Category Arraial do Cabo Boat Trips

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Top 14 Arraial do Cabo Boat Trips from Rio

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Two and a half hours east of Rio the Atlantic turns turquoise and stays that way. Here are the best Arraial do Cabo day trips: which boats stop at Praia do Farol and the Blue Grotto, which include lunch and snorkel gear, how long the coach leg really takes, and what the whole day costs door to door.

From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour - Boat time on a traditional schooner, plus real water stops

1.From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 400 reviews · 14 hours · from $65Our pick

Sail a traditional schooner around Arraial do Cabo, swim at Ilha do Farol, photograph Gruta Azul, and enjoy beaches like Praia do Forno.

“Amazing tour! Our guide Vicente and our driver Rodrigo were both very professional and friendly. Vicente was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot from him. We could also tell he was very experienced by the way he dealt with unforeseen circumstances. Sadly only the night before he was warned about the wind and the fact that could mean the boat trip had to be cancelled. Vicente let us know straight away and on the tour day it was confirmed no boats were allowed to get out of the port. However, Vicente created an amazing alternative program for us and very kindly adapted the plans to the group wishes of…”

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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach - Ilha do Farol: your first chance to get in the clearest water

2.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $70

Swim in Arraial do Cabo’s turquoise water on a schooner from Rio, with hotel pickup, photo stops, and buffet lunch option.

“The bus trip was long and bumpy. but it was worth it. The boat trip was great, and the beaches were wonderful. The scenery was inspiring. Our guide did a great job. Overall, it was a long but great experience. We are having a wonderful time in Brazil.”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip with Lunch

From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip with Lunch - The early pickup and the 3-hour drive to the coast

Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens

Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo by Arraial Viagens - Gruta Azul: a cave visit where the light does the work

From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip - Pickup, Meeting Points, and Getting Through the Morning

Arraial do Cabo Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

Arraial do Cabo Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch - Blue Cave: when sunlight turns the rocks into a light show

6.Arraial do Cabo Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $90

Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio with Blue Cave and Farol Island, plus lunch on a schooner ride. Long ride, big views, practical tips.

“Late pick, about an hour late. I was at the pickup at 7 am but we didn’t arrive to the boats until 12. I guess this is the norm. Also, my host was great but is constrained by how the company picks up guests. There should be 3 pick up points in town, rather than stopping at 30 places. I didn’t get back to my place until 11:30 pm, 2 hours later than guaranteed. The actual boat ride is okay and the beaches are alright too, too much pain. The lunch is actually dinner, at five, and nothing to mention. Forgettable with terrible bathrooms for 60 some guests… one bathroom…”

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A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean - Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia: calm, clear water you can actually enjoy

Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean - Getting there from Rio: the 7:00 am start and the 3.5-hour drive

8.Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $97

Arraial do Cabo day tour from Rio: pristine beaches, boat rides, Blue Grotto, and lunch. 14 hours with key extra fees.

“Great trip worth every dime. Breathtaking views. The beaches are beautiful the water is so blue. Our tour guide spoke very good English considering everyone speaks Portuguese, she was very helpful and friendly It was an amazing experience”

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Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro - The Panoramic Boat Route: Blue Cave and the Named Stops That Make It Make Sense

9.Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $70

Day trip from Rio to Arraial do Cabo: Blue Cave views, Farol Island and Prainhas swim stops, and a buffet lunch.

“C'était super,j'avais hésité avant d'y aller mais finalement suis parti C'était vraiment chouette, en plus Viviane une excellente guide qui s'est occupée de moi vu que j'étais la seule personne qui ne parle pas le portugais. Je recommande ce circuit.”

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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo – The Brazilian Caribbean Daytrip

From Rio: Arraial do Cabo - The Brazilian Caribbean Daytrip - The 3-hour drive out of Rio, plus the reality of a long day

From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip

From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip - The boat cruise: what the itinerary promises, and what you should watch

11.From Búzios: Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 53 reviews · 7 hours · from $79

Cruise Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio from Búzios, with 3 swim stops, scenic landmarks, and buffet lunch on a 7-hour day trip.

“le spiagge di Arrial do Cabo, sono fantastiche come ai Caraibi. Purtroppo per il tour non si può dire lo stesso. Presi in hotel alle 8.20 a Buzios con una macchina ci hanno ad portato ad Arrial do Cabo. Arrivati lì ore 9.20 abbiamo aspettato quasi 2 ore prima che la nostra barca lasciasse il porto. Lasciato la banchina ore 11.15. Visto 4 spiagge di cui solo 2 visitabili solo via gommone. Alle 15.15 rientro in porto. Fermati a mangiare e ritorno a Buzios. La sosta di Cabo Frio inserita nel programma e non fatta? Sicuramente esperienza da non ripetere. Peccato”

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Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo from Buzios with Lunch

Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo from Buzios with Lunch - Forno Beach: boat-only access and a tight 40-minute swim

Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo from Rio

Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo from Rio - Praia do Farol: why the short stop feels special

13.Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo from Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $80

A 12-hour Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio with a schooner ride, short beach stops, and included lunch, tickets, and guide.

“podría haber mayor interés de parte del guía se nos hizo un cobro adicional de 15 reales por cada uno aduciendo que hubieron costos de transporte no contemplados que se debían pagar en el momento”

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Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo with Lunch

Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo with Lunch - Getting to Arraial do Cabo: Coach Comfort and Dock Reality

14.Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $71

12-hour Arraial do Cabo boat tour: Blue Cave, Farol Island, prainhas views, and lunch included.

“I booked this trip through Viator as a solo traveler and was already prepared for what to expect, from the meeting point pickup, to air-conditioned coach bus, to the 3 hour bus ride to get to the boat, to the 25 BRL shared taxi fees to/from the docks and back to the coach bus, to the recommendation of carrying some spending money in cash to buy snacks and drinks on the party boat, to the final buffet late-lunch (or early dinner), and to the final return to Rio around 9pm. I was also aware of the tour being primarily in dual Portuguese and Spanish, which means that if you require…”

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