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Set off from downtown Búzios on a three-hour schooner cruise that visits João Fernandes, Praia da Azeda and several small islands. Expect swim stops, guided sightseeing from the deck, and clear, shallow bays ideal for a quick dip.
Set off from downtown Búzios on a three-hour schooner cruise that visits João Fernandes, Praia da Azeda and several small islands. Expect swim stops, guided sightseeing from the deck, and clear, shallow bays ideal for a quick dip.
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Operated by Rio Carioca Tour Ltda · Búzios, Rio de Janeiro
The schooner slips away from the Píer do Centro and the town’s rhythm loosens — salt wind pushing you past color-washed houses toward a string of reefs and sandy coves. Deck chairs fill with sun-warmed bodies; the crew tunes the speakers and calls out the first stop. Over the next three hours the boat threads between islands, drops anchor for swims and lines up photo stops of João Fernandes, Praia da Azeda and the small, white sweep of Ilha Branca.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to board a small ladder and swim if joining water stops.
No — the tour is suitable for non-swimmers; life vests are available and swimming stops are optional.
Yes, the schooner is equipped with onboard bathrooms for passenger use.
The tour may be canceled for safety in adverse weather; refund rules typically require cancellation 24 hours prior for a full refund.
Búzios evolved from a 19th-century fishing hamlet; its global popularity rose after artists and international visitors spotlighted the town in the 1960s.
Local operators emphasize low-impact visits and discourage stepping on reefs or removing marine life; carry out trash and use reef-safe sun products.
Rio Carioca Tour Ltda operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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