

Best for intermediate divers, 16-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Aviao Bandeirantes is a wreck and artificial reef site located off the coast of Brazil. The site spans a depth range of 16 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 23 metres. Divers access the site by boat, which is required due to its distance of 18.5 kilometres from shore. Conditions include moderate currents that can strengthen at depth and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. The wreck and artificial structures create overhead environments, requiring intermediate skill levels. Divers should carry an SMB and a torch, and plan for conservative bottom times and ascents.
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The combination of overhead environments and depth pushing to 30 metres means an SMB and a torch are essential kit for every dive here. Current can run stronger at depth than at the surface, so plan your bottom time and ascent conservatively.
The site is located 18 miles off the port of Mucuripe.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
16-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
The site ranges from 16 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 23 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the presence of overhead environments, deep water, and moderate currents.
Boat access is required to reach the site, which is located 18.5 kilometres from the shore.
Snorkelling is not recommended as the site is located at depths between 16 and 30 metres.
Due to the depth and overhead environments, an SMB and a torch are considered essential kit for every dive.
Diving at Aviao Bandeirantes in Ceará requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Expect moderate currents at Aviao Bandeirantes in Ceará. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Aviao Bandeirantes in Ceará typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.