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Spend a full day cruising from Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande, stopping to swim and snorkel in the Blue Lagoon, Araçá, Cataguases and Japariz beaches. The tour includes a buffet lunch, bilingual guide, round-trip transport and an environmental fee collected during the trip.
Spend a full day cruising from Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande, stopping to swim and snorkel in the Blue Lagoon, Araçá, Cataguases and Japariz beaches. The tour includes a buffet lunch, bilingual guide, round-trip transport and an environmental fee collected during the trip.
The morning mist lifts off the harbor as your boat slips from the Angra dos Reis pier and the sea pulls you toward Ilha Grande. Salt air and the low conversation of other travelers set the tempo; islands slide past like green ribs in a blue chest. By mid-morning you’re anchored in the Blue Lagoon, water so clear it dares you to dive — coral gardens and schools of fish thread around your mask.
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Operated by MOVE TOUR NORONHA · Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro
The morning mist lifts off the harbor as your boat slips from the Angra dos Reis pier and the sea pulls you toward Ilha Grande. Salt air and the low conversation of other travelers set the tempo; islands slide past like green ribs in a blue chest. By mid-morning you’re anchored in the Blue Lagoon, water so clear it dares you to dive — coral gardens and schools of fish thread around your mask.
The Costa Verde’s granite and gneiss shores are part of the Serra do Mar, an ancient range eroded into steep, forested islands. Ilha Grande’s small settlements still bear traces of colonial and fishing culture: simple beachfront restaurants, local menus of fresh seafood, and paths once used by fishermen and mule teams. Guides often point out how mangroves and reefs shape local life and protect bays from heavy seas.
This is a full-day, operator-led charter with bilingual guides, round-trip transport from Rio neighborhoods or local meeting points, and a buffet lunch at Japariz Beach. Expect stops at Blue Lagoon, Araçá, Cataguases and Japariz for swimming and snorkeling; flotation noodles are provided and recreational life jackets are available to rent. An environmental fee (R$10.50) is collected during the tour. Pickup logistics may vary in high season — you’ll get WhatsApp confirmation the day before.
Practical edge: bring reef-safe sunscreen, water shoes, cash for the fee and optional rentals, a quick-dry towel, and a light layer for sea breeze. Plan for a long but easy day on the water — ideal for swimmers and anyone comfortable boarding small to mid-size vessels.
easy.
12 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; you should be comfortable boarding boats and doing short swims.
This is a full-day (around 12-hour) shared boat tour that includes round-trip transport, a bilingual guide, a buffet lunch at Japariz Beach, and stops at Blue Lagoon, Araçá, Cataguases and Japariz.
Flotation noodles and basic flotation devices are provided; recreational life jackets are available to rent for a fee—standard life jackets on board are reserved for emergency use only.
Yes—infants must sit on an adult’s lap. The tour is labeled physically easy and suitable for families, but supervise children during swim stops and boarding.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; the operator runs the tour rain or shine and does not refund for bad weather on the day of the tour.
Ilha Grande has a layered past—from indigenous Tupinambá use to colonial-era fishing and 19th-century prison settlements; its isolation shaped small fishing communities and preserved large tracts of Atlantic Forest.
The islands are part of protected coastal areas where reef-friendly behavior and controlled visitor access help preserve coral, mangrove and forest habitats; small environmental fees support local maintenance and fishing communities.
MOVE TOUR NORONHA operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning mist lifts off the harbor as your boat slips from the Angra dos Reis pier and the sea pulls you toward Ilha Grande. Salt air and the low conversation of other travelers set the tempo; islands slide past like green ribs in a blue chest. By mid-morning you’re anchored in the Blue Lagoon, water so clear it dares you to dive — coral gardens and schools of fish thread around your mask.
The morning mist lifts off the harbor as your boat slips from the Angra dos Reis pier and the sea pulls you toward Ilha Grande. Salt air and the low conversation of other travelers set the tempo; islands slide past like green ribs in a blue chest. By mid-morning you’re anchored in the Blue Lagoon, water so clear it dares you to dive — coral gardens and schools of fish thread around your mask.
The Costa Verde’s granite and gneiss shores are part of the Serra do Mar, an ancient range eroded into steep, forested islands. Ilha Grande’s small settlements still bear traces of colonial and fishing culture: simple beachfront restaurants, local menus of fresh seafood, and paths once used by fishermen and mule teams. Guides often point out how mangroves and reefs shape local life and protect bays from heavy seas.
This is a full-day, operator-led charter with bilingual guides, round-trip transport from Rio neighborhoods or local meeting points, and a buffet lunch at Japariz Beach. Expect stops at Blue Lagoon, Araçá, Cataguases and Japariz for swimming and snorkeling; flotation noodles are provided and recreational life jackets are available to rent. An environmental fee (R$10.50) is collected during the tour. Pickup logistics may vary in high season — you’ll get WhatsApp confirmation the day before.
Practical edge: bring reef-safe sunscreen, water shoes, cash for the fee and optional rentals, a quick-dry towel, and a light layer for sea breeze. Plan for a long but easy day on the water — ideal for swimmers and anyone comfortable boarding small to mid-size vessels.