Snorkeling Ilha Grande: Five island stops on a speedboat

Five separate islands in one morning, each with different water and sand.

A six-hour shared speedboat tour from Ilha Grande that visits five islands across Angra dos Reis—Cataguás, Botinas, Praia do Dentista, Piedade and Vitorino—with stops for snorkeling, swimming and diving at each. The boat departs from Vila do Abraão with a guide in English or Portuguese, safety equipment, and a cooler so you can bring your own drinks and keep them cold.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island hopping tour in Angra dos Reis

• Board speedboat in Vila do Abraão
• Visit Cataguás Island
• Visit Botinas Island
• Visit Praia do Dentista
• Visit Beaches of Piedade and Vitorino

The Experience

The speedboat leaves Vila do Abraão and heads straight into open water, built to handle the sea rather than the calm bays closer to shore. You get five separate stops across the islands, each one a different reason to get in: Cataguás is known as one of the region's most beautiful, Botinas shows up on postcards, Praia do Dentista has white sand fine enough to form ripples in the shallows, and Piedade and Vitorino sit on the Island of Gipóia. The guide—speaking English or Portuguese, your choice at checkout—handles the route and timing so the day holds together without you building it.

At each stop you swim, snorkel or dive in water clear enough to see the bottom. Safety equipment comes with the tour; if you want a diving mask and snorkel you can rent them on the boat. Noodle buoys are provided. Bring a swimsuit, light clothes and whatever food you want—fruit, snacks, cookies all travel fine. The cooler with ice means you can bring your own drinks and they stay cold through the afternoon. Water is included. Public transport gets you to the departure point, and the boat takes care of the rest.

What’s included

• Speedboat ride to five islands.
• safety equipment and instructions.
• water.
• cooler with ice for your own drinks.
• English or Portuguese-speaking guide.
• noodle buoys for snorkeling.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

Is this one for you?Choose the English-speaking guide if you want the island names and the route explained as you go; the Portuguese option suits travelers who speak the language or prefer to navigate by the boat's movement and the water itself. Either way, the five stops mean you're not choosing between islands—you're visiting all of them in one tide.

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Top questions

How many islands do we actually stop at on this snorkeling tour?

Five islands across Angra dos Reis: Cataguás, Botinas, Praia do Dentista, and Piedade and Vitorino on the Island of Gipóia. You snorkel, swim or dive at each one.

What's included in the speedboat tour price?

The speedboat ride, safety equipment and instructions, water, a cooler with ice, a guide in English or Portuguese, and noodle buoys. Diving masks and snorkels are available to rent on the boat.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Yes. You can bring personal food like fruit, snacks and cookies. The cooler with ice lets you keep your own drinks cold throughout the tour.

Where does the boat depart from?

Boarding takes place in Vila do Abraão on Ilha Grande. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the departure point.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You choose whether to snorkel, swim or dive at each stop, so you control how deep or far you go.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear light clothes and bring a swimsuit. Bring sunscreen, a towel and any personal items you need. The tour provides safety gear; if you want to rent a diving mask and snorkel, that's available on the boat.