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Board a traditional escuna at Salvador’s Nautical Terminal and cross the Bay of All Saints to Ilha dos Frades for five hours of warm water, snorkeling, and a chapel with a panoramic view. This eight-hour day sail blends easy boat travel with simple island pleasures—bring cash for island fees and reef-safe sunscreen.
Board a traditional escuna at Salvador’s Nautical Terminal and cross the Bay of All Saints to Ilha dos Frades for five hours of warm water, snorkeling, and a chapel with a panoramic view. This eight-hour day sail blends easy boat travel with simple island pleasures—bring cash for island fees and reef-safe sunscreen.
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Operated by De Boa Turismo · Salvador, Bahia
You step off the cobblestones of Salvador’s Nautical Terminal with salt on your lips and the city already shrinking behind a spray of sea. The escuna—an open-deck schooner with wooden benches and a low boom—slides away from the Fort of São Marcelo, and the skyline of Pelourinho, the Bonfim church cross on the peninsula, and the bulwarks of Monte Serrat recede into the curved mouth of Baía de Todos os Santos.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for travelers with basic mobility—requires boarding a small boat and walking on sand and stairs to the chapel.
No. The island entrance fee is paid separately on arrival (cash typically required). The tour includes a guide and a small fruit snack only.
Boarding is at 08:30; arrive at the Nautical Terminal 60 minutes before departure to check in and complete boarding formalities.
Yes. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap. The excursion is family-friendly but requires attention to sun protection and water safety.
Snorkel gear is optional and usually not included—bringing your own mask is recommended for hygiene and fit; confirm availability with the operator.
The operator may cancel for rough seas or unsafe conditions; the cancellation policy allows a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours prior or if the operator cancels due to weather.
There are small local vendors and optional lunches on the island, but options are limited—bring extra cash and snacks if you prefer specific choices.
The island served as a colonial waypoint within the Bay of All Saints; the chapel reflects maritime devotion from Portuguese-era settlement.
Visitors are asked to avoid removing coral, minimize single-use plastics, and support local vendors to keep tourism sustainable.
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