Dive Paraty
Dive Paraty teaches diving in Paraty, Brazil, with PADI-certified instruction, in Portuguese.
About Dive Paraty
Dive Paraty is a family-run dive operation and diving school in Paraty, founded by a family brought together by a shared passion for diving. It holds the only PADI Elite-status recognition among dive centers in Paraty and offers a complete training path from a diver's first contact with the sport through professional-level certification. The founders take part personally in every activity, aiming to make each dive a memorable experience rather than just a certification.
- Only PADI Elite-status dive center in Paraty
- Hosts celebrations such as birthdays and marriage proposals during dives
Beyond the courses
Boat sessionsCourses & prices
Open Water Diver
BeginnerPADI certification mentioned.Try Dive (Discover Scuba)
TasterAdvanced Open Water Diver
2d · IntermediateRescue Diver
2d · AdvancedDive Master
Professional diver certificationThe first professional-level diving certification, run on a personalized schedule.Emergency Oxygen Provider
1dTrains divers to assist with emergency oxygen administration during a diving emergency.Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)
1dTeaches divers to use enriched air (nitrox) for longer bottom times.Night Diver
2dCovers night dive planning and the marine life that appears after sunset.Deep Diver
2dTrains divers to dive beyond 18 metres/60 feet.Wreck Diver
2dCovers the skills and procedures needed to dive on shipwrecks.Sidemount Diver
3dTeaches sidemount configuration, with cylinders mounted alongside the body for greater mobility.Search and Recovery Diver
2dCovers techniques for locating and recovering both large and small underwater objects.Peak Performance Buoyancy
2dFocuses on achieving precise buoyancy control at depth.Dive Operation
3dAn exclusive Dive Paraty course covering how to plan and run a diving operation down to the last detail.Project AWARE
1dFocuses on marine life conservation, including corals, rays and sharks.Emergency First Response (EFR)
1dDive Paraty — common questions
Is there a minimum age to dive?
Yes, divers must be at least 10 years old to take Dive Paraty's courses.
What are the diving conditions like in Paraty?
Paraty's bay is calm and well protected, offering an excellent learning environment for new divers.
Can I go diving without being a certified diver?
Yes. The tourist diving outing lets uncertified visitors make two guided dives accompanied by an instructor or Dive Master.
What is included in a diving outing?
Reviewed, high-quality diving equipment and a snack for the diver and their family are included in every outing.
Is there a path to becoming a diving professional?
Yes. The GoPro program guides divers through the courses needed to become a PADI Dive Master or Instructor, with a personalized career plan.
Which languages can I learn in at Dive Paraty?
You can learn in Portuguese at Dive Paraty.
What certification does Dive Paraty have?
Dive Paraty is PADI-certified.
How old do you have to be to take a course at Dive Paraty?
The minimum age at Dive Paraty is 10.