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Ilha dos Frades & Itaparica: Private Island Catamaran Escape

Sail the vast, turquoise Baía de Todos os Santos aboard a private catamaran to the emerald islands of Frades and Itaparica — crystalline natural pools, pristine beaches, and fresh seafood, all with live Bahian music on deck.

What to expect

Cast off from the historic waterfront of Salvador's lower city and sail into the Baía de Todos os Santos, the largest bay in Brazil and one of the most beautiful in the world. As the city skyline fades, the crew pours caipirinha cocktails while a musician plays samba and forró on deck. On Ilha dos Frades, you'll swim in clear, warm natural pools with colourful fish below your feet. Itaparica offers a charming colonial village, hammock beaches, and a legendary riverside restaurant serving moqueca de peixe — Bahian fish stew — made with fresh catch and coconut milk. The return sail at golden hour, city silhouetted against a burning sky, is unforgettable.

Book it with
Saveiros Tour Salvador (Official Boat Operator)
From BRL 250 per person (shared schooner); private catamaran charter from BRL 3,500 per boat (up to 10 guests)
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Good to know

The full island tour takes 7–8 hours; confirm with Saveiros that it aligns with your all-aboard time. A boarding fee of BRL 20 in Salvador plus a BRL 35 Ilha dos Frades entrance fee applies. The Saveiros dock is a 5-minute taxi from the cruise terminal at the Comércio waterfront.

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