Maputo : Inhaca, Santa Maria, and Portuguese Islands Tour

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Maputo, Mozambique

10 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview
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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Bottled water
Soda/Pop

Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Escola Nautica
2H9P+933, Maputo, Mozambique
The Nautical School is located along Avenida Marginal, right by the sea. You can type "Maputo Nautical School" into Google Maps to get the location. It's accessible by private car, taxi, or app-based transportation (e.g., Yango). You'll find your guide there.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

07/22/2025 - 11/30/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Itinerary

Santa Maria

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Inhaca Island

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Portuguese Island

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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

4.7

based on 15 reviews

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Great day on the beach

Andrea_N, May 2026

A fun itinerary. Beautiful beaches and scenery. Nice to explore the various islands. Food was good, and big portions. Tour was conducted in multiple languages. On Inhaca, we had a local guide to provide information. We had anticipated more explanations and guidance. Was very chill and relaxing day. A great time! A bit more guidance on where/how to meet would be useful for those less familiar with the area/process.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you very much for your detailed review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful beaches, scenery, island exploration, and the relaxed atmosphere of the tour. It’s also great to know you enjoyed the food and had a good time overall. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the guidance and meeting instructions. Your comments are very valuable and will help us improve the experience for future guests. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!

Better organization needed

Linda_J, Apr 2026

The boat ride was lovely. The organization was poor though - while we received info about where to be and when, we left 45minutes later than expected, with no information about what was happening. We arrived at the first beach (also beautiful) but there were not enough chairs for the whole group and when requested, we were told they would come but never materialized. Similarly, we were told snorkeling gear would be available; also requested this once we arrived, we were told it was coming shortly, and again never arrived. Very little info during the trip what was happening next. Lunch was average. We had an enjoyable day because we could spend time together, but overall, not sure I would recommend. Lovely day on the water - the rest was a bit of a miss.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the boat ride and the beautiful scenery—it means a lot to us. At the same time, we’re very sorry for the issues you experienced with the organization on the day. The delay at departure, lack of communication, and the missing chairs and snorkeling equipment are not the standard we aim to provide. Your comments about the limited information during the trip and lunch quality are also noted and will help us improve. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share this, as it helps us address these gaps with our team. If you are still in Mozambique, we would love the opportunity to make it up to you by offering you another experience—such as a boat trip or safari—under better conditions. Thank you again for your honesty, and we hope to welcome you again for a much better experience.

Very nice island hopping...

Jay_M, Jan 2026

Very nice island hopping trip. Inhaca was a perfect place to relax. Staff and the boat captain were very professional. Lunch was excellent and we even saw some dolphins. I think this is one of the best day trips you do from Maputo.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you had such a great all-around experience and that you enjoyed the boat, our team, and the breathtaking scenery. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to keep delivering unforgettable experiences. We hope to welcome you again soon in Maputo!

Amazing day

Caroline_G, Oct 2025

I had an amazing time on the Inhaca and Portuguese Islands tour! The experience was full of fun and unforgettable moments. The beaches were absolutely stunning, and the dinner was delicious. It would have been great to visit the village near the restaurant too, if we had had more time. The tour team was very professional and attentive throughout the day. Thank you for such a wonderful experience — I highly recommend it!