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Ilha Grande: Speedboat Tour Lagoa Azul & Cataguases Islands★ 4.82 (201) · 5h
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Ilha Grande: Blue Lagoon Motorboat & Snorkeling Day Trip★ 4.84 (128) · 5h
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Snorkeling in Ilha Grande: Speedboat with five island stopsA shared speedboat tour from Angra dos Reis visits five stops around Ilha Grande and nearby islands over five hours: the Blue Lagoon, Cataguás Island, Grumixama Beach, Araçá Beach, and Flechas Beach on Gipóia Island. Each stop lasts 20 to 30 minutes for swimming and snorkeling in calm, clear water; the lunch stop runs about an hour. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers and a live guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese. You bring a towel, sunscreen and hat; food and drinks are not included, though you can pack a cooler bag up to 20 liters (no glass containers).Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Angra dos Reis or nearby without a car—the speedboat is the way most visitors reach these five island stops, and a shared boat on a fixed schedule means you don't have to arrange transport or find other people to split a private charter with.
Snorkeling in Angra dos Reis: Five stops on a speedboatA shared speedboat tour of Angra dos Reis with five swimming and snorkeling stops across Lagoa Azul, Ilha Grande, Cataguás Island and Gipóia Island, conducted by a live Portuguese-speaking guide. The boat holds fourteen to thirty-four passengers and stops at each site for twenty to thirty minutes; lunch takes about an hour. You bring a cooler bag up to twenty liters (no glass) with your own food and drinks. Cancellations made twenty-four hours ahead get a full refund; same-day cancellations do not.Is it for me?The tour moves at a steady pace with frequent water stops, so it suits swimmers and snorkelers who want to see multiple islands without the effort of arranging private transport or navigating between sites on your own.
Speedboat tour Angra dos Reis: Blue Lagoon and five island stopsA shared speedboat tour through Angra dos Reis with a Portuguese-speaking guide, visiting the Blue Lagoon, Cataguás Island, Grumixama Beach, Araçá Beach, and Flechas Beach over five hours. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers; each stop lasts 20 to 30 minutes except the lunch stop at Flechas Beach, which runs about an hour. You can bring a cooler bag up to 20 liters (no glass) with your own food and drinks, and the tour includes a sailor and floating noodles.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit five stops in one morning with a set schedule; choose a private charter instead if you'd rather control the pace or explore longer at each location.
Speedboat tour Angra dos Reis: Five island stops with snorkelingA five-hour speedboat tour of Angra dos Reis with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, stopping at Lagoa Azul, two beaches on Ilha Grande, Ilha de Cataguás, and Praia das Flechas. Each stop lasts 20 to 30 minutes for swimming and snorkeling; lunch is a one-hour break at a local restaurant where you can order and pay separately. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers and departs from meeting points in Ipanema, with the transfer to Angra dos Reis taking roughly two and a half hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit five islands with structured stops and snorkeling at each, rather than spending time coordinating multiple outings—the shared speedboat keeps to a set schedule with 20–30 minutes at each location.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Ilha Grande: Speedboat Tour Lagoa Azul & Cataguases Islands is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.82 out of 5 across 201 reviews.
