Don Juan Boat Trip Arraial do Cabo: Beach Stops & Rocks

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 6

LanguagesEN · PT +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Four hours on a Saveiro with two beaches, three rock landmarks and two Golden Retrievers

The Don Juan is a Saveiro boat tour in Arraial do Cabo that carries up to 60 passengers on a four-hour route stopping at a navy-preserved beach, the crevice on Ilha do Farol with a shrine image, a rock formation shaped like a monkey's head, a blue-water reflection site, and a calm beach for swimming. Life jackets, onboard bar, Wi-Fi and two Golden Retriever pets are included; a live guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat trip with beach stops and sightseeing

Stop at beautiful navy-preserved beach
Pass by crevice with Nossa Senhora da Assunção image
Pass by monkey head rock formation
Pass by crevice reflecting blue sea
Pass by meteor-formed hole on Ilha do Farol
Stop for recreation at calm beach

The Experience

The boat leaves from the Fishermen's Marina and works with a maximum of 60 passengers instead of the full 80-person capacity, which means the deck does not crowd and the music stays at a level where you can talk. The Saveiro itself is built for this coast—a traditional wooden fishing boat that moves at a pace that lets you see the water change color as you move between zones. Two Golden Retrievers, Marujo and Marujinho, travel with every departure and spend the morning moving between passengers on deck.

The first stop is a beach preserved by the Brazilian navy, roughly an hour on the sand with clear water and white sand that stays protected because few boats land there. From the water you pass the crevice on Ilha do Farol where local fishermen found an image of Nossa Senhora da Assunção—a shrine carved into the rock—and the rock formation on Pontal do Atalaia that resembles a monkey's head when you see it from the right angle. A second crevice on the same island catches the reflection of Arraial do Cabo's blue water in a way that changes through the morning depending on where the sun sits. Local legend holds that a meteor struck Ilha do Farol and left a hole in the rocky formation; whether or not that is true, the hole is there.

The second beach stop is one of the calmest in Arraial do Cabo, built for swimming and floating rather than walking. Life jackets are provided for all passengers, and a support boat stands by for landing. The bar onboard sells drinks and kebabs throughout the tour; bring cash if you want to order, as food and beverages are paid separately. Two bathrooms serve the boat, and Wi-Fi is available if you need to stay connected. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and small children sit on an adult's lap. The tour runs four hours total and suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

Life jackets for all passengers.
life insurance.
Wi-Fi onboard.
onboard bar selling drinks and kebabs (paid separately).
two bathrooms.
support boat for beach landings.
pleasant music and family atmosphere.
two Golden Retriever pets traveling with the boat.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Don Juan Tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you prefer a shared boat tour with a calm, intimate atmosphere—the smaller passenger count and traditional wooden design mean you'll actually move around the deck and hear conversation over engine noise.