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Angra Dos Reis Cruise Port

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.

In port at Angra Dos Reis, the bucket-list move is Private Speedboat to Lopes Mendes & Lagoa Azul. ToursByLocals – Bruno F. (Licensed Private Guide, Angra dos Reis) runs it — a private, expert-led experience at your own pace, not a 40-person coach. Below: all 6 bucket-list things to do on a Angra Dos Reis port day, each with the independent way to make it yours.
Private Speedboat to Lopes Mendes & Lagoa Azul
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Private Speedboat to Lopes Mendes & Lagoa Azul

Glide by private speedboat to Lopes Mendes — Brazil's most breathtaking beach — and the crystalline Lagoa Azul natural aquarium. Snorkel in glass-clear Atlantic waters with the archipelago virtually to yourselves.

Book it withToursByLocals – Bruno F. (Licensed Private Guide, Angra dos Reis)From USD 250 per group (price varies by group size)
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Ilha Grande Full-Day Speedboat Paradise Islands Tour
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Ilha Grande Full-Day Speedboat Paradise Islands Tour

A 7-hour small-group speedboat odyssey around the emerald-forested Ilha Grande, hopping between secret beaches, natural aquariums, and the legendary Blue Lagoon. One of the most stunning island circuits in all of South America.

Book it withGetYourGuide (local Angra dos Reis speedboat operators)From USD 40–USD 120 per adult (small-group, lunch & snorkel gear included)
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Pico do Papagaio Summit Hike: Panoramic Ilha Grande Views
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Pico do Papagaio Summit Hike: Panoramic Ilha Grande Views

Conquer Ilha Grande's iconic Pico do Papagaio (Parrot's Peak, 982 m) with a certified local guide. The summit rewards with jaw-dropping 360° views over the entire Baía da Ilha Grande and its 365 islands.

Book it withtourHQ – Local Expert Guides, Angra dos ReisFrom USD 80–USD 130 per person (private guide; boat transfer to Ilha Grande included)
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Private Full-Day Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Discovery
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Private Full-Day Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Discovery

A bespoke private day combining Angra's colonial waterfront, the historic Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, and a boat crossing to Ilha Grande's charming Abraão village — crafted entirely around your interests.

Book it withToursByLocals – Bruno F. (Licensed Private Guide, Angra dos Reis)From USD 250 per group (tour guide, private transfer & boat trip included; price varies by group size)
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Blue Lagoon Snorkel & Botinas Natural Aquarium Boat Tour
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Blue Lagoon Snorkel & Botinas Natural Aquarium Boat Tour

Dive into the legendary Lagoa Azul — a natural aquarium of electric-blue water and rainbow reef fish — then drift through the Ilhas Botinas aquarium, one of the richest marine ecosystems in the South Atlantic.

Book it withGetYourGuide (local Angra dos Reis boat tour operators)From USD 40–USD 90 per adult (snorkel gear, guide & lunch included)
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Sunset Catamaran Sail: Angra dos Reis Archipelago
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Sunset Catamaran Sail: Angra dos Reis Archipelago

Drift through 365 islands aboard an elegant catamaran as the Brazilian sun melts into the Atlantic, painting the sky over Baía da Ilha Grande in amber and gold. The most romantic, indulgent way to close a day in paradise.

Book it withGetYourGuide (local Angra dos Reis sightseeing cruise operators)From USD 60–USD 120 per adult (drinks & canapés typically included)
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