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Spend a full day from Rio de Janeiro aboard a schooner exploring Arraial do Cabo’s famously clear waters. Swim and snorkel at Farol Island, Forno Beach and Pontal do Atalaia, then recharge with a buffet lunch before the return drive.
Spend a full day from Rio de Janeiro aboard a schooner exploring Arraial do Cabo’s famously clear waters. Swim and snorkel at Farol Island, Forno Beach and Pontal do Atalaia, then recharge with a buffet lunch before the return drive.
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Operated by Gray Line Brazil · Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro
The schooner eases away from the pier and the Atlantic opens with an uncompromising blue that seems to push you forward. Wind tugs at your shirt, salt beads on your skin, and the boat slides along cliffs and coves carved from granite; this is the Brazillian coast at its most direct and bright.
easy.
12 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks on uneven piers and the ability to climb aboard a boat and swim from the vessel.
The schooner tour lasts about four hours, with multiple stops for swimming and snorkeling at designated locations.
Snorkeling is typically offered on the boat, but check ahead — some operators include basic mask and snorkel rentals while others require guests to bring or rent their own.
There is a local pier entrance fee of around BRL 10 per person, payable in cash at boarding.
If sea or wind conditions force cancellation, operators often offer an alternate land trolley tour with beach viewpoints or a free day to explore Arraial with a set meeting time for return transport.
Arraial do Cabo developed as a fishing settlement; its clear waters and islands were important for local fisheries and today support tourism and marine research.
Parts of the surrounding coast are protected and sensitive to pollution; visitors should avoid touching marine life, dispose of waste properly, and use reef‑safe products.
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