Paradise Island Tour: Botinas, Jurubaíba, Gipóia and Piedade by Speedboat
A five-hour journey through the most iconic islands and beaches of Angra Bay, from natural aquariums to historic shorelines.
The Angra dos Reis Paradise Island speedboat tour strings together four of the bay's most celebrated stops into a single, unhurried day on the water. Swimmers, snorkelers, history lovers, and seafood enthusiasts will each find a moment that feels made for them. The itinerary balances activity with rest, making it accessible to a wide range of travelers.
Angra dos Reis has drawn visitors since the 1980s, when Brazilian television productions chose its bay as a backdrop, and the region has never lost that magnetic appeal. The bay holds more than 360 islands, yet a handful of them have earned a reputation that keeps guests returning year after year. This tour visits the most storied of those landmarks in a logical, comfortable sequence.
The pace is unhurried by design. There is time to float in the water at the natural aquarium, walk the sand after lunch, and still photograph the church at Piedade before heading back. Comfortable swimwear and a charged phone are the only real requirements for the day.
Tour Highlights
Snorkel and swim among Sargentinho fish at the natural aquarium surrounding the Botinas Islands, one of the bay's most recognized landmarks.
Relax on Jurubaíba Beach, a sheltered stretch of white sand with calm water known locally as a reliable spot for clear skies.
Enjoy a lunch break at Praia do Vitorino, where local restaurants serve fresh seafood sourced directly from Ilha Grande Bay.
Pass by Praia das Flechas on Gipóia Island, where Atlantic Forest vegetation turns the sea a vivid emerald green.
Photograph the historic Church of Our Lady of Piedade at Ponta da Piedade, which once hosted weddings of the Gipóia islanders.
At low tide, observe the narrow sandbar that connects Piedade Beach to Piedade Island, the site of Angra's original Caras magazine island feature.
Itinerary
The twin islands, shaped like two boots when seen from above, are Angra's most recognizable postcard. A steady ocean current keeps the water clear and well-populated with Sargentinho fish, making this the ideal first stop for swimming and snorkeling. Guests who bring leftover bread will find the fish particularly receptive.
Known affectionately as Juruba by locals, this beach gained its unusual nickname in the early 1990s from the single house belonging to a former president's dentist. The sheltered bay keeps the water calm and the sand uncrowded on weekdays, and the surrounding topography is said to keep clouds at bay more often than not.
The tour pauses here for a midday meal, giving guests the chance to sample the local seafood that defines the culinary identity of the region. Praia das Flechas, nearby on Gipóia Island, offers a pleasant post-lunch walk with views of Ilha Grande across the water and the constant movement of speedboats through the bay.
Positioned at the elevated edge of Gipóia, this stop centers on the early 20th-century Church of Our Lady of Piedade, a structure that once served as the wedding venue for islanders. The adjacent Piedade Island became nationally known as the original Caras magazine island, adding a layer of cultural history to what is already a scenic destination. At low tide, a sand bridge briefly connects the two landmasses.
What Is Included
Included
- Shared speedboat transportation throughout the tour
- Snorkeling stop at the Botinas Islands natural aquarium
- Beach visit at Jurubaíba
- Lunch break at Praia do Vitorino (meal cost not included)
- Visit to Ponta da Piedade and the historic church
Not Included
- Food and beverages during the lunch stop
- Personal snorkeling equipment
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities for the crew
Important Information
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