Half-Day Ilha Grande Schooner Tour
Ilha Grande, Brazil
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Cruise around Ilha Grande in a schooner on this 5-hour tour, featuring stops at the island’s popular attractions. Enjoy 40–50 minutes of free time at each location — Blue Lagoon, Freguesia de Santana, and Japariz — and relax aboard the boat in between stops.
- 5-hour excursion to three locations near Ilha Grande by schooner
- Swim alongside tropical fish at Blue Lagoon with optional snorkel equipment rental
- Visit the Church of Santana at the historic center of Freguesia de Santana
- Relax on the beach and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at Japariz
- Spend 40–50 minutes at each location
- Noodle buoys and safety equipment included
What's Included
- Professional English- or Portuguese-speaking guide
- Noodle buoys
- Schooner ride
- Safety equipment
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snorkel and dive equipment (available for rent)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- R. da Praia, 681 - Vila do Abraão, Angra dos Reis - RJ, 23951-340, Brazil
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.10:30 am
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Getúlio Vargas Street near Vila do Abraão port prior to a 10:30 a.m. departure. Climb aboard a schooner and head to the popular Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon) in the northern part of Ilha Grande, whose clear waters and bounty of fish make it a sought-after snorkeling destination; take a dip to see for yourself.
Continue to Freguesia de Santana, where the original settlement of Ilha Grande is marked by a historic church near the shore. Then, head to your last stop at the quiet beach town of Japariz, where you can enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood by the water, swim, and lay out in the sun (own expense).
On each of these stops, you will have about 40-50 minutes to explore before reboarding the schooner.
At 3 p.m., return to your original departure point.
Continue to Freguesia de Santana, where the original settlement of Ilha Grande is marked by a historic church near the shore. Then, head to your last stop at the quiet beach town of Japariz, where you can enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood by the water, swim, and lay out in the sun (own expense).
On each of these stops, you will have about 40-50 minutes to explore before reboarding the schooner.
At 3 p.m., return to your original departure point.
1
Lagoa Azul
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Freguesia de Santana Beach
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Praia de Japariz
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
3.6
based on 8 reviews
Traveling 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!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Customer.
Thanks a lot for the review.
We are glad that you liked the tour.
Please count on us on future trips.
Thanks.
Our 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.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Customer.
Thanks a lot for the review.
We are glad that you liked the tour.
Please count on us on future trips.
Thanks
A 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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