Baía de Todos os Santos - Inside the largest bay in Brazil you can find many different formations, including coral, reef, stone and cliff formations. There are many different spots, with depths varying from 16 to 45 meters, for divers of all levels and with plenty of marine life. The variety includes algae, shells, sponges, as well as schools of small colorful fish that attract large predators such as mackerels, common jacks, horse-eye jacks, barracudas, red snappers, and many others. At the North breakwater, right in front of the docks, lies an interesting spot for night diving, where there is a great deal of marine life including clown shrimps, great lobsters, and with some luck, sea horses. The average depth is 6 meters. During high tide, visibility varies between 15 and 20 meters in some locations. When diving in certain parts of the bay, it is preferable to wait for the end of the high tide flow in order to get a better visibility and avoid the strong currents.

Itapuã - The famous beach from the song by Dorival Caymmi also reserves big surprises for divers. Leaving "K" street, there are several spots where depths range from 2 to 40 meters, and one can admire the stunning coral formations and a natural pool that has created a safe haven for one of the oldest fishing colonies in the region. It is an ideal place for snorkeling when the tide is at its lowest, with good chances of enjoying the presence of colorful fish, mollusks, lobsters and a wide variety of algae. For those who prefer scuba diving, some of the best spots are Sala de Aula and Cordilheiras, which are appropriate for divers of all levels of experience. This area, which lies only 10 minutes by boat from the Itapuã port, is full of marine life and remarkable rocks stretching more than 10 meters in height, and encrusted with coral and sponges.

Blackadder - Located only 100 meters away from Boa Viagem Beach, this 80-meter long Norwegian coal ship lies at a depth ranging from 8 to 12 meters. Excellent for basic level and night divers.

Bretagne / Germânia - The wreckage of both ships merge together at the bottom of the sea, and some parts have not yet been sorted out. This wreckage is located near Farol da Barra, at a depth of 8 meters.
Several schools of tomtate grunts, ocean sturgeons, Phallotorhynus fasciolatus, and yellowtails can be frequently spotted at this site. Lobsters, crabs, and mollusks provide a beautiful sight, especially at night. Highly recommended for beginners.

Cap Frio - This ship sank 80 years ago in front of Farol da Barra, 400 meters from shore. This dive is recommended for all levels, and can offer nice surprises to more experienced divers if taken at night, when many schools and lobsters can be found. The wreckage, which contains boiler rooms, provides a very attractive dive. Visibility during the high tide flow is 10 to 12 meters.

Cavo Artemidi - Minimum depth of 9 meters and maximum of 30. This 160-meter long ship sank in 1980. It carried iron for casting, and has many rooms and machinery, providing beautiful filming and photography material. In the summer, visibility is 20 to 30 meters deep, and in the winter it is 5 to 25 meters. This site is appropriate for experienced divers or advanced learners. The only shipwreck on the Brazilian coast to have been almost completely preserved, it is considered the largest shipwreck in the country.

Galeão Sacramento - This ship sank on May 05th 1668 after colliding with the Santo Antônio banks. It is located at a depth of 32 meters, and its wreckage has revealed precious Chinese porcelain items and bronze cannons of the period. These items are now spread across the hydrographic museums of Rio de Janeiro and Bahia.

Ho Mei III (Chinês) - This fishing boat sank recently, when it was apprehended by the Navy while fishing in territorial waters. The boat is 40 meters long and has no cabin top. It has sunk to a depth of 36 meters, with visibility around 15 meters. Schools of red snappers, snappers, tomtate grunts, and corocoro grunts are its most frequent dwellers.

Maraldi - This shipwreck happened in 1875. The English steamship got stuck while entering the harbor to pick up coal and food supplies. The wreckage can be found at a depth of 4 to 12 meters , and is located between Forte da Barra and Forte de Santa Maria.

Paraná / Salvador – Heading north, more specifically to Jauá Beach, the attractions are two shipwrecks caused by the region's coral reefs: the paddle-wheel steamship Salvador and the Paraná, which sank in the late 19th Century. The former can be found at a depth of 19 meters, while the latter has sunk only 12 meters. On the Salvador, one can observe a large quantity of marine life among the remaining wreckage of the wheel whose paddles moved the ship. As for the Paraná, one can clearly see its large anchors, the helm, boiler rooms, a great deal of the ship's "skeleton", and its big steam engine.

Piaçava - On this site, located 9 miles off the coast, there are several 18th Century shipwrecks. Here, one can see the cannons mounted on the ships, as well as an exuberant marine life surrounding them. The area is a huge lobster and octopus tank. There's a 20-meter visibility and no currents.

Queen - An English ship that sank after catching fire on June 1st 1800. It's located at a depth of 13 meters, near Salvador Harbor.

Utrech - A Dutch ship that sank in the 18th Century, located 10 miles off the coast. Since there is good visibility in the area - it's possible to see some cannons at a depth of 22 meters.