XDIVERS CENTRO DE MERGULHO - Arraial do Cabo
Arraial do Cabo is a busy place, especially in peak season, and XDIVERS does a good job navigating the crowds. If you're looking to take your diving to the next level, they’re a solid option, with a strong focus on instructor training. We’ve found their team to be professional and organised, which counts for a lot when you’re dealing with the sometimes-choppy conditions around Ilha dos Porcos. They run regular trips to the common spots like Gruta Azul and Praia do Forno, often heading out early to beat the busiest boats. It’s a good choice for someone serious about progressing their dive career, or just wanting a reliable operator for some local dives.
- Location
- Arraial do Cabo, Brazil, South America
- Coordinates
- -23.008272, -43.301323
- Phone
- +55213902-6002
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.xdivers.com.br
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- Instructor_training
- Equipment Rental
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- Air Fills
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- Address
- Estrada da Barra da Tijuca, 426, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22611-202, RJ, BRA
- Languages
- Portuguese, English
- Price Range
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Dive Sites Near XDIVERS CENTRO DE MERGULHO
XDIVERS CENTRO DE MERGULHO 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