Snorkeling at Isla do Macuco: Underwater photos included

Two island stops, one hour in the water, photos you take home

Snorkel at Isla do Macuco and Praia do Cação on a small-group boat from the Morro do Macaco Municipal Natural Park with a certified diving instructor, complete snorkel gear and underwater photos included. The activity is safe for non-swimmers. You wear a flotation vest on the island and the guide stays with you in the water. The boat departs with a minimum of 8 people and runs 3.5 hours total, including a 20-minute stop at Praia do Cação and an hour of snorkeling time at Macuco Island.

The experience

You board a small boat at the Zimbros Ecotour base and navigate the beaches of the Morro do Macaco Municipal Natural Park (Baia de Zimbros, Praia do Cação, Praia da Tainha and Saco Manso) before reaching Isla do Macuco. The boat stays uncrowded and runs without music, so you hear the water and the guide's explanation of the local ecology and history as you travel. A certified diving instructor and lifeguard are on board for every departure.

At Isla do Macuco you spend an hour in the water with snorkel gear, fins and a mandatory flotation vest. The instructor stays with you and takes underwater photos on a GoPro as you float and explore. Those photos are yours to keep. The activity is completely safe even if you don't swim. The vest keeps you afloat and the guide is right there. After Macuco, the boat makes a 20-minute stop at Praia do Cação before heading back to base.

All snorkel equipment, flotation vests, fins and masks are included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French depending on your group. If weather or sea conditions change suddenly during the trip, the commander may land you at a different beach and arrange transport back to the Zimbros base by car or van to keep everyone safe.

What’s included

• Boat tour through the Morro do Macaco Municipal Natural Park.
• complete snorkel equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• flotation vests.
• certified diving instructor and lifeguard.
• one hour of snorkeling time at Isla do Macuco.
• underwater photos taken on GoPro.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 8 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Zimbros Ecotour

Is this one for you?Book this snorkel if you're staying near the park without a car. The boat departs from the Zimbros Ecotour base and you don't arrange transport yourself. It's also the right choice if you don't swim. The vest and the instructor's presence in the water make it safe and manageable for first-time snorkelers.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): 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.

Is snorkeling at Isla do Macuco safe if I don't know how to swim?

Yes, the activity is designed for non-swimmers. You wear a mandatory flotation vest on the island, the certified diving instructor stays with you in the water, and a lifeguard is on board. The vest keeps you afloat while you snorkel.

What's included in the snorkeling activity?

The boat tour, complete snorkel equipment (mask, fins, snorkel), flotation vests, the certified instructor and lifeguard, and underwater photos taken by the guide on GoPro are all included. Food and beverages are not.

How long do you actually spend snorkeling in the water?

You have one hour of snorkeling time at Isla do Macuco. The full trip is 3.5 hours, which includes the boat ride through the park, the hour at Macuco Island, a 20-minute stop at Praia do Cação, and the return to base.

What happens if the weather turns bad during the tour?

If sudden rain, wind or rough seas make it unsafe to return to the original boarding point, the commander will land you at another beach in the park and arrange transport back to the Zimbros Ecotour base by car or van. The priority is keeping everyone safe.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No, snorkel masks, fins, snorkels and flotation vests are all provided. You just need to bring a swimsuit and towel.