Frades Island (Ilha dos Frades) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Frades Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Schooner Trip Only Ilha dos Frades, Leaving Salvador-Bahia

• Tour to the Frades Islands and Itaparica, from Salvador - Ba

• Full-Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica

• Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

There is a visitor fee of 25 reais to visit Frades Island, which is used to aid in island conservation. As the island is only accessible by boat, you'll likely visit as part of a guided tour. Boat cruises start at US$25, not including the island fee.

The only way to reach Frades Island is by boat, and it’s a 45-minute to 1-hour cruise across the Bay of All Saints. Boats depart from the Nautical Terminal in Salvador, and you can also join an island-hopping boat tour or charter a private speedboat.

Frades Island is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches and calm, clear waters, so the most popular activities are swimming, snorkeling, and water sports, including kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. You can also go hiking in the rainforest or climb up to the hilltop Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Yes, there are several beachfront restaurants on Frades Island, serving fresh seafood and traditional Bahian dishes. Most of the island’s restaurants are found by the port on the south coast or at Praia do Torto beach on the northeast coast. However, they can be expensive compared to the mainland.

Yes. Frades Island is primarily a day-trip destination, with limited accommodation options available. If you're like most travelers, you'll travel from Salvador by boat and return in the evening. However, there are a few pousadas (bed and breakfasts) on the island where you can spend the night.