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All coursesSSI or PADI Certification — Full Basic Level

Open Water Diver Course in Fernando de Noronha

The most complete certification for those who want to dive the world. 3 days, 2 boat dives in the Marine Park and an SSI or PADI certification with no expiration — qualified to dive up to 18m anywhere on the planet.

R$7,000/person

Pay in up to 6 interest-free installments on a credit card

Duration

3 days

Level

Beginner — no previous experience required

Maximum depth

Up to 18m with a certified buddy

Itinerary

How the course works, day by day

1

Day 1

Theory + Pool

  • Theoretical knowledge reviews
  • Final theory exam
  • Confined water training (pool) — breathing, equalization, equipment and basic skills
2

Day 2

1st Boat Dive in the Marine Park

  • Boat trip on a spacious and comfortable catamaran
  • Captain picks the best sites of the day
  • Dive guided by the SSI and PADI instructor
  • Turtles, nurse sharks, moray eels, octopus, stingrays, spotted eagle rays and schools of fish
3

Day 3

2nd Boat Dive + Certification

  • Second boat dive on the catamaran — different sites from the previous day
  • Skills consolidation and final evaluation
  • Issuance of the international SSI or PADI Open Water Diver certification
  • If you're lucky: manta ray sighting

What's included

  • Round-trip transfer for both boat dives
  • Learning material (digital and physical)
  • International SSI or PADI certification (no expiration)
  • All diving equipment during the course
  • Certified SSI and PADI instructor with you the entire time

What's NOT included

  • Ticket to the Marine National Park — PARNAMAR (buy at parnanoronha.com.br)
⚠️ To dive in the Marine Park, the PARNAMAR ticket is mandatory. Buy it in advance at parnanoronha.com.br.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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