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
Advanced≤30 m
Caverna da Sapata
Dive site in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
The Sapata caverns are singled out as a hotspot for large rays.
- Max depth
- 27 m
- Level
- Advanced
- Best months
- Mar–Jul, Oct
The dive
A cavern dive. Known for stingrays.
Who it's for
Advanced≤30 mSource: bahia.ws
Recommended minimum: Advanced (PADI Advanced Open Water, N2).
- OverheadPart of the dive is under a ceiling, without a direct way up.
- DepthThe usual dive goes deeper than lower certifications allow.
- Access is restricted or uncertain: check with local authorities and operators.
Conditions
- Dive type
- Cavern
- Environment
- Cavern (daylight visible)
- Water
- Sea water
What you might see
- Stingrays
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
Reef
down to 17 m
Caieiras
A 17 m dive between three rock formations that is a resting and feeding area for sea turtles.
- Open Water
- Turtles
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.