Chata de Noronha

Best time to dive

September to May; June to August

What you might see

• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Sea turtlePossible

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 - deep offshore wreck, dive-boat access only, not snorkelable

Safety notes

Structural collapse (stern cabin collapsed since 2018, bow debris field), depth requiring gas planning, boat traffic on surface, general open-ocean conditions

Permits & fees

No dedicated marine-park entrance fee or permit found (unlike Fernando de Noronha's TAPRN); standard dive-operator liability waiver applies

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Recife