Angra dos Reis boat tour: Four island stops with snorkeling

Four stops, two islands, and a natural aquarium in one morning

A shared speedboat tour from Angra dos Reis visits Botinas Islands, Jurubaíba Beach, Piedade Beach and Flechas Beach over six hours, with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. You swim and snorkel at each stop, which lasts 20 to 30 minutes. The lunch stop at Flechas Beach runs about an hour. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers and stops are timed so you can disembark for a swim at every point.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with four stops

• Admire Angra’s postcard spot
• Snorkel at Botinas Islands
• Relax at Jurubaíba Beach
• Visit Piedade Beach
• Lunch break at Flechas Beach

What’s included

• A live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• a sailor aboard the boat.
• floating noodles for use in the water.

Times

• Every day 11:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 20

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by FORTALEZA DREAM TOUR

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The experience

The boat leaves Angra dos Reis and heads straight to Botinas Islands, a natural aquarium where the water stays so clear you can see the corals and fish without diving. Twenty to thirty minutes there gives you time to snorkel among the colorful marine life the area is known for, or float on the noodles the tour provides if you'd rather stay on the surface. The calm, shallow water and preserved environment make it safe enough for families, and the visibility is what makes the stop worth the trip.

From there the route moves to three beaches on Gipóia Island, the second largest in Angra. Jurubaíba Beach, also called Dentist's Beach, sits in a quiet corner with wide sand and water so still it feels private even though you're sharing the boat with up to 33 other people. Piedade Beach holds the historic Ilha de Caras, a landmark locals and visitors both know. Each beach gets its own 20 to 30 minute window to swim or walk the shore. The lunch stop lands at Flechas Beach, where you can rest for about an hour and buy a meal at a local restaurant if you want one: food isn't included, but the option is there.

The tour runs six hours total on a speedboat with a sailor aboard. You'll need to bring a towel, sunscreen, a hat and cash or a card for lunch or any extras. Infants travel on an adult's lap. The boat takes the same route every day with whoever books that departure, so you're never alone on the water, and the guide speaks your language (English, Spanish or Portuguese), so the stops make sense as you go.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Botinas Islands natural aquarium actually like for snorkeling?

Botinas Islands sits close to shore in water so clear you can see corals, fish and other marine species up close without going deep. The calm, transparent water and preserved environment make it ideal for observing the colorful fish and marine life the area is known for, and the visibility is exceptional even for first-time snorkelers.

How long do you actually spend in the water at each stop?

Each of the four stops lasts between 20 and 30 minutes, giving you time to swim or snorkel and then climb back aboard. The lunch stop at Flechas Beach runs about an hour, so you can rest, dry off and eat if you choose to buy a meal there.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the boat?

You can bring a cooler bag of up to 20 liters with items for your own consumption, as long as nothing is packaged in glass. Food and drinks are not included in the tour, but the lunch stop at Flechas Beach has a local restaurant where you can order a meal.

What do I need to bring for a six-hour boat tour in Angra dos Reis?

Bring a towel, sunscreen, a hat or cap, and cash or a credit or debit card for lunch or any extras you want to buy. The tour provides floating noodles for the water, but you'll want your own gear for sun protection and comfort.

Is this tour private or will there be other passengers?

This is a shared speedboat tour with 14 to 34 passengers, so you'll travel with other people who booked the same departure. The boat has a capacity for that range, and a sailor and live guide are aboard for the whole route.