Half-Day Ilha Grande Schooner Tour: Beach Hopping and Snorkeling at Lagoa Azul, Santana, Japariz
3.2
6 Ratings
Vila do Abraão
Embark on a 5-hour schooner excursion to three of Ilha Grande’s beautiful beaches. Make stops at Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon), Freguesia de Santana, and Japariz, where you’ll have the opportunity to swim, snorkel or dive. Spend 40-50 minutes at each location enjoying the stunning natural landscapes under the guidance of your tour leader.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lagoa Azul - The schooner departs at 10:30 am from the Vila do Abraão port. You will be taken to the first stop at Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon), one of the most famous, visited and contemplated places of Ilha Grande, for its beauty and formation of the islands that is fascinating. No wonder it was considered the 2nd Wonder of Ilha Grande. A snorkeling trip becomes unmissable in the turquoise and crystal clear waters.
- Freguesia de Santana Beach - Next stop is Freguesia do Santana, where the settlement of Ilha Grande began. In the seventeenth century was the center of economic development.You will see the Church of Santana, built in 1843, with whale oil and sand from the beach.
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Praia de Japariz - The last stop at Japariz, a very quiet beach with calm waters and where you will have time for lunch (not included).
After enjoying the last stop, the schooner departs at 3 pm and returns to the Vila do Abraão Port.
What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Schooner ride
- Professional guide fluent in English and Portuguese
- Noodle buoys
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snorkel and dive equipment (available for rent)
Additional Information
- The departure time for this tour varies according to the tide
- Safety instructions are provided at the departure; The schooner has dinghy and floats
- Diving mask and Snorkel available for rent - Approximated cost: 20,00 BRL
- Travelers should be aware of the horn schooner, triggered after the time of each stop, indicating that everyone must return to the schooner
- Tour is made by Schooner, with maximum capacity up to 150 people
Location
R. Getúlio Vargas, 440
Rua Getúlio Vargas
Getting there:
Exit Vila do Abraão Main Pier (Abraão Station) and turn left, walk for about 50m and enter Santana Street on the right. At the end of the street, turn left, at Getúlio Vargas Street. Walk for about 100m until reaching the agency. Reference point: After das Flores Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.2
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Davidm_g
Mar 24, 2023
Happy Boat, Barco Alegre - Our tour time was bumped twice but we did get on the tour a hour and a half later than scheduled. As it turned out it was more of a party excursion than we thought but all in all we had a great time. A great look a Brazilian culture and the beauty of Ilha Grande. Eu gosto tudo.
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Michael
Jul 5, 2019
Too many people, lots of confusion. - Bus from Rio took forever, arrive in the afternoon (half a day wasted).Too many people on boat, lots of confusion between tour agents and tourists. Party atmostphere on boat. Swimming in saltwater swimming pool with lots of people crowding the water. Lots of noise in the water. Saw tropical fish in merky water, then ate them for lunch. Very little time spent on Ilha Grande and arrived on the island after sunset. Best part of trip was going home. Arrived very late in Rio (after midnight).
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Steven
Mar 7, 2018
A schooner is defined as a sailing... - <p>A schooner is defined as a sailing vessel, but this was a loud, smelly diesel craft. The ad said limited to 4 persons suggesting that this was a small craft, but there were probably more than 100 people aboard. The tour was supposed to be about 3 hrs, but went longer than 5 and we almost missed our cruise ship's departure. The guide was from Argentina, not Brazil, and although nice, he knew little of the area. The stop for lunch was less than desirable--not sure of the cleanliness of the kitchen, and there were many mosquitos. I would not recommend this to anyone.</p>
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