Snorkeling in Perobas: Parrachos reefs from Natal

Speedboat to the parrachos, then into water where fishermen work the reefs

Snorkel the parrachos reefs off Perobas beach, north of Natal, aboard a speedboat that carries you 5 km from shore to transparent waters where artisanal fishing still happens. The tour includes an optional ecological boat trip through the mangrove ecosystem near Cunhuacu, lunch at a local seafood restaurant, a Portuguese-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport from Natal, and passenger insurance. The day runs 8 hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Perobas beach and snorkeling

• Travel to Perobas beach
• Take speedboat to parrachos
• Snorkel in transparent waters
• Observe fishermen and rafts
• Travel to Punaú for relaxation

The experience

Perobas sits 78 km north of Natal, a fishing village where the speedboat launches. The parrachos, shallow reefs 5 km offshore, have water clear enough to see the seabed, and the reefs themselves are still active fishing grounds. Fishermen and their rafts work the same waters where you'll snorkel, so the setting is not a preserved park but a working landscape. You spend the water time at the parrachos, then head back to shore.

Before or after the snorkeling (depending on the day's schedule), there's an optional ecological boat trip through the mangrove ecosystem near Cunhuacu. The boat moves slowly through the mangroves so you can watch the crab fishing and see how the ecosystem works. This part is optional, so you can skip it if the snorkeling is your only goal. Afterward, lunch happens at a local restaurant famous for seafood: prawns, lobsters, and a local fish called the picanha of the sea. The meal is on your own bill.

The pickup is included from Natal, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. A Portuguese-speaking guide leads the day. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and small children sit on an adult's lap in the boat. You'll need at least a moderate level of fitness for the boat ride and the water entry.

What’s included

• A Portuguese-speaking guide.
• pickup from Natal in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• passenger insurance.
• the speedboat ride to the parrachos 5 km offshore.
• snorkeling at the reefs.
• an optional ecological boat trip through the mangrove ecosystem near Cunhuacu.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (12 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Marazul Receptivo

Is this one for you?The speedboat ride and the snorkeling both happen in the same half-day, so you're in the water and back on shore without a long travel buffer. Book this if you want the reef without spending most of the day in transit.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); 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.

How far is Perobas from Natal, and how do I get there?

Perobas is 78 km north of Natal. Pickup from your hotel in Natal is included, and you'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a Portuguese-speaking guide.

What are the parrachos, and what will I see when I snorkel there?

The parrachos are shallow reefs 5 km offshore from Perobas beach. The water is transparent, and you'll snorkel over the seabed where artisanal fishermen still work, so you'll see both the reef ecosystem and active fishing rafts and boats.

Is the mangrove boat trip included, or is it optional?

The ecological boat trip through the mangrove ecosystem near Cunhuacu is optional. It shows you crab fishing and the mangrove habitat, but you can choose to skip it and focus on snorkeling instead.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay separately?

The tour includes the guide, pickup from Natal, the air-conditioned vehicle, passenger insurance, and the speedboat ride to the parrachos. Lunch at a local seafood restaurant is on your own bill.

How long is the full day, and what's the physical demand?

The tour runs 8 hours total. You'll need at least a moderate level of fitness for the boat ride and entering the water. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and small children sit on an adult's lap in the boat.