The 9 Best Schooner Cruises in Brazil

1.Schooner ride with or without Lunch Included – Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · from $12Our pick

Join Angra dos Reis Turismo at 11:30 am for a six-hour schooner ride through Ilha Grande’s clear bays. Snorkel at Lagoa Azul and the Botinas Islands, relax at Araça Beach, and stop for lunch at Japariz or Praia das Setas. The $12 starting price is appealing, but check if lunch is included and bring snacks.

“Passeio básico para quem vai a Angra, pelo preço vale a pena e você consegue mergulha e curtir um pouco a praia. Porém, levem lanches. No barco a única opção de compra era fandangos e o preço do almoço (se não estiver incluso) é absurdo. Um prato simples de filé de frango com batatas fritas é 170 reais, e não há outra opção para se alimentar. De resto, o passeio vale a pena.”

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2.Schooner Tour to Frades Islands and Itaparica

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 98 reviews · 8 hours · from $39

Spend eight hours aboard a schooner from Salvador’s Nautical Terminal, cruising Todos os Santos Bay to Ilha dos Frades and Itaparica. Swim in calm water, enjoy a fruit round, eat at a beachfront buffet, and return at sunset with live music on board. Guides may speak Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, or Italian.

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3.Búzios 2.5-Hour Schooner Boat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 56 reviews · 2h 30m · from $20

See Búzios from the water on a 2.5-hour schooner cruise with Spanish, English, or Portuguese support. Pass 12 beaches and islands, with swim stops at João Fernandes, Feia Island, and Little Turtle Beach. Meet by the Brigitte Bardot statue. Bring sunscreen, ID, and a camera.

“Yo pagué por una paso en barco galera y tuve una excursión por tierra por las costas y morros. Si era esa la actividad no se entendió a la hora de adquirir el servicio , a pesar de eso la actividad , y el guía fue muy linda experiencia , me gustó mecho pero me quedé con esa duda de no saber si Estaba mal expresado o me pusieron en otra escursion , las chicas de la recepción parecían desorientada . Previamente me mandaron msj WhatsApp y parecía todo bien pero ciando llegué no entendía bien el español . Gracias fue linda experiencia igual. Lo recomiendo muchísimo”

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4.Armação dos Búzios: 3-Stop Schooner Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 25 reviews · 2h 30m · from $19

Sail from central Búzios for 2.5 hours aboard a 120-passenger schooner with a bar, covered seating, children’s pool, and 13-meter waterslide. You’ll pass 12 beaches and 3 islands, stopping three times for swimming and snorkeling. The tour is in Portuguese, with drinks, snacks, and snorkel gear sold onboard.

“lo pasamos genial y disfrutamos mucho del paseo en barco, nadamos en las paradas e hicimos snorkel”

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5.Discover Paraty’s Best Islands on an Exclusive Schooner Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · from $23

Spend five hours aboard the double-decker Aquamarina II, stopping at Ilha dos Cocos, Praia da Conceição, Lagoa Azul, and Praia da Lula. You get cushioned seating, a water slide, onboard food and drinks, Starlink Wi-Fi, a support boat, freshwater rinse, and guides in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

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6.Schooner Boat Tour with Beaches and Snorkeling

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

Spend five hours on a Portuguese-guided schooner in Paraty Bay, with four stops of about 40 minutes for swimming, snorkeling, photos, and sunbathing. Possible stops include Lula da Praia, Praia Vermelha, Ilha Comprida, and Ilha do Algodão. Lunch and drinks cost extra, and the boat may be busy.

“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…”

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

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

Spend five hours aboard a Portuguese-speaking schooner in Paraty Bay, stopping at Ilha Comprida, Lula’s Beach, Blue Lagoon, and Red Beach. Snorkel among tropical fish, swim from quiet shores, and order lunch onboard. Bring sunscreen, a towel, and cash or a card for snorkel rental and food.

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8.Schooner Cruise with Pickup and Itaparica Stop

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $46

Spend eight hours sailing from Salvador across Baía de Todos os Santos, with hotel pickup and a Spanish or Portuguese-speaking guide. Stop for about two hours at Ilha dos Frades, then continue to Itaparica and Ponta de Areia, where you can buy lunch. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and ID.

“The island of Frades is what I liked most. The Itaparica visit is not worth it. We could have lunch in the island of Frades which has a lovely beach.”

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9.Schooner Tour to Frades Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $39

Spend eight hours sailing from Salvador to Ilha dos Frades, with views of São Marcelo Fort, Monte Serrat Fort, Bonfim Church, and the Salvador shoreline. You get about five hours around the island for swimming, beach time, a chapel visit, and optional snorkeling. Guides speak Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

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