Snorkeling in Angra dos Reis: Blue Lagoon & island beaches

Free cancellation

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Duration6h

GroupPrivate

Mobile ticketAccepted

Turquoise water thick with multicolored fish, coral gardens within arm's reach.

A six-hour private boat snorkeling trip through Angra dos Reis visits five stops: the Blue Lagoon's famous coral gardens and schools of fish; Grumixama Beach with calm transparent waters; two quiet coves on Ilha Grande; and Praia das Flechas on Gipóia Island. The boat carries floaters, a cooler with ice, and a route map; you choose the boat size at checkout — 32, 16, 12 or 10 people — and the operator provides all fuel and equipment. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

Board private boat in Angra dos Reis
Visit Ilha Grande and swim in clear waters
Swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon
Relax at Grumixama Beach
Rest at small quiet beach near Parroquia de Santana
Visit Praia das Flechas and enjoy local gastronomy

The Experience

The boat leaves from Angra dos Reis and heads to the Blue Lagoon first, a natural pool named after the 1980s film and ringed by coral gardens. The water is so clear and shallow that schools of multicolored fish surround you as soon as you slip in with a floater. The lagoon sits in the middle of the bay, protected from current, and the biodiversity there is what makes the stop worth the trip — you are not watching fish from a distance. Grumixama Beach comes next, a small cove on Ilha Grande with white sand and rich vegetation, quieter than the lagoon and better for anyone who wants to snorkel without the crowd.

The second half of the day moves through three more stops on Ilha Grande and Gipóia Island: a small beach with golden sand and calm water, good for a long rest in the shade; Praia das Flechas, which has a restaurant and a longer stretch of sand if you want to walk after floating; and a final quiet cove surrounded by Atlantic Forest. The cooler stays on board the whole time, and you set the pace — some people spend an hour at one stop, others move through faster. The boat fuel and floaters are included, so there is nothing to arrange once you are on the water.

You pick your boat size when you book: 32 people spreads the cost but means more bodies in the water at each stop; 16 or 12 people is the middle ground; 10 people in a cabin gives the smallest group. All four options run the same route and stops, so the choice is really about how crowded you want the day to feel. The six-hour window gives you time to snorkel at each site without rushing, and the route map helps you know what you are looking at.

What’s included

Private boat with fuel for six hours.
floaters for everyone.
cooler with ice.
route map marking five stops across Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomeNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Angra Way

Is this one for you?Choose the smaller boat sizes — 12 or 10 people — if you want to snorkel without crowding at each stop; the 32-person option costs less per person but means more swimmers in the water at the Blue Lagoon and the beaches. Pick this trip if you want to move between five different snorkeling sites in one day rather than staying in one place, and if having the boat, floaters and cooler arranged means you can focus on the water instead of logistics.