Snorkeling in Porto de Galinhas from Recife: Natural pools

You'll swim with fish in natural pools and get footage of it on DVD.

A full-day snorkeling trip from Recife to Porto de Galinhas includes hotel pickup, a 40-minute swim in the natural pools with fish, snorkelling equipment, transport by air-conditioned minivan, and a DVD recording of your time in the water. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. Food and drinks are at your own expense, and free time is built in for meals, extra water activities or shopping.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Porto de Galinhas

• Travel from Recife to Porto de Galinhas
• Jangada ride with snorkeling equipment
• Swim 40 minutes in natural pools
• Receive DVD with photos and videos
• Visit Maracaipe beach
• Free time for meal, water activities, or shopping

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Recife and a ride south to Porto de Galinhas, a stretch of Pernambuco's coast known for its natural pools and shallow reefs. Once you arrive, you'll board a traditional jangada (wooden raft) equipped with snorkelling gear and head out to the natural pools for 40 minutes in the water. The pools sit close to shore and fill with fish. A guide will be in the water with you, and the whole session gets filmed so you leave with a DVD of the footage.

After the snorkelling stop, the tour includes a visit to Maracaipe beach, where the day opens up. You'll have free time to eat (meals are on your own), try other water activities if you want them, or walk through the local shops. The minivan is air-conditioned, and the full outing runs about seven and a half hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Recife.
• snorkelling equipment.
• transport in an air-conditioned minivan.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• 40 minutes snorkelling in the natural pools.
• a DVD recording of your time in the water.
• free time at Maracaipe beach for meals and activities.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 to 80 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

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

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Agua Verde Viagens & Receptivos ( Antiga Uluwatour)

Is this one for you?The pace is relaxed (most of the day is free time at the beach or in the water at your own speed), so it suits anyone who wants to snorkel without a rushed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

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 long do I actually spend snorkelling in the natural pools?

Forty minutes in the water with the fish, filmed for your DVD.

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

Snorkelling equipment, transport, the guide, hotel pickup and the DVD are all included. Food and drinks are at your own expense.

Do I need snorkelling experience to do this?

No. The pools are shallow and close to shore, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels. A guide is in the water with you.

What happens on Maracaipe beach after the snorkelling?

Maracaipe is a separate beach stop where you have free time to eat, rest, shop or try other water activities on your own.