Fernando de Noronha Islands
The 21 islands are the peaks of a volcanic mountain range in the Atlantic Ocean 200 miles of the coast of Brazil; the archipelago was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site to protect abundant and pristine marine life; warm water, excellent visibility and loads to see make this a special place for scuba diving.
What Will I See?
- Warm clear water
- Excellent dive sites
- Huge concentrations of dolphins and seabirds
- Over 200 fish species including sharks, billfish, tuna, jack, albacore, barracuda, and a great variety of reef fish
- Dolphins and sea turtles
- Secluded beaches
- Small eco-lodges and guest houses
- The National Marine Sanctuary of Fernando de Noronha
- Only 500 people are allowed on the islands per day
What Can I Do?
- Scuba diving, snorkeling
- Boating, sailing
- Surfing
- Nature walks
- Guided turtle walks
- Experience talks and presentations by researchers and naturalists about marine life, birds and the Islands
- Visit over 1,000 dolphins in Dolphin Bay where they come to rest every evening




