Clearwater Fernando de Noronha

Located in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, Águas Claras is a cornerstone of the local diving community. Having been founded in 1985, the centre played a fundamental role in the establishment of the Marine National Park, ensuring that the surrounding waters remain some of the most vibrant in Brazil.

You can choose from morning, afternoon, or night dives, allowing you to experience the archipelago's marine life at different stages of its daily rhythm. Whether you are looking for a relaxed reef dive or a challenging technical excursion, the centre's long-standing presence on the island provides a level of local knowledge that is hard to match.

The team at Águas Claras is composed of experienced professionals who are well-versed in the specific conditions of the archipelago. They provide instruction in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, making the centre accessible to a wide range of international divers.

For those looking to progress their skills, the centre offers a comprehensive range of training. They can facilitate check-out dives if you have already completed your theoretical work elsewhere, ensuring you are comfortable with the local sites before heading out.

The training programme covers the entire spectrum of diver progression. You can begin your journey with Open Water Diver and Advanced Diver courses, or move into safety-focused training with the Rescue Diver and EFR programmes.

For those looking to push beyond recreational limits, the centre specialises in technical diving, offering Trimix training to prepare you for deeper, more complex environments.

The fleet consists of three vessels: two catamarans and one monohull. These boats are specifically designed for diving operations, providing a stable platform for getting in and out of the water.

The centre offers various trip types, including daily morning and afternoon excursions, as well as dedicated night dives. For technical divers, the boats are equipped to handle more demanding profiles, including Trimix diving.

The centre maintains a high standard of kit, offering equipment from renowned brands that is regularly serviced. This includes a full range of rental gear for those not travelling with their own setup.

On-site, they have a dedicated training facility featuring a 3-metre deep pool, which is the only one on the island. This makes it an ideal location for mastering buoyancy or practicing skills before attempting deeper sites.

The archipelago is a haven for large pelagics and reef inhabitants. You will regularly encounter sharks (Selachimorpha), rays (Batoidea), and various species of turtles, including the Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) and Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).

On the reefs and walls, look for groupers (Epinephelinae), barracuda (Sphyraena), and various species of moray eels (Muraenidae). You will also see plenty of colourful reef fish, including surgeonfish (Acanthuridae) and parrotfish (Calotomus).

For those interested in macro life, the rocky formations and crevices host a variety of interesting creatures. Keep an eye out for coconut octopus, spiny lobsters (Homaridae), and various species of stingrays (Myliobatiformes) resting on the bottom.

Divers should be prepared for varying conditions depending on the site selected. Some locations, such as Buraco das Cabras and I Uias, are known for having strong currents.

The archipelago's sites can range from very calm, sheltered areas like Ressureta to more exposed locations in the Mar de Fora. It is important to check the specific profile of your dive, as some points are significantly more exposed to the elements than others.