The 8 Most Booked Boat Tours in Ilha Grande

1.Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 737 reviews · 14 hours · from $63Our pick

Spend a full day traveling from Rio to Angra dos Reis, then cruise among Ilha Grande’s forested islands by schooner. You’ll stop at Blue Lagoon, Cataguases, and beaches such as Japariz or Araçá, with time to swim and snorkel. Guides may include Leo, Alex, Leonardo, Luisa, or Monica, and lunch is served near a fishing village.

“The overall day trip was very enjoyable and fun. The pickup was prompt and right on time. We are then whisked away and dropped off in a small port with other group parties and loaded in a boat which could have limited the people in there because it was somewhat crowded & not everyone was wearing a mask for obvious reasons. The boat then stopped for a couple of times for swim time. The island stop was cool & the lunch buffet by the beach was not that bad. Alex the guide was super helpful & helped translate with the Portuguese language.”

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2.Schooner ride with or without Lunch Included – Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · from $12Best value

Join Angra dos Reis Turismo at 11:30 am for a roughly six-hour schooner ride around Ilha Grande. You will snorkel at Lagoa Azul and Botinas Islands, stop at Araca Beach and Praia das Setas, and have time for lunch at Bar do Luiz. Choose carefully between the lunch-included and lunch-not-included options.

“Passeio básico para quem vai a Angra, pelo preço vale a pena e você consegue mergulha e curtir um pouco a praia. Porém, levem lanches. No barco a única opção de compra era fandangos e o preço do almoço (se não estiver incluso) é absurdo. Um prato simples de filé de frango com batatas fritas é 170 reais, e não há outra opção para se alimentar. De resto, o passeio vale a pena.”

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3.Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Small-Group Fast-Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 119 reviews · 14 hours · from $200

Travel from Rio to Angra dos Reis, then explore Ilha Grande by speedboat with up to 19 people. Your bilingual guide may take you to Blue Lagoon, Cataguases, Botinas, Green Lagoon, Japariz, or Saco do Céu. Bring snacks, swimwear, sun protection, and a change of clothes. An upgrade adds drinks, snacks, snorkel gear, and underwater photos.

“The beaches we visited were incredibly beautiful! We had plenty of snacks and drinks while on the tour. We also enjoyed an amazing private lunch at one of the beaches with great views. The food was soooo goood! The tour guides had infectious positive energy. They joined us for photos, a beach football match, diving in the water and snorkeling with fish. Overall a great day well spent.”

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4.Ilha Grande: 7h Speedboat Tour of Paradise Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 7 hours · from $74

Spend seven hours speedboat-hopping from Vila do Abraão through Angra dos Reis, with five beach and island stops. Swim at Cataguases and Botinas, visit Piedade and famous Dentista Beach, and choose an optional seaside lunch. The tour runs in Portuguese, but its self-guided format works well for international visitors.

“All the different beaches were beautiful. Snorkeling was fun. Guides were great.”

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5.Ilha Grande with Boat Tour & Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 72 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Travel from Rio’s South Zone to Angra dos Reis, board a schooner, and visit Baleia’s Beach, Blue Lagoon, and Freguesia de Santana. You’ll swim, snorkel among colorful fish, and stop for lunch at Japariz Beach if you choose the lunch option. Portuguese, English, and Spanish support is available on land.

“la compañía que realiza el tour simplemenete no apareció y nos informo 2 horas despues que ese día no se haría el tour. no he recibido el reembolso”

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6.Angra dos Reis Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $71

Travel from Rio to Angra dos Reis for a five-hour schooner trip through Ilha Grande Bay. Swim at Lagoa Azul, Cataguases, Freguesia de Santana, Japariz, and Lagoa Verde, with buffet lunch included. A bilingual guide, such as Diego Silva, may assist, though group size and music levels can vary.

“Wonderful views. Relex time. Very well schooner boat. Freindly staff. Excellent guide, responsible and freindly Diego Siva. We were the only English speaking among more than forty people and we got special attention. That is most appreciated.”

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7.Private VIP Paradise Ilha Grande Speed Boat and Transfer from Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Rio to Ilha Grande in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, then cruise by speedboat to Blue Lagoon, Praia do Funil, Saco do Céu, Camiranga, and more. Guides such as Tatiana, Romeo, and Angelica tailor the day to your group. Expect beautiful water, a long road transfer, and lunch at your own cost.

“Barco estrago com a gente e nao deu pra fazer os ultimos passeios que tinha pra fazer ficamos presos ne uma praia”

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8.Angra dos Reis: 5-Stop Ilha Grande Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 40 reviews · 5 hours · from $34

Join a Portuguese-speaking host for a five-hour shared speedboat trip from Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande. Swim at Lagoa Azul, Grumixama, Freguesia de Santana, Praia das Flechas, and Cataguás. The boat carries up to 18 people, with a floating noodle included. Lunch and drinks cost extra.

“Não tinha nada de paradisíaco. Passeio simples, pouco atrativo. Não faria novamente”

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