Patadacobra Mergulho E Turismo

Located in the heart of Bombinhas, Patadacobra Mergulho E Turismo has been a fixture of the local diving community since 1989. The centre operates from its main base in Centro, Bombinhas, and maintains a branch in Curitiba to facilitate easier access for divers from the region.

This PADI 5 Star facility is designed to handle everything from introductory sessions to professional career development. Whether you are looking to take your first breaths underwater or are working towards your Divemaster certification, the infrastructure supports a wide variety of training needs and recreational diving styles.

As a PADI 5 Star centre, the team is focused on professional standards and safety. They provide a full spectrum of instruction, catering to those looking to start their journey with Discover Scuba Diving or those pursuing advanced technical and professional pathways.

The centre is known for its flexibility, adapting schedules to suit holidaymakers and those on organised dive trips. Their approach combines experienced instruction with a modern infrastructure, including a heated 3-metre deep training pool equipped with a platform to simulate boat conditions for student training.

The course catalogue is extensive, covering every level of the PADI system. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving or the Open Water Diver course, while those looking to refresh their skills can utilise the ReActivate programme.

Advanced divers can progress through the Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, and Master Scuba Diver pathways. The centre also supports professional training, offering courses for Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, and the Instructor Development Course (IDC).

Specialised training is also available, including Enriched Air Nitrox, Freediver, and various PADI Specialties. For those interested in emergency response, the EFR – First Aid programme is also offered.

The Luna II serves as the centre's dedicated dive vessel for excursions around the coast. It provides a stable platform for reaching the various reefs and sites in the Bombinhas and Porto Belo areas.

Onboard, you will find snacks provided for the crew and divers, and the team often provides courtesy photos to capture your time underwater. Nitrox is available for those looking to extend their bottom time during these trips.

The centre is fully equipped for divers who prefer not to travel with their own heavy kit. A complete range of rental equipment is available on-site, including regulators, BCDs, and wetsuits.

For those looking to upgrade or replace their personal gear, the centre offers access to Cressi equipment. The facility includes dedicated classroom spaces for theory work and a well-maintained area for equipment preparation and maintenance.

The waters around Bombinhas and Porto Belo are home to a variety of tropical fish and sea turtles. You will regularly encounter these species while exploring the reef flats and rocky coasts.

In the more structured reef environments, the biodiversity increases, offering a steady stream of colourful marine life for both recreational divers and snorkelers.

The diving in this region is influenced by the coastal geography of Santa Catarina. Divers should be prepared for varying conditions depending on the specific site and the time of year.

While specific swell and current data for every site is not listed, the centre's use of the Luna II and its training pool suggests a focus on managing different sea states to ensure safe dive profiles.