Brazil · Ponta de Pedras, Recife area

Vapor Bahia (Bahia)

Also known as: Cruzador Bahia

Best time to dive

September to December; September to May; June to August

What you might see

  • Nurse sharkLikely
  • 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 - No - offshore deep wreck, not a snorkel site

Safety notes

Depth requiring AOW certification, broken/collapsed hull sections, occasional strong offshore current, boat traffic

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Recife

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.