Snorkeling Ilha Grande: Speedboat tour to three lagoons

The fish arrive before you do: schools of "Sargentinhos" greet snorkelers at every stop.

A shared 6-hour speedboat tour from Vila do Abraão explores the northern coast of Ilha Grande with snorkeling stops at Blue Lagoon, Green Lagoon, and Saco do Céu. The boat departs daily. Each stop runs 40 to 60 minutes. Diving mask, snorkel and bottled water are included, as is a live guide in English or Portuguese. You choose the language at checkout. Departure time shifts with tide and weather, confirmed when you book.

Options for this experience

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Portuguese Speaking Guide 10:30 A shared tour with a guide who speaks Portuguese.

English Speaking Guide 10:30 A shared tour with a guide who speaks English.

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What’s included

• Speedboat ride to all three lagoons.
• diving mask and snorkel.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• professional guide in English or Portuguese (your choice at checkout).

Times

• Every day 10:30

Before you book

Group Up to 15 · max 5 per booking

Live guide English and Portuguese Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

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The experience

You arrive at Vila do Abraão port and board a speedboat with a small group heading north along Ilha Grande's coast. The boat carries you past calm, transparent water to three separate stops, each with its own character. Blue Lagoon and Green Lagoon are the named anchors. Saco do Céu (Cove of Stars) rounds out the run. At each site you drop anchor, put on the mask and snorkel provided, and slip into water where the local fish (the "Sargentinhos" the guide will mention) are already waiting. The guide stays with the group and points out what is worth seeing. The pace is built for relaxing, not racing through a checklist.

Each stop holds you for 40 to 60 minutes, which is long enough to explore without the day feeling rushed. At Saco do Céu, there is time to climb out of the water and eat. The region is known for a dish called "Fish with Banana" (Caiçara cooking), though lunch itself is not included and you pay separately at a local spot. Bottled water is provided throughout the day to keep you hydrated between swims. The speedboat itself is the transport (no separate vehicle, no hotel pickups), so the morning is simple: show up at the port, board, and the day unfolds on the water.

The departure time and route shift with the tide and weather. The operator confirms the exact hour when you reconfirm your booking, not before. Safety instructions happen at the port before you leave. Infants sit on an adult's lap during the ride. The tour suits all fitness levels because snorkeling here is in shallow, calm water: no diving, no currents, no technical skill required. If you want to rent a diving mask or snorkel instead of using the provided ones, that is available for a separate fee.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

What is the water like for snorkeling at these three lagoons?

Blue Lagoon, Green Lagoon, and Saco do Céu all have calm, transparent water where the "Sargentinhos" fish are a constant presence. Each stop lasts 40 to 60 minutes, giving you time to explore without pressure.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this tour?

No, the tour is suitable for all fitness levels and the water is shallow and calm. Diving mask and snorkel are included, and safety instructions are provided at the port before departure.

Is food included, or do I need to bring my own lunch?

Food is not included. At Saco do Céu you have time to eat at a local restaurant. The region is known for Caiçara dishes like "Fish with Banana." Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

What time does the speedboat leave Vila do Abraão?

The exact departure time is confirmed when you reconfirm your booking, because it shifts with the tide and weather conditions. The operator will give you the time in advance so you can plan your morning.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Vila do Abraão port?

Yes, hotel pickup is not included. Public transportation options are available nearby the port if you need them.