professional photographer who can be hired on site)
Additional Information

• Two launch points featuring a single tank, weights, and a dedicated guide
• Estimated total dive time of roughly 80 minutes
• Expected dive depth around 11 meters
Key Points to Note:
• Open daily
• Certified individuals departing from the shore will be offered the opportunity to embark on a guided tour underwater with one of our professional…

Location
School / Operator P & P Diving
Rua João Fernandes
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Feches
Feb 25, 2026
Amazing experience on Isla de Ancora with first class service! - I had an excellent diving experience. We set off to the Isle of Ancora for two unforgettable dives. The first was at the east end; the boat dropped us off at one end and we dived to the meeting point for 53 minutes. It was a life-filled tour, highlighting several large turtles and a passage through two rocky slits that created a fascinating little cave atmosphere. After a break in the boat, we did the second dive (50 min) for the other side of the island. Both points were spectacular, but what really made the difference was the team. Matias, the instructor, is a total genius: he knows the area perfectly, points out every detail underwater and is always ready to help. Real pleasure to dive with professionals like that. Fully recommended!
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C3709dyleandrog
Feb 22, 2026
Diving with friends - Very professional and pleasant, both by the instructors and the captain made us feel comfortable and cared for from the beginning.
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Javier
Feb 21, 2026
Diving with expert guides for all levels, in a very special place. - If you like pond diving or want to do your first dive this walk is unmissable. I did it with PyP Mergulho, I highly recommend them. I had already dived three times with them, along with my son who did baptism, in the direito beach singing sector of Joao Fernandes (in 2022, 2023 and 2025). On the trip to ilha Ancora we were three people with different experience in diving (from open water upwards). Our instructor / guide was Matias, super expert, really makes you feel confident in diving and you get infected by his passion for diving. Note apart the captain of the boat who like Matias knows perfectly the area, currents, etc. We did two dives of 40 minutes each, in two sectors of the island. What's different about Joao Fernandes? The abundance of marine life, specimen size and visibility is much greater. There are huge rock walls, covered by coral, next to a pair of small natural tunnels that make the descent very special (this time we go down 18 meters.) If you're lucky you can see manta rays. We saw shoals of "fake tuna" and a kind of beautiful black frades; a 30 cm rockfish, two moray eels, two sea turtles that swam alongside us, and a huge variety of fish. From porto velho (end of Orla Bardot) to the dive spot on the island, the trip on the boat is 60 minutes. You leave at 07.30 te at 13.30 hrs you are back in Buzios. 100% recommended!
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Elviejotom
Feb 20, 2026
Excellent experience - I had a great time, very cordial throughout. Diving in Áncora is amazing, lots of turtles and lots of life. At all times attentive and with some tuna, olives and mayonnaise from another planet. Very professional at all times
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E3311lbjorger
Feb 2, 2026
Diving in Isla de Ancora - Very good diving experience on the Island of Ancora with P&P. Excellent treatment and attention from Pablo, Matías and Captain Grapefruit, a very nice, experienced and professional team.
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Marcoscy7433cw
Feb 2, 2026
Family and professional - Very good! We did two dives, very professional instructors, we did from boat, had a great time, if I return to Buzios, I would repeat it
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Franciscomartinr2026
Jan 30, 2026
The diving from the beach surprised me the number of things we saw and the trip to the island was very nice - An amazing experience, the boys treated us to ten. The school on the beach is very good because when you go out you stay on the beach which is beautiful
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823in_sf
Jan 14, 2026
Diving divers - A very nice place, an amazing experience, full of very nice people!
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Joaquinag2026
Jan 14, 2026
Diving and Attention - It was very good. Pablo one of the partners, super friendly and flexible with the schedules. Captain grapefruit has a vessel with an excellent crew. The instructors very cool and convey confidence. I went with a friend we had already dived and had a great time. Regarding the one you see, we saw many turtles, coral fish a ray and an eel. Very nice diving, we have a day with medium visibility. But it was very good anyway. Super recommend!
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Juanvanney
Jan 5, 2026
The best diving in Buzios. Very good to go with friends! - Great diving in Buzios, both for certified people and those who want to do the baptism. I had 2 excellent descents, and very nice marine life, especially the turtles. Kids a kingpin, Pablo, Nico, Mati and Grapefruit. Very professional but very fun too. I recommend 100% for anyone who wants to dive in Buzios.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).