Diving at Ilhabela Shipwrecks

Explore the remains of sunken ships off the Brazilian coast with this shipwreck diving activity in Ilhabela!

Diving at Ilhabela Shipwrecks

The coasts of Ilhabela are a destination for diving enthusiasts and history lovers. You'll meet at a time of your choice at the diving school on Avenida Riachuelo. This experience allows you to dive into both history and water.

After donning your scuba diving gear and oxygen tanks, you will dive into the waters of Ilhabela with a professional snorkeling instructor. You will swim among the wreckage of ships that sank decades ago, notably the Aymoré, a cargo ship that sank in a storm in 1920.

You will also encounter the wreckage of the English ocean liner Velazquez, which sank with 137 crew members aboard, all of whom managed to survive. You will see aquatic species, such as crustaceans and sea sponges, that have inhabited the remains of these wrecks.

After 4 hours of exploring this underwater world, the activity will conclude with your return to the surface.