Narwhal Ilhabela - Arraial do Cabo
Narwhal Ilhabela brings a touch of seasoned professionalism to Arraial do Cabo, and after a few trips down there, we’ve really come to appreciate their approach. They’re a long-standing outfit, operating since ‘84, and that experience shines through in how smoothly everything runs. This is definitely our pick if you’re looking for a solid PADI Five Star Dive Resort experience, whether you’re getting certified or just want reliable, well-organised dives. We’ve found their instructors to be particularly patient with newer divers, which is a big plus in Arraial’s sometimes-chilly, current-prone waters. While they’re based in Ilhabela, their operations in Arraial are top-notch. Our favourite thing about diving with them is how efficient their boat operations are – you’re not spending half the day waiting around. We’d suggest opting for their morning trips to catch the best light filtering through the kelp forests and to avoid the busier afternoon crowds. Keep an eye out for the green sea turtles that often graze near the rock walls; their quiet grace is a real highlight here. The team understands the local conditions deeply, and that local insight, especially on a day with a bit of swell, can make all the difference to your dive.
- Location
- Arraial do Cabo, Brazil, South America
- Coordinates
- -23.805214, -45.365160
- Phone
- +55 12 98886-7268
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.narwhal.com.br
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:21402]
- Address
- Av Princesa Isabel 171, Ilhabela-Sao Paulo, 11630-000, Brazil
Dive Sites Near Narwhal Ilhabela
Narwhal Ilhabela 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