Half-Day Ilha Grande Schooner Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit three beaches from Ilha Grande by schooner on this 5-hour tour. Stop at Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon), Freguesia de Santana and Japariz to take in the scenery and swim, dive, or snorkel. Each stop is 40-50 minutes, and you can take in the natural beauties of Ilha Grande with your guide.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The departure time for this tour varies according to the tide
Safety instructions are provided at the departure; The schooner has dinghy and floats
Diving mask and Snorkel available for rent
Travelers should be aware of the horn schooner, triggered after the time of each stop, indicating that everyone must return to the schooner
Tour is made by Schooner, with maximum capacity up to 150 people
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lagoa Azul
The schooner departs at 10:30 am from the Vila do Abraão port. You will be taken to the first stop at Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon), one of the most famous, visited and contemplated places of Ilha Grande, for its beauty and formation of the islands that is fascinating. No wonder it was considered the 2nd Wonder of Ilha Grande. A snorkeling trip becomes unmissable in the turquoise and crystal clear waters.
Freguesia de Santana Beach
Next stop is Freguesia do Santana, where the settlement of Ilha Grande began. In the seventeenth century was the center of economic development.You will see the Church of Santana, built in 1843, with whale oil and sand from the beach.
What‘s Included
Safety equipment
Schooner ride
Professional English- or Portuguese-speaking guide
Noodle buoys
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snorkel and dive equipment (available for rent)
Options
English Speaking Guide
English speaking: Shared Tour led by an English speaking guide.
Portuguese Speaking Guide
Portuguese Speaking: Shared Tour led by a Portuguese speaking guide.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beauty on the island
mariamagdalenan2014,,Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The scenery is beautiful and the schooner ride we loved. Serenity with transparent waters and colored fish. It would bring out the music that bothers you since they don't put bossa nos but cumbia. Luckily they agreed to take it down.
Traveling with friends or...
Jonathan W,,Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Traveling with friends or family? This is the perfect way to taste caipirinha’s whilst sailing around the beautiful beaches of Ilha Grande. Highly recommend. I only speak English and this Portuguese tour enabled me the opportunity to experience many cultures and meet friendly people. Number 2 for life!
Happy Boat, Barco Alegre
DavidM G,,Mar 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour time was bumped twice but we did get on the tour a hour and a half later than scheduled. As it turned out it was more of a party excursion than we thought but all in all we had a great time. A great look a Brazilian culture and the beauty of Ilha Grande. Eu gosto tudo.
Suck! To flee
caroline l,,Sep 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Boat cancelled for no reason despite several exchanges with the organizer who confirmed the tour Without prior information from the organizer Fortunately easy refund but we ended up like idiots fortunately the locals are very friendly and helped us find a plan B
Worth the walk
Tati Rhormens,,Sep 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For those who like animation and agitation, it is worth the walk. Super lively, wonderful beaches, crystal clear water, varied lunch, a day to have fun and have contact with nature.
Too many people, lots of confusion.
Michael A,,Jul 5, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Bus from Rio took forever, arrive in the afternoon (half a day wasted).Too many people on boat, lots of confusion between tour agents and tourists. Party atmostphere on boat. Swimming in saltwater swimming pool with lots of people crowding the water. Lots of noise in the water. Saw tropical fish in merky water, then ate them for lunch. Very little time spent on Ilha Grande and arrived on the island after sunset. Best part of trip was going home. Arrived very late in Rio (after midnight).
Paradise
Sen D,,Oct 2, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really a paradise, I went on a schooner with no more than 25 people, it was excellent transparent and warm waters, I don't remember the names of the islands well, but if how beautiful the landscape is, they allowed me to go down 3 times about 40 minutes to the water, first swim with fish around you, that was great, then a beach that was a paradise just for us another 40 minutes and then to lunch to another island where the beach is exquisite to sunbathe and take a dip, inside the schooner they sell you rich food, and beer, I totally recommend this experience, it is beautiful and has a great time, I took it on a tour from Rio,
A schooner is defined as a sailing...
Steven D,,Mar 7, 2018
- Review from Viator
1.00A schooner is defined as a sailing vessel, but this was a loud, smelly diesel craft. The ad said limited to 4 persons suggesting that this was a small craft, but there were probably more than 100 people aboard. The tour was supposed to be about 3 hrs, but went longer than 5 and we almost missed our cruise ship's departure. The guide was from Argentina, not Brazil, and although nice, he knew little of the area. The stop for lunch was less than desirable--not sure of the cleanliness of the kitchen, and there were many mosquitos. I would not recommend this to anyone.
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