Koka-Sub

With the experience of someone who has lived through more than 34 summers and many winters Koka Sub is not just a dive school. It is a state of mind. An institution. And one of the most respected in Brazil.

It’s no coincidence that we are a PADI 5 Star IDC. For those who don’t speak in acronyms, this means that, according to PADI – the NASA of diving – we are not just good. We are “five stars.” Like that hotel you dream of staying in, only underwater. It’s a top-level recognition in teaching and service.

And how do we go beyond the simple category of 5 Star IDC Dive Center? We don’t force it. We simply are. The highest standards of educational proficiency and business conduct? Yes, we have those. Serving the community with regular dives? Of course, we do that. Offering a career path for those who want to trade a suit for fins? We have the roadmap. Organizing special programs for the public and raising funds for the environment? Well, that’s almost a hobby. After all, where else are we going to dive if we don’t take care of our own backyard?

In the market, we are known for a certain “care with safety and professionalism.” It’s not marketing. It’s our DNA. It shows in our daily actions. Our clients are not just clients; they are our reason for being. And our professional team? More than family. We trust them with our lives, literally. An example? Annual retraining. Our divemasters and instructors return to “school” every year to sharpen their first aid, rescue, and oxygen administration skills. We don’t want anyone to have a scare. Only good surprises. The kind where you meet a harmless shark.

And the facilities? Koka Sub has a shop you’ll want to spend hours in, two equipped classrooms, a coffee room, a maintenance room so no one is left waiting, and a filling station (compressed air, nitrox, and trimix) for everything you may need. And because life isn’t only underwater, we also have a space for socializing. After all, we dive, but we also connect.

Our goal? That you leave here with a smile bigger than your dive mask. To make that happen, we offer high-quality education with recreational and technical courses. Lots of fun. Trips to destinations you used to only see on Instagram (national and international, so you can forget dry land for a while). And of course, equipment from the best brands. Because great diving starts with choosing the right gear. And the right school.

We’re waiting for you at Koka Sub. We can’t promise you’ll turn into a fish, but you will definitely feel at home underwater. The water is calling. And so are we.

Maurício Prattes and Patricia R. Prattes.