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The bucket-list things to do — and the private, expert-led way to do each.
Here’s the bucket list for your day ashore: the most extraordinary thing to do at each stop, and the private, small-group, or expert-led way to make it yours — your own pace, real access, none of the crowd.
Circumnavigate the entire island of Ilha Grande by private speedboat, landing on untouched beaches and hidden coves unreachable on foot. This is Ilha Grande at its most cinematic — a full 360° reveal of Brazil's greatest protected island.
Reach what National Geographic calls one of the world's most beautiful beaches — Lopes Mendes — by classic schooner, then trek back through Atlantic rainforest. Powder-white sand, crystalline surf, and total serenity await.
Slip into the otherworldly turquoise waters of Lagoa Azul — Ilha Grande's famous Blue Lagoon — on a private guided snorkel excursion. Technicolour reef fish, sea turtles, and pristine coral await just below the surface.
Uncover Ilha Grande's haunting layered past — from indigenous Tupi villages to a demolished maximum-security prison — on a private guided walk through Abraão, ending with a swim in a natural jungle pool. History and paradise, perfectly fused.
Sail a classic Brazilian schooner from Ilha Grande toward the colonial gem of Paraty, anchoring at jewel-coloured bays for snorkelling, swimming, and a freshly prepared seafood lunch on deck. A bucket-list sail through one of the world's most dramatic coastlines.
For guests extending beyond their cruise port day, this extraordinary private expedition circles the entire island on foot with expert local naturalist guides Bruno and Carla — rated as one of South America's finest wilderness trekking experiences.
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