Speedboat tour Angra dos Reis: Blue Lagoon and five island stops

Five island stops in one speedboat ride, each one a different kind of water

A shared speedboat tour through Angra dos Reis with a Portuguese-speaking guide, visiting the Blue Lagoon, Cataguás Island, Grumixama Beach, Araçá Beach, and Flechas Beach over five hours. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers; each stop lasts 20 to 30 minutes except the lunch stop at Flechas Beach, which runs about an hour. You can bring a cooler bag up to 20 liters (no glass) with your own food and drinks, and the tour includes a sailor and floating noodles.

Step-by-step itinerary

Speedboat tour of Angra dos Reis islands

• Visit Blue Lagoon for snorkeling
• Stop at Araçá Beach for swimming
• Relax at Grumixama Beach
• Explore Cataguás Island
• Lunch and relax at Flechas Beach

The Experience

The speedboat leaves with a guide who speaks Portuguese and takes you through five separate stops, each chosen for a different reason. The Blue Lagoon is the one people come for — the water is so clear it looks Caribbean, and the corals and colorful fish are visible from the surface without diving. Cataguás Island sits small and surrounded by white sand in turquoise shallows; it's the most photographed stop on the route. Grumixama and Araçá beaches are quieter, tucked into the Atlantic Forest with almost no one else there, and the water stays calm enough to float without effort.

At each stop you get 20 to 30 minutes in the water. The boat carries 14 to 34 people, so it's shared, but the stops are short enough that you're not waiting in line to get in. You can snorkel, swim, or just float — the tour includes floating noodles. Bring a towel and sunscreen; the sun reflects off the water and there's no shade on the boat itself.

Flechas Beach is the lunch stop and it runs longer, about an hour. There are beachfront restaurants there serving traditional caiçara food — fresh fish and seafood — but you pay for it separately. You can also bring your own food and drinks in a cooler bag up to 20 liters, as long as nothing is in glass. After eating or swimming, the boat heads back. The whole tour is five hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Portuguese-speaking guide.
• sailor on board.
• floating noodles for the water.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by RIO PASSEIOS EXPERIENCE

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit five stops in one morning with a set schedule; choose a private charter instead if you'd rather control the pace or explore longer at each location.

Top questions

What is the Blue Lagoon like when you get there?

The Blue Lagoon is a natural pool surrounded by small islands and lush vegetation, famous for water so clear it looks Caribbean. Colorful fish and corals are visible near the surface, making it ideal for snorkeling without needing to dive. You get 20 to 30 minutes to swim and float there.

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

Yes, you can bring a cooler bag up to 20 liters with items for your own consumption, but nothing stored in glass. Food and drinks at the restaurants on Flechas Beach are not included and you pay separately.

How many people are usually on the boat?

The speedboat holds 14 to 34 passengers and the tour is shared with other travelers. It's a regular departure, not a private charter.

How long do you spend at each stop?

Most stops last 20 to 30 minutes — enough time to swim, snorkel, or float. The lunch stop at Flechas Beach runs about an hour so you can eat and rest before heading back.

What's included with the tour?

The tour includes a Portuguese-speaking guide, a sailor on the boat, and floating noodles. Towels, sunscreen, and a hat are things you should bring yourself.