Ilha Grande island tour: Five beaches and snorkeling by speedboat

Five beaches, a natural aquarium and a full day on the water

A shared speedboat tour around Ilha Grande departing from Vila do Abraão at 9:30am, with five stops at preserved beaches and a snorkeling site over roughly eight hours. The boat includes a live guide in English or Portuguese, safety equipment, water and a cooler with ice. Each beach stop lasts 40 to 60 minutes. Departure time and route adjust for tide and weather, confirmed when you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island tour with five beach stops

• Depart Vila do Abraão Port
• Visit Caxadaço Beach and climb rock
• Stop at Parnaioca Beach and lagoon
• Explore Aventureiro Beach with palm tree
• Snorkel at Meros natural aquarium
• Relax and lunch at Maguariquessaba Beach
• Return to Vila do Abraão Port

The experience

The speedboat leaves Vila do Abraão Port at 9:30am and heads to Caxadaço first. A 15-meter beach with emerald water tucked away from the main sailing routes. Those willing to climb the rock trail can photograph the panoramic view toward Lopes Mendes. From there you move to Parnaioca, a larger beach where a river meets the sand and forms a small lagoon, then to Aventureiro, where a fallen coconut palm has become one of Ilha Grande's signature photo spots. Each stop gives you 40 to 60 minutes to swim, explore or rest.

Meros is the snorkeling stop. A natural aquarium where you can see corals, fish, turtles and starfish. A diving mask and snorkel are available to rent for about 20 Brazilian reals if you don't bring your own. The final beach is Maguariquessaba, calmer and good for a last swim, a dive or watching for turtles near the pier. This is also where you can catch the sunset and grab lunch if you want it (not included in the tour price). The boat returns you to Vila do Abraão Port by day's end.

The guide speaks either English or Portuguese depending on which option you choose at checkout. You'll have water and a cooler with ice for your drinks throughout the day, plus safety equipment and floating devices. Bring a swimsuit, towel, light clothes and a coat. Snacks and fruit are welcome. Arrive 10 minutes before departure, and note that the exact start time and route shift based on tide and weather. The operator will confirm the details when you reconfirm your booking.

What’s included

• Speedboat ride with five beach stops.
• safety equipment and floating devices.
• live guide in English or Portuguese.
• water and a cooler with ice for drinks.
• 40 to 60 minutes at each beach.
• snorkeling at Meros (gear available to rent separately).

Options for this experience

2 options

Portuguese Speaking Guide09:30Tour with a guide who speaks Portuguese

English Speaking Guide09:30Shared tour with a guide who speaks English

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 34 · max 5 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

Is this one for you?Book the English-speaking option if that's your language, or Portuguese if you speak it. The guide's language is your only choice at checkout, and both are included equally. The fixed 9:30am departure and five-stop route work for a full day on the water, though tide and weather may shift the exact timing. Confirm those details when you reconfirm the booking.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): 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 are the five beaches on the Ilha Grande speedboat tour?

The tour stops at Caxadaço, a small hidden beach with emerald water; Parnaioca, where a river forms a lagoon at the shore; Aventureiro, known for its fallen coconut palm; Meros, a snorkeling site with corals and fish; and Maguariquessaba, a calm beach at the end of the day.

How long do you spend at each beach on this tour?

Each stop lasts between 40 and 60 minutes, giving you time to swim, explore or rest before moving to the next location.

Is snorkeling gear included in the Ilha Grande tour price?

Snorkeling gear is not included but available to rent at Meros for approximately 20 Brazilian reals. You can bring your own mask and snorkel instead.

What time does the speedboat depart from Vila do Abraão?

Departure is at 9:30am from Vila do Abraão Port, though the exact time may shift slightly based on tide and weather conditions, which the operator confirms when you reconfirm your booking.

Is food included in the Ilha Grande beach tour?

Food is not included. Lunch is optional and available at Maguariquessaba, the final beach stop. You can bring snacks and fruit, and the tour provides water and a cooler with ice for drinks.

Can you choose between English and Portuguese guides?

Yes, you select your guide's language (English or Portuguese) when you book. A live guide in your chosen language is included with the tour.