Forró Catamaran at Praia do Jacaré: June Dances & Live Music

Dance the forró under moonlight on the Paraíba River

A shared evening tour aboard a Festa Junina-themed catamaran on the Paraíba River at Praia do Jacaré, with live forró music, June square dances, typical regional snacks and encounters with costumed cangaceiros. Pickup from your hotel and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The guide speaks Portuguese and the tour runs three hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening cultural catamaran tour

• Transfer to Praia do Jacaré
• Board the Forró Catamaran
• Enjoy northeastern music and dances
• Snack on typical Festa Junina foods
• See cangaceiros Lampião and Maria Bonita
• Take photos and create memories
• Navigate the Paraíba River under moonlight

The experience

The catamaran leaves from Praia do Jacaré decorated as a June festival grounds year-round. You board in the evening and spend the night on the water navigating the Paraíba River while a live band plays forró and guides you through the traditions of northeastern Brazil. The June square dances happen on deck, and you'll meet actors dressed as the legendary cangaceiros Lampião and Maria Bonita, who pose for photos. Between the music and dancing, you snack on typical regional foods.

An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you to the boat, so you don't arrange your own transport to the waterfront. The guide speaks Portuguese throughout the evening. The three-hour tour ends when the catamaran returns to Praia do Jacaré, and your driver takes you back to your accommodation.

What’s included

• Pickup and return transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• catamaran tour on the Paraíba River.
• live forró music and June square dance performance.
• typical regional foods for snacking.
• photo opportunities with costumed cangaceiros.
• Portuguese-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Luck Receptivo João Pessoa

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to experience Festa Junina traditions and forró dancing on a shared catamaran rather than at a stationary venue, and you have an evening free for a three-hour outing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What kind of music and dancing happens on the Forró Catamaran?

The catamaran features live forró music and June square dances performed on deck throughout the evening. You're invited to join the dancers, and costumed cangaceiros appear for photos and interaction.

Is pickup from my hotel included in the tour price?

Yes, pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle is included. The driver also returns you at the end of the three-hour tour.

What food is served on the boat?

Typical northeastern snacks are provided during the tour. Additional food and drinks are available on the catamaran's menu if you want to order more.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks Portuguese throughout the evening.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair on the catamaran?

The catamaran is wheelchair accessible. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and they must sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride.