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Arraial do Cabo Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Book your official Arraial do Cabo boat tour with premium round-trip transfer directly from Rio de Janeiro. Discover the Brazilian Caribbean with crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and a traditional buffet lunch included.

DurationFull day
📅RunsDaily
👥TypeGroup tour
🗣GuideEnglish & Spanish

About this experience

⏱ DurationFull Day (approx. 12 hours)
💪 DifficultyEasy
🌍 LanguagesPortuguese, English
📍 Meeting PointHotel pickup in Rio de Janeiro South Zone. Departure from 06:45 AM

About This Tour

Discover the Brazilian Caribbean on the best Arraial do Cabo boat trip, departing directly from Rio de Janeiro with executive road transportation from South Zone hotels.

Arraial do Cabo is renowned for its sky-blue sea, earning it the title of the ‘Brazilian Caribbean.’ It is common to encounter sea turtles, dolphins, or even whales, composing breathtaking scenery.

Embark on a modern schooner equipped with a sea slide and navigate through crystal-clear turquoise waters to explore some of Brazil’s most pristine beaches. The tour includes stops at the mystical Fenda de Nossa Senhora, the magical Gruta Azul (Blue Grotto), the iconic Praia do Farol (Lighthouse Beach) with beach access, and the serene Praia do Forno.

Enjoy multiple snorkeling stops in warm, transparent waters teeming with marine life. A delicious all-you-can-eat Brazilian buffet lunch at a local restaurant is included. Bar service with drinks and snacks is available on board throughout the journey.

⭐ Tour Highlights

  • ⭐ Crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Brazilian Caribbean
  • ⭐ Fenda de Nossa Senhora
  • ⭐ Gruta Azul (Blue Grotto)
  • ⭐ Praia do Farol (Lighthouse Beach)
  • ⭐ Praia do Forno
  • ⭐ Snorkeling in pristine waters
  • ⭐ Possible sightings of sea turtles, dolphins and whales

📍 Itinerary

  • Fenda de Nossa Senhora — Scenic stop at the famous rock formation
  • Gruta Azul — Visit the stunning Blue Grotto with its magical blue waters
  • Enseada Guriri — Snorkeling stop (no beach access)
  • Praia do Farol — Snorkeling stop with access to the beach strip — one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil
  • Praia do Forno — Snorkeling stop in calm, crystal-clear waters

✅ What’s Included

  • ✅ Executive round-trip transportation from South Zone hotels
  • ✅ Full boat tour with modern schooner
  • ✅ All-you-can-eat Brazilian buffet lunch at a local restaurant
  • ✅ Licensed bilingual tour guide

❌ What’s Not Included

  • ❌ Drinks and desserts
  • ❌ Snorkeling mask and recreational life jacket (available for rental on board)
  • ❌ Underwater photos
  • ❌ Fishermen’s Association fee (R$15)
  • ❌ Auxiliary transport in the city (R$15)

🎒 What to Bring

  • 🎒 Photo ID
  • 🎒 Sunscreen
  • 🎒 Swimwear
  • 🎒 Towel

ℹ️ Important Information

  • ℹ️ Boarding time: from 06:45 AM
  • ℹ️ No coolers, thermal bags, or drones allowed on board
  • ℹ️ Bar service with drinks and snacks available on board
  • ℹ️ Boat equipped with a slide into the sea
  • ℹ️ Professional photography service available for hire during the tour

🔄 Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be considered no-show with a 50% penalty.

What's included

  • Executive round-trip road transfer
  • Schooner boat trip
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Buffet lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bilingual guide

Meeting point

📍

South Zone hotel pickup — boarding from 06:45 AM

Good to know

  • Confirmation — you receive your voucher by email right after booking.
  • Operator — the certified partner running this tour is confirmed on your voucher.
  • Questions — message us on WhatsApp any time between 8am and 10pm (BRT).
  • What to bring — sunscreen, comfortable shoes, water and a camera.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. After that, 50% of the amount is retained.

  • Tours are not cancelled due to cloudy or rainy weather. Boat tours may be cancelled for sea conditions, with a full refund.
  • Rescheduling is allowed once, and a fee of up to 30% may apply.
  • Fees paid locally: Arraial do Cabo: pier boarding fee and transfer to the pier; Búzios: pier boarding fee; Angra dos Reis: city entrance fee; Favela tour: Rocinha residents' association fee
  • Full refund if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

This tour is operated by a certified partner and follows their cancellation terms. See our booking terms. The operator running your tour is confirmed on your voucher.

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