Boat Tour in Buzios with Lunch

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional bilingual tour guide
Schooner tour
Lunch
Walk on Rua das Pedras

drinks and dessert
Snorkeling Equipment
Environmental Tax R$ 10,50 per person
Private transportation

There is no shuttle service to Recreio and Barra

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Praia da Tartaruga

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Azeda Beach

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praia Joao Fernandes

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praia dos Ossos (Pass By)

Virgens Beach (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
The tour is not private, but shared, and the guide will speak in English, Spanish and Portuguese
We are not responsible for items lost on our buses or vans.
We do the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refund will be generated in case of bad weather. We will do the tour rain or shine.
Pick-ups in Barra da Tijuca and Recreio are not included.
In our company we operate with a diverse fleet of vessels. Our selection process is adapted daily to meet specific demands, offering boats with capacity for 50, 60, 80 and 90 passengers. To begin each trip, obtaining approval from the Military Navy is a prerequisite. This ensures that we work exclusively with boats that meet high standards, providing a quality experience and maximum safety for our customers.

During the peak tourist season in Rio de Janeiro, traffic is common due to its popularity. We started collecting in Leblon, went through several neighborhoods, ending with the last one in Lapa. Despite possible traffic challenges, our commitment to a smooth and enjoyable experience remains unwavering as we head to our final destination.
On days with a higher flow of tourists or in the presence of especially heavy traffic conditions, we can adopt the use of specific meeting points for picking up customers. This choice is made to ensure a more efficient organization of the tour, reducing the waiting times and inconveniences caused by traffic. Therefore, we invite our customers to read this note carefully to be informed and prepared.
The time indicated at the time of booking is only indicative. The day before the tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or via the booking platform to confirm the exact time of pickup.
In the tour, are included free only the floaters for your fun and comfort. The life vests exposed on board are for exclusive use in emergency situations and must be kept available at any time to ensure everyone’s safety. In addition, we provide recreational vest, which can be rented for R$ 35, for those who want more comfort during the activity.
Please note that there is an environmental fee of R$ 10,50 per person, paid only during the tour. This fee contributes to support the local fishermen and maintain the city.
The lunch will be a true immersion in Brazilian cuisine: a buffet at your disposal with fish, meats, escorts and salads typical of the region. Drinks and desserts are not included.
After the last boarding at Hotel Socialtel Lapa – Rua Visconde de Maranguape, 9, we will have a transfer of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to Búzios.
There is no shuttle service to Recreio and Barra
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.1

based on 18 reviews

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You get nothing for what you pay

Bree_L, Jan 2024

Absolutely ridiculous. By buying this ticket you've basically paid for nothing. We brought our own goggles to go snorkeling because we did not want to pay to rent them. Well they make you pay extra to be allowed into the snorkeling area. The picture of the fish you see here is not what you get with this tour. You get nothing. With the area we were allowed to be in you could not see an single animal. Also the stops this boat takes are about 10 feet away from each other and you are there for hardly anytime at all. We were maybe in the water for a total of an hour after all of that driving was not worth it at all. Also people working, mostly the photographer, were incredibly rude. We were trying to sit on the net at the top of the boat to get something for all the money we paid and even though we were there first she kicked us off so she could take up the entire time taking pictures of people who weren't even enjoying the view and were just there for pictures. We also booked an English tour because that is the only language we speak. The driver who picked us up spoke english but they did not come on the boat. No one on the boat spoke english so we were never given directions we could understand which was extremely confusing and frustrating. All together we had a terrible time with several things being absolutely ridiculous and I could not recommend more that you do not waste your time or money with this tour. If you do you are giving your whole entire day away just to be in the water for maybe an hour with rude people. Completely not worth it!!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

We apologize for the negative experience you had with our boat tour. Your feedback is important to us, and we take your comments seriously. We regret any confusion or frustration caused by the lack of English instructions and the behavior of our staff members. We will address these issues internally to ensure that they do not occur in the future. Additionally, we apologize for the disappointment regarding the snorkeling experience and the short duration of the stops. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention and will work to improve our services. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.

A long day and wonderful day in Buzios!

Toni_J, Apr 2023

This was a very good excursion! I must warn you though, it is a long day with many stops! I woke up at 5:40am and drove to the meeting point at 6:50am. Then we drove around to picked up all the other passengers. We had quick stop on the way to Buzios for snacks and restroom break. We arrived in Buzios at 12:45pm and had a buffet lunch. If you eat quickly, you can go on a quick walk around the Buzios area. At 1:45pm we went on a boat tour, which has 3 stops. The first stop is snorkeling, it costs about 35 Reais to get the snorkeling gear. You are allowed to free swim if you don't want to snorkel. We left Buzios at 5pm and I was the last drop off so I made it back to Rio at 9pm. I then had a 30min drive back to my hotel. The sights are beautiful! The boat ride was beautiful as well. My tour guide was amazing!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hello how are you ? We appreciate your comment. We are happy for your satisfaction, We hope you come back soon to repeat this beautiful experience. Hugs!

El paseo en barco es...

Martin_C, Jan 2023

El paseo en barco es espectacular las playas muy linda buzio una ciudad muy bonita el almuerzo espectacular

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hello how are you ? We appreciate your feedback. We are happy for your satisfaction, we always work to improve our service. We hope you come back soon to repeat this beautiful experience. Thanks!