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Cut loose from Paraty’s pier and head to Angra dos Reis on a five-hour speedboat circuit that stops at the postcard Botinas islets and three sheltered beaches on Gipóia Island. Expect snorkeling in clear water, short beach breaks, and a social, fast-paced day on the water.
Cut loose from Paraty’s pier and head to Angra dos Reis on a five-hour speedboat circuit that stops at the postcard Botinas islets and three sheltered beaches on Gipóia Island. Expect snorkeling in clear water, short beach breaks, and a social, fast-paced day on the water.
You push off from Paraty’s timbered pier as the engine throws a clean line of spray—within minutes the coastline loosens and a chain of granite islets takes shape against a blue that seems to go on forever.
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Operated by Sunrise Adventure Ribeirão Preto · Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
You push off from Paraty’s timbered pier as the engine throws a clean line of spray—within minutes the coastline loosens and a chain of granite islets takes shape against a blue that seems to go on forever.
The Angra dos Reis archipelago is volcanic and metamorphic rock worn by waves and time; tiny outcrops like the Botinas Islands form a natural aquarium where fish weave among rocky shelves. Gipóia Island’s beaches—Piedade, Jurubaíba and Praia das Flechas—sit beneath slopes of Atlantic Forest, the same coastal biome that framed colonial-era settlements and sustained local fishing communities for centuries.
This shared speedboat itinerary visits four stops across roughly five hours: brief swims and snorkeling sessions at Botinas and two sheltered bays, a longer lunch and beach break on Gipóia, and a final calm bay for paddling or lounging. You’ll have 20–30 minutes at most stops and about an hour at the main beach—enough time to snorkel, sun, and explore tidal pools.
Practical notes: arrive 15 minutes early, pack reef-safe sunscreen, a towel, light layers and cash for incidentals. Small soft coolers (up to 20 L) are allowed; avoid glass. The boat handles well in calm seas but bring motion-sickness remedies if you’re sensitive. Respect marked marine life and avoid touching corals—the area depends on sustainable tourism.
Expect clear water, close-up marine life, and simple beach infrastructure; the experience is fast, social, and focused on water time rather than long hikes or facilities. Ideal for swimmers and nature lovers who want a compact, high-impact day on Brazil’s coastal islands.
Meeting point is in Paraty—you’ll be instructed where to meet the day before; arrive 15 minutes early.
No—tours do not include meals; there is a lunch stop of approximately one hour where you can buy food or bring a small cooler.
Yes—stops include snorkeling-friendly bays like Botinas; bring your own mask or ask about rentals locally.
Yes—this trip is rated physically easy; infants must sit on laps and non-swimmers can enjoy shallow beach areas, but life vests are recommended for open-water stops.
Sunrise Adventure Ribeirão Preto operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off from Paraty’s timbered pier as the engine throws a clean line of spray—within minutes the coastline loosens and a chain of granite islets takes shape against a blue that seems to go on forever.
You push off from Paraty’s timbered pier as the engine throws a clean line of spray—within minutes the coastline loosens and a chain of granite islets takes shape against a blue that seems to go on forever.
The Angra dos Reis archipelago is volcanic and metamorphic rock worn by waves and time; tiny outcrops like the Botinas Islands form a natural aquarium where fish weave among rocky shelves. Gipóia Island’s beaches—Piedade, Jurubaíba and Praia das Flechas—sit beneath slopes of Atlantic Forest, the same coastal biome that framed colonial-era settlements and sustained local fishing communities for centuries.
This shared speedboat itinerary visits four stops across roughly five hours: brief swims and snorkeling sessions at Botinas and two sheltered bays, a longer lunch and beach break on Gipóia, and a final calm bay for paddling or lounging. You’ll have 20–30 minutes at most stops and about an hour at the main beach—enough time to snorkel, sun, and explore tidal pools.
Practical notes: arrive 15 minutes early, pack reef-safe sunscreen, a towel, light layers and cash for incidentals. Small soft coolers (up to 20 L) are allowed; avoid glass. The boat handles well in calm seas but bring motion-sickness remedies if you’re sensitive. Respect marked marine life and avoid touching corals—the area depends on sustainable tourism.
Expect clear water, close-up marine life, and simple beach infrastructure; the experience is fast, social, and focused on water time rather than long hikes or facilities. Ideal for swimmers and nature lovers who want a compact, high-impact day on Brazil’s coastal islands.