Ilha Grande Speedboat: Botinas Islands & Dentista Beach

Five hours in a speedboat between islands where the water is so clear it lies about how deep it goes

You get five beaches and two island groups in one afternoon without arranging your own boat or managing the timing between stops. The speedboat picks up from Angra dos Reis with parking included, takes you to Botinas Islands for snorkeling, then Dentista Beach, Praia da Piedade, Praia das Flechas (with optional lunch), and Pitangueira Beach. You're back in five hours, having seen more of Ilha Grande's bay than most day visitors manage in a week.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore beaches around Ilha Grande

• Visit Botinas Islands for snorkeling
• Relax at Dentista Beach
• Explore Praia da Piedade beach
• Stop for optional lunch at Praia das Flechas
• Unwind at Pitangueira Beach

The experience

Most people think of Ilha Grande as a place you hike to or stay on for days. This speedboat tour does the opposite. It brings the islands to you in a single afternoon, moving between five separate beaches and reefs without the logistics of a multi-day trip. You leave from Angra dos Reis with a shared group, parking sorted, and spend the next five hours on the water stopping at places most day-trippers never reach. The Botinas Islands come first, two small stone formations with snorkeling that works because the seabed is white sand and the water is so transparent you can see ten meters down even when it looks shallow enough to wade.

Dentista Beach on Gipóia Island is the kind of place that photographs itself: white sand in waves between forest, the colors changing with the sky. On weekdays it's empty. On weekends boats with bars pull up and the beach fills with people who arrived the same way you did. After that, the tour moves to Praia da Piedade, a small strip with the Church of Mercy sitting above it overlooking the sea, then Praia das Flechas, which has enough infrastructure for lunch if you want it, or you can bring your own food. Pitangueira Beach comes last: the quietest stop, surrounded by native forest, good for diving or just sitting in the shade without needing an umbrella.

The speedboat itself is shared transport, which means you're not paying for a private charter and the pace is set by the group, not by you. Food and drinks are available for purchase at stops, though some beaches have no vendors at all, so bringing water is practical. There's a municipal sustainability tax that applies when you enter Angra dos Reis. Something the operator will explain when you book. The whole thing runs five hours, which is long enough to actually swim and snorkel at each place instead of just photographing it from the boat.

What’s included

• Your day includes private vehicle parking at Angra dos Reis, shared speedboat transport to five beaches across Ilha Grande's bay, all taxes and handling charges, and access to Botinas Islands, Dentista Beach, Praia da Piedade, Praia das Flechas, and Pitangueira Beach.
• Food and beverages are available for purchase at select stops.
• Gratuities are optional.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:30

Book up to2d before

GroupUp to 18

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 20 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Angra dos Reis Turismo

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see multiple beaches and islands in one afternoon without renting a private boat or spending days on the island: the five-hour window and shared transport are what make it possible to cover this much ground and still have time to actually swim.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the speedboat tour?

Five hours total, including travel time between beaches and time to swim and snorkel at each stop.

What's included in the price?

Shared speedboat transport, parking at Angra dos Reis, entry to all beaches, and taxes and handling fees. Food and drinks are available for purchase at some stops.

Can you snorkel on this tour?

Yes. The Botinas Islands are the main snorkeling spot, with calm water and good visibility. Bring your own gear or ask the operator about rentals.

Is there food available on the islands?

Some beaches have kiosks and restaurants (Praia das Flechas, Dentista Beach on weekends). Others have no vendors, so bring water and snacks if you prefer.

What is the Sustainable Tourism Tax?

A municipal fee for visitors entering Angra dos Reis, intended for environmental preservation and infrastructure. The operator will collect this at booking or boarding.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are allowed. The beaches are calm and family-friendly, though the speedboat ride itself involves open water.

Do I need to bring anything?

Sunscreen, a towel, and water are essential. Snorkeling gear if you have your own. Otherwise ask about rentals. Some beaches have no shade or vendors, so plan accordingly.