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Set sail from Paraty for a five-hour schooner cruise through Costa Verde’s sheltered islands. Swim, snorkel, and sunbathe at three different bays while enjoying fresh fruit and guided stops chosen to avoid crowds.
Set sail from Paraty for a five-hour schooner cruise through Costa Verde’s sheltered islands. Swim, snorkel, and sunbathe at three different bays while enjoying fresh fruit and guided stops chosen to avoid crowds.
The schooner slips away from Paraty’s waterfront and the town’s colonial roofs shrink into a serrated line against the Atlantic. Salt air and the low thump of the engine set the pace as the vessel heads into Paraty Bay—about 40 minutes of open water before the first turquoise cove appears.
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Operated by Tangol · Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
The schooner slips away from Paraty’s waterfront and the town’s colonial roofs shrink into a serrated line against the Atlantic. Salt air and the low thump of the engine set the pace as the vessel heads into Paraty Bay—about 40 minutes of open water before the first turquoise cove appears.
This five-hour day sail samples the archipelago that fringes Costa Verde, where steep, forested slopes of Atlantic Forest drop into clear, shallow shelves. The trip typically anchors at three islands for roughly an hour each—beaches like Comprida, Algodão and Cotia, or smaller coves such as Praia Vermelha, Lulas and Saco da Velha—chosen by the crew for calm water and fewer crowds. Snorkels and masks are provided and fresh fruit is served on board.
Paraty’s harbor was a vital colonial port on the old Estrada Real and still retains cobbled streets and Portuguese-era buildings; the islands themselves are products of drowned coastal ridges and granite outcrops that create protected bays and rich nearshore reefs. Expect to swim among reef fish, watch brown booby and frigatebird patrol the sky, and hear the rain forest push down to the shoreline.
Practicalities: pick up your voucher at Paraty Tours on Av. Roberto Silveira, 479 by 10:00am. Itinerary and vessel vary with weather and crew discretion. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof camera, a light wind layer, and seasickness remedies if you’re prone to rolling swell. Arrive early, respect marked no-take zones, and keep plastic secured—these islands are small and vulnerable.
The tour is approximately five hours long with about 40 minutes of sailing to the first area and three stops of roughly one hour each, depending on conditions.
Yes—masks and snorkels are provided; guests may bring personal fins or other gear if preferred.
Passengers must pick up a voucher at Paraty Tours, Av. Roberto Silveira, 479, and be there by 10:00am for boarding instructions.
Children can join but must be accompanied by an adult; operators usually consider the excursion suitable for all fitness levels.
Tangol operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The schooner slips away from Paraty’s waterfront and the town’s colonial roofs shrink into a serrated line against the Atlantic. Salt air and the low thump of the engine set the pace as the vessel heads into Paraty Bay—about 40 minutes of open water before the first turquoise cove appears.
The schooner slips away from Paraty’s waterfront and the town’s colonial roofs shrink into a serrated line against the Atlantic. Salt air and the low thump of the engine set the pace as the vessel heads into Paraty Bay—about 40 minutes of open water before the first turquoise cove appears.
This five-hour day sail samples the archipelago that fringes Costa Verde, where steep, forested slopes of Atlantic Forest drop into clear, shallow shelves. The trip typically anchors at three islands for roughly an hour each—beaches like Comprida, Algodão and Cotia, or smaller coves such as Praia Vermelha, Lulas and Saco da Velha—chosen by the crew for calm water and fewer crowds. Snorkels and masks are provided and fresh fruit is served on board.
Paraty’s harbor was a vital colonial port on the old Estrada Real and still retains cobbled streets and Portuguese-era buildings; the islands themselves are products of drowned coastal ridges and granite outcrops that create protected bays and rich nearshore reefs. Expect to swim among reef fish, watch brown booby and frigatebird patrol the sky, and hear the rain forest push down to the shoreline.
Practicalities: pick up your voucher at Paraty Tours on Av. Roberto Silveira, 479 by 10:00am. Itinerary and vessel vary with weather and crew discretion. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof camera, a light wind layer, and seasickness remedies if you’re prone to rolling swell. Arrive early, respect marked no-take zones, and keep plastic secured—these islands are small and vulnerable.