Arraial do Cabo boat tour: Snorkeling, toboggan, two decks

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Duration4h 30m

GroupUp to 80

LanguagesPT

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Two-deck boat, snorkel stops, a toboggan, and four beaches in one morning

A four-and-a-half-hour boat tour from Porto do Forno in Arraial do Cabo with snorkeling at two bays, a water toboggan, and photo stops at the Meteorite Impact and Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia. The boat has two decks, Wi-Fi, onboard restrooms, and floating platforms; a live Portuguese-speaking guide narrates the route. Fruit and water are provided; snorkel gear and floating vests can be rented separately. The pier boarding fee (R$15, cash only) is paid on arrival.

4h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour and beach visits in Arraial do Cabo

Board at Porto do Forno
Stop at Farol Island bay for diving and toboggan
Pass by scenic spots for photos and explanations
Visit Meteorite Impact for photos and explanations
Land at Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia beach
Stop at Praia do Forno bay for diving and toboggan
Return to Porto do Forno for disembarkation

The Experience

You board at Porto do Forno and head out on a two-deck boat built for the route — the upper deck gives you sight lines across the water, and the lower deck has shade and shelter. The boat carries all the rescue equipment required by Brazil's Navy and a support vessel for beach landings, which matters because some of the stops depend on permission from the Marine Capitania and can shift with weather or sea conditions. A live guide in Portuguese walks you through what you're seeing as you move between stops.

The first snorkel stop is Farol Island bay, a protected reserve watched around the clock and ranked among Brazil's most beautiful beaches. You anchor in the bay and can swim and snorkel from the boat, or use the water toboggan — a slide that runs from the upper deck into the water. The second snorkel stop is Praia do Forno bay, where the toboggan is available again; you stay in the water here rather than landing on the sand, since the beach itself is reserved for taxi boats. Between the two snorkel bays, you pass Meteorite Impact and Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia (known for its staircase and Grotto do Amor) for photos and explanation. The itinerary can shift depending on wind, waves and landing permissions, so the order and which stops you reach may change.

Floating platforms (macarons) keep you stable in the water, and you can rent snorkel gear or a floating vest if you need one. The boat has two bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and serves water in gallons throughout the tour plus a round of fruit at the end. Drinks and snacks are sold onboard, including a caipirinha deal (buy one, get one free). You return to Porto do Forno for disembarkation after four and a half hours. Coolers and thermal bags are not allowed on board except for medical food restrictions.

What’s included

Water in gallons throughout the tour and a round of fruit at the end.
two onboard bathrooms.
Wi-Fi.
floating platforms (macarons) for stability in the water.
a support boat for beach landings.
all mandatory Navy rescue equipment.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Embarcação Valentyna

Is this one for you?The guide speaks Portuguese, so this tour suits travelers comfortable following commentary in that language. The itinerary shifts with weather and landing permissions, which means the exact stops and their order are not fixed — book this one if you want snorkeling and the toboggan and can roll with changes to the route.