5 Snorkelling Trips in Brazil to Build a Day Around

1.Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $22Our pick

Spend five hours cruising Paraty Bay with Paraty Tours, stopping at two beaches and two islands for swimming and snorkeling. The Portuguese-speaking crew provides floaties, music, fruit, coffee, and a backup boat. Lunch, drinks, kayaks, and paddleboards cost extra.

“Great boat trip - for the price we were pleasantly surprised & really enjoyed our day! The stops were great for swimming - beautiful water & scenery!!! Also lots of room on the boat to get comfy!”

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2.Turtle Snorkeling by Adrenailha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $60Top rated

From Barra da Lagoa, you take a 20-minute speedboat to Xavier Island for up to two hours of snorkeling in a protected bay. Adrenailha provides neoprene suits, masks, snorkels, fins, floats, water, and fruit. Guides including Eduardo, Sergio, Emanuel, and Lucas assist in the water.

“We had a wonderful snorkeling experience in this tour. They give all necessary equipment, explains how to use it and even helps you see the sea turtles. 😁🐢 Nevertheless there was only my boyfriend and me, they didn’t cancel the tour so we had a romantic trip just the two of us. Highly recommend, we had a great time!”

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3.Schooner Boat Tour with Beaches and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $34

You’ll meet at Paraty Tours Agency, collect your instructions, and head to the pier for a five-hour Portuguese-language schooner trip. Expect four 40-minute stops at beaches and islands around Paraty, calm swimming water, basic snorkeling, an open bathing platform, and lunch available to buy aboard.

“Demasiado comercial. Barco con mucha gente, paro en playas muy pobladas y comida cara abordo. Lo de la parte de snorkel un chiste. No lo recomiendo”

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4.Half-Day Schooner Cruise and Snorkeling in Paraty Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $36

Spend five hours on a Portuguese-speaking schooner in Paraty Bay, stopping at Ilha Comprida, Lula’s Beach, Blue Lagoon, and Red Beach. Snorkel among schooling fish, swim from quiet beaches, and order lunch onboard. Bring your own mask or rent one at the pier.

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5.Snorkeling with turtles in their natural habitat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours

Join Mateus and a small private group from Vila do Abraão for a six-hour Ilha Grande boat trip. Snorkel with sea turtles and colorful fish at Lagoa Azul, visit Freguesia de Santana, enjoy fruit and music onboard, and stop for Brazilian food at a sand-floor restaurant in Saco de Céu.

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