Saveiros - Fernando de Noronha

The Bullet, off St. Vincent, is exactly what it sounds like – a proper rocket ride. We’re talking drift diving for those who genuinely love a bit of a challenge. Our favourite way to dive it is to just let go and fly past the reef, holding tight to our cameras and trusting the boat will find us. You’ll spend most of your time streamlining, but keep an eye out: we’ve had some cracking encounters with reef sharks here, and big eagle rays often glide through the blue. It’s not a site for faffing about with buoyancy; you need to be comfortable in strong, unpredictable currents. This is a dive that demands respect. Conditions need to be absolutely spot on – flat calm surface, low wind, otherwise, forget it. That’s why it’s so rarely dived, usually as part of a two-tank charter because of the distance out. The visibility averages around 15 metres, which is decent enough when you're moving at speed. Maximum depth usually caps out around 28 metres, but you'll be shallower for much of the drift. It’s a site for experienced divers who thrive on adrenaline and aren't afraid of a workout. Expect a fast, exciting dive where big pelagics are the main event, rather than intricate macro.

Location
Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, South America
Coordinates
-8.098300, -34.609100
Type
drift

Marine Protected Area: Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Orla Marítima

Best Time to Dive in Fernando de Noronha

The warmest water temperatures in Fernando de Noronha occur in April, averaging 29.1°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 26.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.1°C
  • February: 28.6°C
  • March: 28.9°C
  • April: 29.1°C
  • May: 28.7°C
  • June: 28.2°C
  • July: 27.4°C
  • August: 27.0°C
  • September: 26.9°C
  • October: 27.1°C
  • November: 27.6°C
  • December: 27.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Fernando de Noronha

Nearest Dive Centres to Saveiros

Marine Life in Fernando de Noronha

Home to 45 recorded species including 42 reef fish, 1 seagrass & algae, 1 hard corals, 1 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Saveiros

Based on average water temperature of 28.0°C, currents 29 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
  • 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