Mar Do Rio - Arraial do Cabo
The team at Mar Do Rio are an institution in Arraial do Cabo. They’ve been diving these waters for what feels like forever, and it shows in their calm professionalism and the easy way they navigate the local currents. We love their energy, especially when they’re kitting up a boatload of students, all buzzing with pre-dive nerves and excitement. They’re PADI through and through, running a proper 5-star IDC centre, so you know the training is top-notch. Our favourite thing about Mar Do Rio is their commitment to getting you comfortable. The water here can be surprisingly brisk, even in summer, so having well-maintained gear and a knowledgeable guide makes all the difference. We’d suggest chatting with them about the best time for specific sites; sometimes an early morning dive means you miss the weekend crowds at Ilha dos Franceses, where the schooling grunts are incredible. They really shine with new divers, patiently guiding them through their first breaths underwater. For anyone looking to get certified, or just wanting a few solid, well-run dives in Arraial, Mar Do Rio is a very good bet.
- Location
- Arraial do Cabo, Brazil, South America
- Coordinates
- -22.920810, -43.169575
- Phone
- +55 21 99678-7508
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.mardorio.com.br
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:20838]
- Address
- Av. Infante Dom Henrique, S/n Loja 16 Marina Da Gloria, Rio De Janeiro-Rio de Janeiro, 20021-140, Brazil
Dive Sites Near Mar Do Rio
Mar Do Rio provides access to 15 dive sites in Arraial do Cabo.
- ALINA P - 19m (wreck)
- AQUIDABAN - 16m (wreck)
- Baixo do Carapebus (reef)
- Baixo do Carapebus (reef)
- Baixo do Marobá (reef)
- Baixo do Marobá (reef)
- Baixo do Una (reef)
- Baixo do Una - 10-20m (reef)
- BATEAU MOUCHE IV - 17m (wreck)
- Bunda do Elefante - 10-25m (reef)
- Buraco do Mero - 15-30m (cave)
- California
- Canal da Ilha Menina (wall)
- CORI BROTHERS - 7m (wreck)
- Coroa Grande
Other Dive Centres in Arraial do Cabo
Best Time to Dive in Arraial do Cabo
The warmest water temperatures in Arraial do Cabo occur in January, averaging 26.6°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 21.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 26.6°C
- February: 26.4°C
- March: 26.5°C
- April: 25.0°C
- May: 24.0°C
- June: 22.9°C
- July: 21.9°C
- August: 21.6°C
- September: 22.2°C
- October: 23.0°C
- November: 23.4°C
- December: 24.8°C
Marine Life in Arraial do Cabo
Home to 62 recorded species including 44 reef fish, 3 other, 3 crabs & lobsters, 3 sea urchins, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- Estuarine Dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) - Whales & Dolphins
- Sergeant-major (Abudefduf saxatilis) - Reef Fish
- Demoiselle (Stegastes fuscus) - Reef Fish
- Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus) - Reef Fish
- Caesar (Haemulon aurolineatum) - Reef Fish
- South-American Silver Porgy (Diplodus argenteus) - Reef Fish
- Ringneck Blenny (Parablennius pilicornis) - Reef Fish
- Black-ear wrasse (Halichoeres poeyi) - Reef Fish
- Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) - Reef Fish
- Savigny's Brittle Star (Ophiactis savignyi)
Recommended Packing List for Arraial do Cabo
Based on average water temperature of 24.0°C, currents 7 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 24°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories