Paraty Boat Tour: Islands, Beaches and Schooners

A Paraty boat tour starts at €19 per person. The most-booked island and beach tour with snorkelling costs €20 (4.6/5 from 417 reviews, 5 hours), a speedboat to Saco do Mamanguá €42 (4.4/5 from 242 reviews) and a best beaches and islands trip €30 (4.3/5 from 175 reviews). The area has 31 boat activities, from €19, with a median price of €42.

Prices, ratings and review counts updated on November 9, 2026 from the GetYourGuide catalogue. Tours Brasil is a GetYourGuide affiliate: booking through our links costs you the same and we earn a small commission.

Paraty Bay is scattered with dozens of islands and beaches you can only reach by sea, and its water stays calm even when it is windy outside. That is why a day on the water is the town’s top experience: wooden schooners with music and swim stops, speedboats that go further, and kayaks for the mangroves. All data comes from the Tours Brasil catalogue of things to do in Paraty, Angra and Ilha Grande.

The 10 best boat tours in Paraty

Paraty Bay island and beach tour with snorkelling — €20, 4.6/5 from 417 reviews, 5 hours. The most-reviewed boat trip in town and one of the cheapest.
Speedboat to Saco do Mamanguá — €42, 4.4/5 from 242 reviews, 6 hours. A narrow inlet between forested mountains often called Brazil’s tropical fjord.
Best beaches and islands boat trip — €30, 4.3/5 from 175 reviews, 5 hours.
Island-hopping boat trip — €19, 4.3/5 from 53 reviews, 5 hours. The lowest price in the catalogue.
Premium boat with water slide and Blue Lagoon — €34, 4.2/5 from 31 reviews, 6 hours.
Private speedboat tour — €211 per group, 5.0/5 from 29 reviews, 4–5.5 hours. You choose the stops.
Shared speedboat to 6 islands and beaches — €62, 4.8/5 from 7 reviews, 6.5 hours.
Mamanguá fjord with snorkelling — €42, 3.8/5 from 16 reviews, 5 hours.
Mamanguá by speedboat plus hike — €51, 4.0/5 from 6 reviews, 6 hours, combining the inlet with a walk.
Poseidon schooner, northern route — €22, 5 hours. No reviews yet, but a classic wooden schooner around the northern islands.

Prefer to paddle? The mangrove kayak tour with capybaras costs €33 (4.8/5 from 121 reviews, 2 hours).

Quick comparison: price, rating and duration

Activity	From	Rating	Reviews	Duration	Spanish guide	Pickup
Island and beach boat tour with snorkelling	€20	4.6/5	417	5 h	No	No
Speedboat to Saco do Mamanguá	€42	4.4/5	242	6 h	No	No
Best beaches and islands boat trip	€30	4.3/5	175	5 h	Yes	No
Island-hopping boat trip	€19	4.3/5	53	5 h	Yes	No
Premium boat with water slide	€34	4.2/5	31	6 h	Yes	No
Private speedboat	€211 (group)	5/5	29	4-5,5 h	Yes	No
Shared speedboat, 6 islands	€62	4.8/5	7	6,5 h	No	No
Mangrove kayak tour	€33	4.8/5	121	2 h	Yes	No

Catalogue data as of November 9, 2026

Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande5 h Bahía de Paraty: tour en barco por islas y playas con esnórquel 4.6 (417) from€20

Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande3,5 h Desde Paraty: lanzadera hasta/desde el pueblo de Abraão en Isla Grande Pickup 4.7 (419) from€58

Best seller Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande6 h Paraty: tour en lancha motora por Saco do Mamanguá 4.4 (242) from€42

Best seller Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande7 h Ilha Grande: tour de 7 h en lancha motora por islas paradisíacas 4.4 (143) from€50

Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande4 h Ilha Grande: traslado de ida a Río de Janeiro con billete de barco 4.5 (235) from~~€49~~€42

Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande14 h Angra dos Reis e Ilha Grande: tour grupo reducido en barco rápido Spanish 4.4 (121) from€171

Schooner, speedboat or private boat?

Schooner: relaxed and cheap

Schooners (escunas) are large wooden boats leaving from the pier by the historic centre. They usually make several swim stops, many with music and a bar on board, cost €19–30 and barely rock, so they suit families and anyone prone to seasickness. The €20 snorkelling tour is the safe bet.

Speedboat: see more in less time

Speedboats reach places schooners skip, such as Saco do Mamanguá (€42), with more stops and fewer people. The shared 6-island speedboat (€62, 4.8/5) is the best rated of this group.

Private boat: couples, families and groups

The private speedboat costs €211 per group (5.0/5 from 29 reviews). With four or more people, the price per head is close to a shared speedboat and you set the route and timing.

3-day Paraty itinerary

Day 1: a historic centre walking tour with cachaça tasting (€17, 4.8/5 from 122 reviews) and a mangrove kayak in the afternoon (€33). Activities: €50.

Day 2: the island and beach boat tour (€20, 5 hours), back for sunset on the pier. Activities: €20, or €34 on the premium boat with slide.

Day 3: speedboat to Saco do Mamanguá (€42), or swap for the jeep tour to waterfalls and a cachaça distillery (€29, 4.7/5 from 615 reviews).

That is €112 per person in activities over three days, or €99 with the jeep instead of Mamanguá. Coming from Rio? The shared Rio–Paraty transfer costs €53 each way (4.7/5 from 505 reviews); see also Paraty from Rio.

How much does a Paraty boat tour cost?

Shared schooners and bay boats: €19–34 per person, 5–6 hours.
Saco do Mamanguá by speedboat: €42–51.
Shared speedboat with more stops: €62.
Private speedboat: €211 per group.
Kayak: €33 (2 hours) to €62 (3.5–4 hours).
Ilha Grande: shuttle from Paraty €58; speedboat tours from Abraão €40–60.

The median across the 31 boat activities is €42, which makes a full day at sea one of the best-value experiences on the Costa Verde.

Plan your trip

Getting there: Paraty sits between Rio (about 250 km, 4–5 hours by road) and São Paulo (about 300 km). There is no commercial airport, so take a bus, a hire car or a shared transfer from Rio (€53) or São Paulo (€78). Getting around: the cobbled historic centre is pedestrian and the boats leave from the pier next to it.

When to go: April to September is drier with calmer seas, though the water is cooler; December to March is hot and busy with afternoon showers. Where to stay: the historic centre for colonial inns and the pier on your doorstep, Jabaquara or Pontal for quieter town beaches, Trindade for a laid-back beach scene about 25 km away. Day-tripping from Paraty to Ilha Grande is also possible with the €58 shuttle to Abraão.

Practical tips

Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and water: there is little shade on deck at midday.
If you get seasick, choose a schooner over a speedboat and sit in the middle.
Heavy rain or rough seas can cancel departures; most bookings allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
7 of the 10 tours in our ranking list a Spanish-speaking guide; check each page for English.
At high tide the sea floods some streets of the historic centre, so wear shoes that can get wet.

FAQ

How much is a boat tour in Paraty?

€19–34 per person on a schooner or shared boat. Saco do Mamanguá by speedboat costs €42 and a private speedboat €211 per group.

Which Paraty boat tour is best rated?

The island and beach tour with snorkelling (€20, 4.6/5 from 417 reviews). With fewer reviews, the private speedboat scores 5.0/5 from 29.

How long do the tours last?

Bay tours take 5–6 hours; Mamanguá trips 5–6 hours; the shared 6-island speedboat 6.5 hours.

What is Saco do Mamanguá?

A long, narrow inlet framed by Atlantic Forest mountains south of Paraty, visited by speedboat from €42.

How many days do you need in Paraty?

Two days cover the old town and a boat trip; three let you add Mamanguá or the waterfalls by jeep.

Do I need a visa for Brazil?

Since 10 April 2025, US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa to visit Brazil. UK and EU passport holders do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Always check the official Brazilian consulate website before travelling.

Paraty boat tour: islands, beaches and schooners