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Spend a full day sailing and exploring Búzios’ famed peninsula: snorkel crystal coves, eat on Rua das Pedras and take an open-air trolley to scenic lookouts. This practical guide covers what to expect, local color and how to prepare for the 8-hour tour.
Spend a full day sailing and exploring Búzios’ famed peninsula: snorkel crystal coves, eat on Rua das Pedras and take an open-air trolley to scenic lookouts. This practical guide covers what to expect, local color and how to prepare for the 8-hour tour.
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Operated by Gray Line Brazil · Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro
The schooner slips away from Cabo Frio at first light, sails catching a steady coastal breeze as the peninsula of Búzios opens like a map of beaches and hidden coves. On deck, spray salts the skin and the hull rocks with the rhythm of the Atlantic; the boat slows at blue-green pockets of water and drops anchor for dives into clear shallows where fish wheel around your fins.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic swimming ability for optional snorkeling stops
Yes—lunch is included (drinks and dessert are typically not included). The meal is served onshore near Rua das Pedras.
No—basic swimming ability is recommended for snorkeling and shore exits, but the schooner provides calm-anchor stops and crew assistance.
Equipment policies vary—many operators offer snorkel rental but not always masks and fins for every guest; bring your own for best fit or confirm availability when booking.
The tour departs from Cabo Frio, and roundtrip transport is included for most hotels and inns in Cabo Frio; confirm your pickup point with the operator at least 48 hours in advance.
Búzios transformed into an international destination after visits by foreign celebrities in the 1960s; before that it remained a small fishing community with long maritime traditions.
The region’s reefs and seagrass beds are sensitive—use reef-safe products, avoid touching coral and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
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