Maceió: Praia do Gunga Beach & Lagoa do Roteiro Sloop Boat

The Sloop Boat Ride to Brazil's Most Beautiful Beach

You get picked up from your hotel, travel by traditional sloop across Lagoa do Roteiro to Praia do Gunga, and spend the day at a beachfront restaurant with direct access to the water. Lunch is included and à la carte. An optional coral reef speedboat tour can be arranged on arrival. The guide and air-conditioned transport handle all the moving parts, so you only decide when to swim and when to eat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day at Praia do Gunga Beach

• Cross Lagoa do Roteiro by sloop
• Enjoy Praia do Gunga beach
• Visit Gunga Beach restaurant
• Optional speedboat ride to coral barrier

The experience

You're probably thinking a beach day in Maceió means sitting in traffic to get there, then figuring out where to eat once you arrive. This one skips both. The morning starts with pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, and instead of a regular boat ride, you cross Lagoa do Roteiro on a traditional sloop (the kind with a sail, if the wind cooperates), which is how locals have been getting to Praia do Gunga for years. The boat ride itself is part of the day, not just transport to it.

Praia do Gunga sits on the southern coast near Maceió and has a reputation for a reason: the water is clear enough that you can see the bottom, and there are coconut trees everywhere. Once you arrive, there's a beachfront restaurant right there with tables looking out at the water. The menu is regional: fresh fish, seafood, the kind of thing you'd order differently depending on what the boats brought in that morning. You eat when you want, at your own pace, which means you're not rushing through lunch to hit the next stop on some itinerary.

If you want more than swimming and eating, there's an optional speedboat ride out to the coral barrier, about an hour long, that you can book directly on the beach. Most people skip it and just stay in the water or under the palms, but it's there if the reef interests you. The whole day is built around not having to arrange anything yourself. The guide handles the logistics, the vehicle is waiting, and you just show up ready to swim.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, a tour guide, the traditional sloop boat crossing through Lagoa do Roteiro to Praia do Gunga, and full access to the beachfront restaurant where you order lunch à la carte. An optional 60-minute speedboat tour to the coral barrier can be arranged on the beach for an additional per-person fee.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:20

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

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

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on siteUS$ 10.53

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Luck Receptivo Maceió

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a beach day without arranging your own transport, boat access, or restaurant reservations: the sloop crossing and beachfront setting are what make a simple swim turn into something you remember.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included. You order à la carte at the beachfront restaurant, which is located in front of the sea and part of the day's experience.

Can I do the coral reef speedboat ride?

Yes, it is optional and lasts about 60 minutes. You book it directly on the beach when you arrive, and it is a separate cost per person.

What is the physical fitness requirement?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, the tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle for pickup and transport.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted on the tour.