Sunset Magic Experience Fernando de Noronha: Planasub & Barbecue

Snorkel, cruise past twin peaks, and grill fresh fish as the sun drops into the Atlantic

The Sunset Magic Experience is a three-hour activity in Fernando de Noronha combining underwater exploration via Planasub (a shallow-water submarine board), a scenic boat route past Morro Dois Irmãos, and an onboard barbecue timed to sunset. You begin in the port area and at Biboca Beach, snorkel the surrounding waters, then cruise near the island's secondary islands before stopping at Conceição Beach or another suitable spot to eat grilled fish or meat while watching the sky change color. A live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese leads the group throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset boat tour and barbecue

• Start Planasub activity at port and Biboca Beach
• Enjoy underwater exploration
• Sail near secondary islands
• View Morro Dois Irmãos
• Return to Conceição Beach or similar
• Have onboard barbecue with fresh fish or meat
• Watch sunset over Fernando de Noronha

The experience

Three hours starts with the Planasub activity: a pranchinha or aquasub board that lets you explore shallow underwater terrain without diving gear. The boat departs from the port area and Biboca Beach, where you'll move through the water on the board and see marine life in the shallows. This isn't passive watching. You're actively moving through the water and steering your own view of what's below.

After the underwater section, the boat sails near Fernando de Noronha's secondary islands and reaches Morro Dois Irmãos, the island's signature landmark: two twin hills rising from the coast that turn into silhouettes as light fades. The route itself is the point: you're seeing the island's geography from the water, not from a beach or a trail. The boat then heads to Conceição Beach or another beach with good conditions, where the crew sets up a barbecue with fresh fish or meat cooked onboard. Sea and weather conditions shape where you stop and what the final stretch looks like, so the itinerary has built-in flexibility.

The group is shared, so you'll travel with other passengers. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. If the bilingual guide isn't available, a digital translator ensures communication. If seas are rough or swell picks up, the activity switches to the Ilha Tour, a land-based alternative covering the island's main attractions and viewpoints instead. Transport is included, and you'll want to bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, insect repellent and comfortable shoes.

What’s included

• Transport from the port area.
• boat tour past secondary islands and Morro Dois Irmãos.
• Planasub underwater exploration at Biboca Beach.
• onboard barbecue with grilled fish or meat at Conceição Beach or an alternative beach.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

GroupUp to 19

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by FORTALEZA EXPERIENCE TOUR

Is this one for you?Pick this shared boat tour if you want a guide steering the route and timing while you focus on snorkeling, cruising past Morro Dois Irmãos, and eating barbecue at sunset: all without coordinating multiple stops yourself.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What exactly is the Planasub activity and how does it work?

Planasub, also called pranchinha or aquasub, is a shallow-water board you ride while exploring underwater terrain. You're not diving or snorkeling in the traditional sense. Instead, you're on a board moving through shallow water with a direct view below, letting you see marine life and the seafloor without heavy gear or deep descent.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

If seas are rough or swell is high, the scheduled activity is replaced with the Ilha Tour, a land-based excursion that covers Fernando de Noronha's main attractions and most scenic viewpoints across the island instead of the water-based route.

Is lunch included, or do I need to bring food?

Lunch is not included in the activity price, but the barbecue stop features grilled fresh fish or meat cooked onboard as part of the experience. Any extra food or drinks beyond the barbecue would be an additional cost you pay on the day.

Can I do this activity if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the boat portions, and the Planasub exploration happens in shallow water, so swimming ability is not a barrier to participation.

What is Morro Dois Irmãos and why is it on this tour?

Morro Dois Irmãos is Fernando de Noronha's iconic landmark: two twin hills rising side by side on the island's coast near Cacimba do Padre Beach. The boat sails close to it during the route, and at sunset the hills become dark silhouettes against the colored sky, making it the visual centerpiece of the experience.