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Ilha Grande Speedboat: Botinas Islands & Dentista Beach★ 4.88 (241) · 5h
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Ilha Grande: Blue Lagoon Motorboat & Snorkeling Day Trip★ 4.83 (127) · 5h
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Angra dos Reis: Speedboat Island Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch★ 4.87 (201) · 5h
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Ilha Grande: Speedboat Tour Lagoa Azul & Cataguases IslandsYou board a shared speedboat and visit five stops across Ilha Grande bay: swim in Lagoa Azul surrounded by fish, walk the white sand of Cataguases Islands, snorkel at Praia da Grumixama, see the historic settlement at Freguesia de Sant'Anna, and take a short walk at Araçá Beach. Lunch with local caiçara food is included at Japariz, and you return to the dock in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see multiple beaches and swim in Lagoa Azul without renting a private boat or arranging your own transport — the speedboat schedule packs five stops and lunch into one outing, which is what makes a full bay tour possible in a half day.
Schooner Cruise Ilha Grande: Swim at Blue Lagoon with CaipirinhaA five-hour shared schooner cruise from Vila do Abraão Port visits three swimming stops around Ilha Grande: Lagoa Azul (the Blue Lagoon), Praia de Fora and Saco do Céu, with 40 to 50 minutes at each to dive and snorkel. Caipirinha, water and tropical fruits are included; your guide speaks English or Portuguese. The departure time shifts with the tide, and each stop ends when the schooner horn sounds.Is it for me?Book the English-speaking option if you want the guide's commentary on the islands and the marine life; choose Portuguese if you're traveling with Portuguese speakers or prefer to move at your own pace between swims and the bar. The fixed departure time (set by the tide) and the horn-signal returns mean the day holds together without anyone managing the schedule—you show up at the port and the crew handles the rest.
Snorkeling in Angra dos Reis: four island stops by speedboatA shared speedboat tour of Angra dos Reis visits Ilhas Botinas and three beaches on Ilha da Gipóia over five hours, with 20–30 minutes at each stop to swim and snorkel in calm, clear water. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers and stops for roughly an hour around midday; you bring your own cooler bag (up to 20 liters, no glass) and pay separately for any food or drinks. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Five hours leaves room for a full morning or afternoon elsewhere in Angra dos Reis, but not for a second major activity the same day. The midday break around an hour is when you eat, so bring a cooler bag or budget for vendors at the stops.
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 Ilha Grande: Five Lagoons & Beaches by SpeedboatA shared speedboat tour of Ilha Grande visits five swimming and snorkeling stops across five hours: the turquoise Blue Lagoon, the emerald Green Lagoon, the quiet Aripeba Beach, Ubatubinha Beach in a protected cove, and Flechas Beach on Ilha da Gipóia. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers and a live guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. Lunch is not included, though a restaurant operates at Flechas Beach; you can bring a cooler bag of up to 20 liters with your own food and drinks (no glass). Each stop lets you swim, snorkel among tropical fish and coral reefs, or rest on sand and rocks.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a full day of swimming and snorkeling across multiple lagoons and beaches without arranging your own boat or planning the route—the fixed schedule and guide handle the logistics, and the 20 to 30 minutes at each stop gives you real time in the water instead of a quick photo stop.
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.
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Snorkeling Ilha Grande: speedboat tour to three lagoonsA 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.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided snorkel tour departing from Vila do Abraão—the speedboat handles three northern-coast stops in one day, so you're not island-hopping on your own schedule.
Snorkeling Ilha Grande: Five island stops on a speedboatA 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.Is it for me?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.
Private Speedboat Tour Angra dos Reis: Islands & BeachesA private speedboat tour in Angra dos Reis takes you to three islands and beaches—the Botinas Islands for swimming and snorkeling, Gipoia with its colonial mansions and historic sites, and a third stop on the operator's choice—with a Portuguese-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and bottled water included over 6 hours.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want to set the pace and stops yourself instead of following a fixed group itinerary—the speedboat and guide are yours alone for the 6 hours, so you can linger at the islands that appeal to you and skip ahead from the ones that don't.
Angra & Ilha Grande Private Boat Tour: Barbecue and DrinksA private motorboat tour departing from Angra with hotel pickup, a professional bilingual guide and crew, and eight hours exploring Ilha Grande's islands with stops for snorkeling, swimming and a full barbecue lunch. You choose the boat size (6, 10 or 15 seats) and one of two itineraries—the Paradisiacal Islands route or the Ilha Grande route—and the crew handles navigation while you decide the pace. Drinks, snacks, floating gear and music are all included; tips are optional.Is it for me?Book this if you want to control the pace and the stops—the crew navigates while you decide where to anchor and how long to stay, which works best for groups that want flexibility over a fixed itinerary. The boat size you choose shapes the feel: six seats for an intimate group, ten for a small party, fifteen if you're bringing a larger crew.
Boat Tour Ilha Grande — what to know before booking
This guide compares 15 bookable options for Boat Tour Ilha Grande, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 26. The average rating is 4.4 out of 5, based on 790 traveler reviews.
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. 14 of the 15 options offer free cancellation. 2 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Boat Tour Ilha Grande cost?
Prices start at US$ 26. There are 15 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 14 of the 15 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. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Ilha Grande Speedboat: Botinas Islands & Dentista Beach is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 241 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
