We track 101 dive operators in Rio de Janeiro. 28 teach certification courses (29 PADI, 8 SSI). 18 run snorkelling trips. The biggest cluster is around Rio de Janeiro, with 14. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 101. How Fin Rank works
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 101 dive operators in Rio de Janeiro, with the biggest cluster around Rio de Janeiro. 28 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (29 centres), followed by SSI (8). SDI/TDI, NAUI also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $200 to $570 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
18 of the 101 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
XDivers Centro de Mergulho is a dive center located in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. They offer PADI courses and diving services.
Seaquest Sub is a dive school located in Arraial do Cabo. They offer daily boat trips, discovery dives for beginners, and PADI certification courses.
Atlantes Viagens e Mergulho is a dive travel agency and operator based in Guarapari, Espírito Santo. They specialize in organizing dive trips, offering courses, and providing diving equipment. The company caters to both local divers and those looking to explore dive sites in Brazil and abroad.
Dive Soul is a PADI-certified dive center offering courses, equipment rental, and guided dives. They are located in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.
Smart Dive is a dive school located in Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, offering various diving courses and services.
Scuba Búzios is a dive school and operator based in Búzios, Brazil. They offer training courses from beginner to divemaster levels and organize diving trips to local sites such as Ilha de Âncora.
Master Dive is a dive center located in Arraial do Cabo. The operator provides training courses, guided dives for certified divers, and boat trips. Their facilities include a classroom, a shop, and their own boat.
Acqua World is a dive operator and scuba school located in Praia dos Anjos, Arraial do Cabo. They offer PADI courses and guided dives in one of Brazil's premier diving destinations.
Mergulho Carioca is a dive center in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, offering PADI courses and diving experiences. They provide a range of services for both beginners and experienced divers.
Dolphin Dive Brasil is a dive school located in Urca, Rio de Janeiro, offering PADI courses and diving experiences.
| 2 | Seaquest Sub | 4.7(168) | none | $320 | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Atlantes Viagens e Mergulho | 4.9(108) | none | $200 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Dive Soul | 4.9(105) | none | $350 | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Smart Dive | 4.7(80) | none | $320 | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Scuba Búzios | 5.0(659) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Master Dive | 4.6(1,741) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Acqua World | 4.8(200) | none | $250 | PADI | none |
