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Customize your day on the water with a private boat tour around Paraty Bay — island stops, snorkeling, and flexible lunches on request. Ideal for couples, families, or groups who want an exclusive itinerary and local guidance.
Customize your day on the water with a private boat tour around Paraty Bay — island stops, snorkeling, and flexible lunches on request. Ideal for couples, families, or groups who want an exclusive itinerary and local guidance.
The wake parts the harbor like a ribbon as the boat peels away from Paraty’s stone quay. Salt air tightens around the deck, gulls wheel overhead and the hills of the Serra do Mar fall back into patches of Atlantic Forest. Onboard, the captain asks about preferred stops — a quiet beach to step onto white sand, a shallow reef to snorkel, or a slow cruise through the arm of Mamanguá — and the day reshapes itself to the party on deck.
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Operated by Barco Porto Seguro · Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
The wake parts the harbor like a ribbon as the boat peels away from Paraty’s stone quay. Salt air tightens around the deck, gulls wheel overhead and the hills of the Serra do Mar fall back into patches of Atlantic Forest. Onboard, the captain asks about preferred stops — a quiet beach to step onto white sand, a shallow reef to snorkel, or a slow cruise through the arm of Mamanguá — and the day reshapes itself to the party on deck.
Paraty began as a colonial port on Brazil’s Gold Route; its cobblestone streets and timber churches still speak of 18th-century trade while the bay’s islands are carved from ancient crystalline bedrock and volcanic intrusions of the Serra do Mar. Local fishing culture remains visible: floating restaurants, artisanal nets, and crews who read currents and tide like charted language.
Practically, expect a 5–6 hour private charter aboard one of three well-kept vessels. The tour is flexible — bring your own food and drinks, or anchor near restaurants; snorkeling gear is provided. Routes can include Mamanguá for an extra on-board fee; calm mornings are best for visibility. Wear reef-safe sunscreen, bring a dry bag and light layers for sea spray. If prone to motion sickness, pick a seat amidships and watch the horizon.
This is a customizable day on water where landscape and local life steer the itinerary — a straightforward, social way to explore Paraty’s protected islands while leaving minimal trace on fragile reefs and mangroves.
Yes—the charter is exclusive to your group and the crew; no other passengers are added.
The listing includes fruit and mineral water tasting, but guests may bring their own food and drinks or plan to eat at floating restaurants.
Yes; snorkeling equipment is provided and crews pick reef sites suitable to sea conditions and group experience.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; bad weather may also prompt cancellations.
Barco Porto Seguro operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The wake parts the harbor like a ribbon as the boat peels away from Paraty’s stone quay. Salt air tightens around the deck, gulls wheel overhead and the hills of the Serra do Mar fall back into patches of Atlantic Forest. Onboard, the captain asks about preferred stops — a quiet beach to step onto white sand, a shallow reef to snorkel, or a slow cruise through the arm of Mamanguá — and the day reshapes itself to the party on deck.
The wake parts the harbor like a ribbon as the boat peels away from Paraty’s stone quay. Salt air tightens around the deck, gulls wheel overhead and the hills of the Serra do Mar fall back into patches of Atlantic Forest. Onboard, the captain asks about preferred stops — a quiet beach to step onto white sand, a shallow reef to snorkel, or a slow cruise through the arm of Mamanguá — and the day reshapes itself to the party on deck.
Paraty began as a colonial port on Brazil’s Gold Route; its cobblestone streets and timber churches still speak of 18th-century trade while the bay’s islands are carved from ancient crystalline bedrock and volcanic intrusions of the Serra do Mar. Local fishing culture remains visible: floating restaurants, artisanal nets, and crews who read currents and tide like charted language.
Practically, expect a 5–6 hour private charter aboard one of three well-kept vessels. The tour is flexible — bring your own food and drinks, or anchor near restaurants; snorkeling gear is provided. Routes can include Mamanguá for an extra on-board fee; calm mornings are best for visibility. Wear reef-safe sunscreen, bring a dry bag and light layers for sea spray. If prone to motion sickness, pick a seat amidships and watch the horizon.
This is a customizable day on water where landscape and local life steer the itinerary — a straightforward, social way to explore Paraty’s protected islands while leaving minimal trace on fragile reefs and mangroves.