Hawaiian Canoe Paddle in Fernando de Noronha: Swim & Snorkel

A local guide who knows the island's ecosystem rows with you, not ahead of you.

Paddle a Hawaiian canoe around Fernando de Noronha with a Portuguese-speaking guide accredited by the Brazilian Navy. The two-hour paddle passes Air France, Biboca, Roar of the Lion, Dog Beach, Middle and Conception, with stops for swimming and snorkeling at each. Life jacket, waterproof bag for your phone, and GoPro photos are included.

The experience

Two hours on the water means you cover six named sites without rushing through them. The paddle starts from the pickup point and moves along the island's coastline, passing landmarks most visitors see only from shore. Your guide is a native of Fernando de Noronha with formal accreditation from the Brazilian Navy, which means he knows the currents, the marine life, and where the water is calmest for entry.

At each stop (Air France, Biboca, Roar of the Lion, Dog Beach, Middle and Conception). You get out of the canoe to swim and snorkel. The guide handles the boat while you're in the water, so there's no scrambling to hold on or manage gear. A life jacket and waterproof handbag for your phone come with the paddle, and the guide shoots photos and video on a GoPro camera that you get free of charge.

Children from age five can paddle along, and infants sit on an adult's lap during the ride. Public transportation options are nearby if you're arranging your own way to the meeting point. The paddle itself is suitable for all fitness levels (you're sitting in a canoe, not swimming the whole way), though it's not recommended for anyone with spinal injuries.

What’s included

• Life jacket and waterproof bag for your phone.
• GoPro photos and video from the paddle, passed to you at no extra cost.
• pickup included.
• swimming and snorkeling stops at all six sites.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 05:00 and 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (19 to 60 years) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10 · max 4 per booking

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aloha vaa

Is this one for you?The paddle is a sitting activity, not a swimming workout, so it suits all fitness levels, but it does ask you to be comfortable getting in and out of the water at each stop, and the two-hour pace means you're on the boat for the full stretch without a break ashore.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What are the six stops on the Fernando de Noronha canoe paddle?

The paddle passes Air France, Biboca, Roar of the Lion, Dog Beach, Middle and Conception. You stop at each one to swim and snorkel in the water around the island.

Is the guide fluent in English, or do I need to speak Portuguese?

The guide speaks Portuguese. He's a native of Fernando de Noronha accredited by the Brazilian Navy and leads the paddle in Portuguese.

Do I need to bring my own life jacket and waterproof bag?

No. A life jacket and waterproof handbag for your mobile phone are included with the paddle.

What happens to the photos taken during the paddle?

The guide shoots photos and video on a GoPro camera during the stops and gives you all the files free of charge.