Diving near Rio for newbies

[LauraB]

Hi all,

I'll be travelling to Rio at the start of April and am a *complete* beginner to diving, but really want to give it a go while out there.

I've been looking at Acquaworld in Arraial Cabo and Elite Dive Centre in Ilha Grande, but struggling to get in contact with them.

Does anyone know if it's possible to book something like a one-day lesson for beginnners that gives you the chance to get out into the sea towards the end? Or does this course last longer? Does anyone know about prices at these centres?

Massive thanks in advance for any help,

Laura

 

[miketsp]

Just saw this thread.

Try Arraial Sub.
Arraial SUB - Dive Center Arraial do Cabo

We normally dive with them when we go to Arraial. They're one of the better equipped shops. They can do discovery dives.

Their prices are on their site:


Open Water Diver (Intensive 3 dias)
R$ 750,00
Inclui: Teaching Material | Certification | Theory lessons | 6 dives in confined and open water | All equipment supplied
Needs medical exam and photo 3cm x 4 cm.