Fernando de Noronha: Hawaiian Canoe Paddle & Swim Tour

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Free cancellationExcellent quality

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 10

LanguagesPT

PickupAt your hotel

Noronha canoe adventure with islander guide, swim stops and GoPro pics

You’ll paddle along Noronha’s wild coast in a Hawaiian canoe with an islander guide, stopping to swim at beaches like Dog Beach and Conception. Snorkel in clear water, laugh over GoPro photos (which you get for free), and soak up the quiet moments between strokes. It’s less about speed—more about feeling part of this place.

Step-by-step itinerary

Paddle tour and snorkeling

Row aboard Hawaiian canoe
Pass by Air France and Biboca
Pass Roar of the Lion and Dog Beach
Stop at Middle and Conception
Swim and snorkel
Take photos with GoPro

The Experience

We met our guide, Paulo, right by the sand where the canoes waited—he’s lived on Fernando de Noronha his whole life and knows every curve of this coastline. I could smell sunscreen and seaweed, that mix you only get on islands like this. The sun was already hot but not harsh, just enough to make me squint as we pushed off from the shore. Our group was a mix—two couples from São Paulo, one family with a kid who kept asking if dolphins would show up (they didn’t, but he stayed hopeful). Paulo handed out jackets and dry bags for our phones. He joked about my paddling style—apparently I splash more than steer.

We paddled past places with names I’d never heard—Air France, Biboca, Roar of the Lion. The cliffs looked almost painted in that morning light. At Dog Beach we stopped for a swim; the water was cold at first but then just perfect. Paulo had a GoPro strapped to his wrist and snapped pictures while we tried to look cool underwater (I failed spectacularly). There was this moment where everyone went quiet except for the sound of paddles tapping and some distant seabirds—I remember thinking how far away city noise felt here.

After floating around Middle Beach we drifted toward Conception for snorkeling. The current was gentle but strong enough to remind you who’s in charge out here. I tried saying “va’a” like Paulo did—he laughed and said I sounded French (not sure if that’s good or bad). We weren’t rushed; nobody checked their phone except maybe for a quick photo before tucking it away again. It’s funny how quickly you forget about time when your hands are busy paddling and your eyes are full of blue.

What’s included

Your day includes all gear—life jackets and dry bags for your phone—plus a local guide accredited by the Brazilian Navy who leads you along Noronha’s coast by Hawaiian canoe. You’ll stop for swimming and snorkeling at several beaches along the way, with free GoPro photos sent to you after the trip so you don’t have to worry about capturing every moment yourself.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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