Wreck
down to 64 m
Corveta Ipiranga (V-17)
A corvette that sank in 1983 after hitting Cabeça da Sapata, now at about 62 m with most of its structure intact.
- Technical
Open Water≤18 m
Caieiras
Dive site in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
A 17 m dive between three rock formations that is a resting and feeding area for sea turtles.
- Max depth
- 17 m
- Level
- Open Water
- Best months
- Mar–Jul, Oct
The dive
A reef dive. Known for turtles.
Who it's for
Open Water≤18 mSource: divessi.com
Recommended minimum: Open Water (PADI Open Water, CMAS/FFESSM N1).
- Access is restricted or uncertain: check with local authorities and operators.
Conditions
- Dive type
- Reef
- Environment
- Open water
- Water
- Sea water
What you might see
- Turtles
Season in Fernando de Noronha
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
- Best
- Good
- Possible
- Closed
- Not documented yet
Best months: Mar–Jul, Oct.
Source: reservas.atlantisdivers.com.brWhere is Fernando de Noronha?
The point shows the Fernando de Noronha area, not the exact dive site.
More dives in Fernando de Noronha
Rock formations
down to 17 m
Pedras Secas
Rock corridors, canyons and arches around 15 m, with barracudas, rays, turtles and lobsters.
- Advanced
- Turtles
Drift
down to 16 m
Buraco das Cabras
A 16 m drift dive that crosses a channel.
- Advanced
Wall
down to 42 m
Cabeço da Sapata
A wall dropping to 42 m with a wide variety of passing fish reaching the surface.
- Experienced
Cavern
down to 27 m
Caverna da Sapata
The Sapata caverns are singled out as a hotspot for large rays.
- Advanced
- Stingrays
Reef
down to 24 m
Laje Dois Irmãos
- Advanced
- Sharks
About this page
Values marked “Estimated” come from our original catalogue and are being checked against published sources one by one. Sourced values link to where they come from. Conditions change with the season, the weather and the tide: confirm with a local dive centre before you dive.