Boat trip through the Bay of Paraty: small groups, five stops

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (4 reviews)

Free cancellation

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Duration5h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesPT

Mobile ticketAccepted

Five island stops in one afternoon, without the crowd

A boat trip through the Bay of Paraty with stops at Red Beach, two swimming islands, a lagoon and a smaller island, aboard a 32-passenger boat with a live Portuguese-speaking guide. The boat carries floats, a freshwater shower, bathroom and bar; the tour runs five hours and suits families and groups looking to avoid the large commercial boats that run the same route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat trip with beach and island stops

Visit Red Beach and have lunch
Swim and take photos at white sand beach
Explore island with castle and old turtle
Swim in blue lagoon with clear water
Pass by a charming beautiful island

The Experience

The boat leaves from Paraty and works through five stops across the bay. Red Beach comes first — a wide sandy beach with clear water and restaurant options where the group stops for lunch. From there the route moves to two islands built for swimming and photography, one with white sand and one where an old turtle lives near a castle (a filming location from the Twilight films). The blue lagoon stop lets you swim in transparent water and watch fish; the final island has its own quieter charm. The whole day runs five hours.

The boat itself carries what larger tour operators skip: floats for the water, a freshwater shower to rinse off salt, a working bathroom, a sound system and a bar on board. A guide speaks Portuguese throughout. The boat holds up to 32 passengers, which is the whole point — you avoid the crowded departures that pack in double that number and move faster through the same stops. Families travel together; groups stay together.

Pickup and meeting point details are arranged when you book. The operator takes groups and can adjust pricing based on party size, so calling ahead on WhatsApp (21972110487) before booking locks in the rate for your group.

What’s included

Floats for swimming.
freshwater shower and bathroom on board.
bar and sound system.
live guide in Portuguese.
all five island and beach stops.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Passeio de Barco em Paraty na embarcação Pura Vida

Is this one for you?Book this one if your group wants to swim and explore multiple islands without joining the large commercial boats that run the same bay route. The smaller passenger count and onboard amenities (shower, floats, bar) make the difference for families and friends traveling together.