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Glide from Zimbros across clear Atlantic waters to Isla do Macuco for guided snorkeling with GoPro photos included. This short, family‑friendly boat tour pairs protected shallow reefs with environmental explanation and certified instructor supervision.
Glide from Zimbros across clear Atlantic waters to Isla do Macuco for guided snorkeling with GoPro photos included. This short, family‑friendly boat tour pairs protected shallow reefs with environmental explanation and certified instructor supervision.
The boat slips away from a quiet cove and the Atlantic opens like a moving room, green water pressing at the hull as islands and rocky points slide aft. On this 3.5‑hour Zimbros Ecotour the captain threads a course along the beaches of the Morro do Macaco Municipal Natural Park, pausing where reefs and shallow channels concentrate fish and sunlit kelp.
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Operated by Zimbros Ecotour · Bombinhas, Santa Catarina
The boat slips away from a quiet cove and the Atlantic opens like a moving room, green water pressing at the hull as islands and rocky points slide aft. On this 3.5‑hour Zimbros Ecotour the captain threads a course along the beaches of the Morro do Macaco Municipal Natural Park, pausing where reefs and shallow channels concentrate fish and sunlit kelp.
Isla do Macuco is a small granite outcrop formed by the same coastal uplift that created the headlands of northern Santa Catarina. The area has long been used by local fishing communities and today sits inside a mosaic of protected beaches—Baía de Zimbros, Praia do Cação, Praia da Tainha and Saco Manso—where traditional shellfishing and modern ecotourism meet.
Expect one longer snorkel stop at Macuco Island—life jackets are mandatory and a certified diving instructor supervises—and a short visit to Praia do Cação. Guides provide snorkel masks, fins, floats and GoPro underwater photos, and the tour is marketed as safe for non‑swimmers thanks to buoyancy aids.
Practical notes: the trip runs about 210 minutes, departs from Zimbros/Bombinhas, and requires a small group to operate. Weather can reroute landings; operators may disembark passengers on alternate beaches and return by vehicle if seas rise.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen, a light rash guard, a small dry bag and seasickness remedies if you’re sensitive—the Atlantic here can shift from glassy to choppy. Move slowly in the shallows, avoid touching coral or seagrass, and expect good chances to see schooling reef fish and curious rays just below the surface.
No—life jackets and floats are provided and a certified instructor supervises; however basic comfort in water helps you enjoy the snorkel.
Yes—GoPro underwater photos are included and may be shared on the operator’s social channels unless you request otherwise.
The operator accepts infants (on laps) and lists wheelchair accessibility; check specific boarding and mobility needs with the provider before booking.
Tours will cancel or be rerouted if conditions are unsafe; if landing becomes unsafe, the captain may disembark guests to another beach and transfer by vehicle back to base.
Zimbros Ecotour operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips away from a quiet cove and the Atlantic opens like a moving room, green water pressing at the hull as islands and rocky points slide aft. On this 3.5‑hour Zimbros Ecotour the captain threads a course along the beaches of the Morro do Macaco Municipal Natural Park, pausing where reefs and shallow channels concentrate fish and sunlit kelp.
The boat slips away from a quiet cove and the Atlantic opens like a moving room, green water pressing at the hull as islands and rocky points slide aft. On this 3.5‑hour Zimbros Ecotour the captain threads a course along the beaches of the Morro do Macaco Municipal Natural Park, pausing where reefs and shallow channels concentrate fish and sunlit kelp.
Isla do Macuco is a small granite outcrop formed by the same coastal uplift that created the headlands of northern Santa Catarina. The area has long been used by local fishing communities and today sits inside a mosaic of protected beaches—Baía de Zimbros, Praia do Cação, Praia da Tainha and Saco Manso—where traditional shellfishing and modern ecotourism meet.
Expect one longer snorkel stop at Macuco Island—life jackets are mandatory and a certified diving instructor supervises—and a short visit to Praia do Cação. Guides provide snorkel masks, fins, floats and GoPro underwater photos, and the tour is marketed as safe for non‑swimmers thanks to buoyancy aids.
Practical notes: the trip runs about 210 minutes, departs from Zimbros/Bombinhas, and requires a small group to operate. Weather can reroute landings; operators may disembark passengers on alternate beaches and return by vehicle if seas rise.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen, a light rash guard, a small dry bag and seasickness remedies if you’re sensitive—the Atlantic here can shift from glassy to choppy. Move slowly in the shallows, avoid touching coral or seagrass, and expect good chances to see schooling reef fish and curious rays just below the surface.