Full-day Baía de Todos os Santos boat tour: Salvador

You get two islands in one day because the schooner carries you between them.

A full-day schooner tour from Salvador explores Baía de Todos os Santos, stopping at Ilha dos Frades for swimming and beach time, then Itaparica for lunch and afternoon leisure. The boat provides a group guide in Portuguese or Spanish. You spend roughly 2.5 hours on each island. Lunch and the environmental fee for Ilha dos Frades are not included in the base option, though a lunch-inclusive version is available at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Itaparica Islandpass by
2. Frades Island2h

Full day boat trip to tropical islands

• Depart from Salvador nautical terminal
• Sail to Ilha dos Frades
• Enjoy 2h30 free time on Ilha dos Frades
• Swim, relax, visit church viewpoint, or taste snacks
• Board schooner and sail to Itaparica Island
• Take small boat ashore at Itaparica
• Leisure time swimming or local cuisine (lunch not included)
• Return to Salvador nautical terminal

The experience

The tour departs from Salvador's nautical terminal and sails aboard a traditional schooner across the bay. Ilha dos Frades, one of 56 islands in the bay, is the first stop: you'll have approximately 2.5 hours to swim in the water, walk up to the island's church viewpoint, relax on the beach, or sample local snacks at beachfront kiosks. The island has beaches, lakes, waterfalls, and native vegetation including Pau-Brazil trees. An environmental fee of BRL 10 per person is collected on arrival.

After the break, the schooner continues to Itaparica, Brazil's largest island and a site with preserved colonial architecture and religious groups of African origin. A small boat ferries you ashore to the restaurant area, where you can swim, walk the beaches, or eat at a local restaurant specializing in regional cuisine. Lunch is optional and paid separately unless you book the lunch-inclusive version at checkout. The afternoon is unscheduled, letting you move at your own pace.

The boat provides a group guide who speaks Portuguese or Spanish. This is not a private guide service. The tour runs 8 hours total. Air-conditioned transport is included, and infant seats are available if needed. The minimum booking is 2 adults.

What’s included

• Group guide in Portuguese or Spanish.
• air-conditioned transport.
• access to both Ilha dos Frades and Itaparica.
• approximately 2.5 hours on each island for swimming, beach time and exploration.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideSpanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10.03

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Your Tour Brazil

Is this one for you?Book the base option if you want to choose where and what to eat on the islands. Choose the lunch-inclusive version if you prefer to have a meal arranged and paid for in advance. Either way, the shared guide and fixed schedule mean you're moving with a group, so the pace is set by the boat's timetable rather than your own timing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

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 can I do during the 2.5 hours on Ilha dos Frades?

Ilha dos Frades gives you time to swim in the water, walk to the scenic church viewpoint, relax on the beach, or eat local snacks at kiosks along the shore. The island has waterfalls and native trees, so some travelers also explore the landscape.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included in the base option, but you can order and pay for it separately at the restaurant on Itaparica. A lunch-inclusive version is available at checkout if you prefer that option.

What is the environmental fee I've heard about?

Ilha dos Frades charges an environmental fee of BRL 10 per person, collected when you arrive on the island. This is separate from the tour price.

How long is the full tour, and when do I return to Salvador?

The tour runs 8 hours total, departing from and returning to Salvador's nautical terminal. You'll spend roughly 2.5 hours on each island, with travel time between stops.