4 Snorkelling Trips in Rio de Janeiro, Compared

1.Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Set out from Paraty Tours for a five-hour cruise around Paraty Bay, with planned stops at two beaches and two islands for swimming and snorkeling. The boat has restrooms, a bar and restaurant, music, and floating aids; fruit and coffee are included. Lunch, a caipirinha, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards may cost extra or depend on your chosen option.

“very fun and lovely day on the water. good swimming spots very nice caring staff highly recommend”

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2.Schooner Boat Tour with Beaches and Snorkeling

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

Join a five-hour schooner tour around Paraty Bay, with four beach or island stops of about 40 minutes each. Swim, take photos, or try snorkeling at places such as Praia Vermelha and Ilha Comprida. A Portuguese-speaking guide and crew are on board. Lunch may be available to buy, but it is not included in the $34 price.

“Foi um dos melhores passeios da minha vida! Toda a tripulação é extremamente simpática, os lugares visitados são lindíssimos, a estrutura da escuna é maravilhosa, foi tudo demais!”

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

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

Spend five hours aboard a schooner in Paraty Bay, with stops at Ilha Comprida, Lula’s Beach, the Blue Lagoon, and Red Beach. Portuguese-speaking crew provide safety instructions, and tropical fruit is included. Lunch and snorkel equipment cost extra, and the route and departure time can change with the tide.

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4.Snorkeling with turtles in their natural habitat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours Top rated

From Vila do Abraão, take a private speedboat to Lagoa Azul for guided snorkeling with turtles and colorful fish. Mateus, a multilingual guide, can help you in the water and take photos and videos, sent the next day. The route also includes Freguesia de Santana and a beachside restaurant in Saco do Céu. Lunch costs extra.

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