Canion da Ilha dos Porcos
Also known as: Canion
Best time to dive
January to December; April to June; September to November; December to March
What you might see
- DolphinLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - mostly a scuba site given canyon depth, though the island's sheltered inner side (see BRA-0018) is snorkel-friendly
Safety notes
Surge in the canyon, boat traffic (busy dive area), sudden cold thermoclines from upwelling
Permits & fees
No diver-specific permit fee confirmed; site lies within the federally managed Reserva Extrativista Marinha do Arraial do Cabo (ICMBio) - fee amount: -
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Arraial do Cabo
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.