Ilha do Meio (Noronha)
Also known as: Middle Island
Best time to dive
January to December; August to October
What you might see
- Moray eelLikely
- Nurse sharkLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - likely yes (shallow, calm, shore-adjacent) - not explicitly confirmed as designated snorkel stop
Safety notes
overhead swim-through/cave sections requiring buoyancy control, boat traffic at entry point
Permits & fees
ICMBio Parque Nacional Marinho entrance ticket (~R$358 foreign/R$179 Brazilian per parnanoronha.com.br FAQ, or R$384/R$192 per umviajante.com.br, valid 10 days) plus TPA Taxa de Preservacao Ambiental daily fee (R$105.79/day 2026, scaling with trip length e.g. R$520.50/5 days, R$901.36/10 days); no separate diving permit fee found
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Vila dos Remedios
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.