Brazil · SNORKELING
Good snorkelling trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Float through crystal-clear rivers at Rio da Prata near Bonito with guides, gear, trail, fish-filled waters, and a regional lunch.
“Wonderful experience with great nature and a warm welcome from the guides”
Explore Paraty Bay by boat with four beach and island stops, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboards, onboard meals, and tropical fruit for $22.
“Very nice boat, very relaxed, nice stops, friendly staff, good food. We were only very few people, not sure how it is if it is fully booked”
Snorkel around Macuco Island from Zimbros, with calm guidance, safety gear, underwater photos, and scenic beaches for $32.37.
“We do three excursions with them; the escuna ride in Bombinhas that is made on the beach of the tomb, Isla do Macuco with stop at Playa do Cacao. On both excursions we snorkeled. Our guide was Rodri, super friendly, attentive, both he and his companions. The third excursion was the tour of 10 deserted beaches + waterfall. All were a beautiful experience and it is worth highlighting the punctuality in the schedules and the good attention of the whole team and also Ana who advised us.Auto-translated”
Review of Paraty’s 5-hour schooner tour, with four beach stops, snorkeling, onboard lunch options, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“I joined the boat tour today and the weather was very bad - raining and cold. I was drenched and extremely upset at times because small things could have made the process easier. The only reason I give 3 stars instead of 1 is the boat staff: they were friendly, cheerful, and tried their best to assist me despite the language barrier. Improvement: 1. Cancellations: In such weather, guests should have the option to cancel with at least a 50% refund or offered to do another activity of more or less same amount as original booking suitable with the weather 2. Meeting point clarity: The booking and pre-tour message said…”
Review of the Trindade tour from Paraty, with four beaches, Atlantic Forest trails, Caixa d’Aço snorkeling, costs, tips, and practical details.
“Wonderfull expérience, accompanied by à very involved guide who shared is knowledge of diversity of the rainforest and all local specificities.”
Review of Bombinhas snorkeling from Balneário Camboriú, with Sepultura Beach, marine life, equipment, transport, pricing, and practical tips.
“Excellent experience! I'm in love with Bombinhas. The Agatha guide is super attentive, it explains everything you are observing. It was very exciting. I will definitely be back😊Auto-translated”
Sail Paraty Bay by schooner, snorkel at four island stops, enjoy fruit, and get practical tips on water clarity, costs, and meeting point.
“Boat ride was good. Water was merky not good for snorkeling.”
Review of Paraty’s five-hour schooner cruise, four snorkeling stops, tropical beaches, lunch options, logistics, value, and key drawbacks.
Snorkel with sea turtles from a private boat near Ilha Grande, visit Lagoa Azul and Santana, and enjoy a beachside Brazilian lunch stop.
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