Category Snorkeling

Rio de Janeiro · SNORKELING

The 3 Best Snorkeling Tours in Rio

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The 3 best snorkeling tours in Rio, gathered on one page — what each costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at the top; that spot is earned.

Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Getting tickets, then finding the harbor fast

1.Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $22Our pick

A 5-hour Paraty Bay boat tour with 4 stops, included snorkeling gear, beach time, and tropical fruit plus coffee at the end for about $22.

“It was a great day out and activities were well paced. The office was extremely helpful with sorting out some issues we had with getting to the meeting point on time. We are very grateful and happy.”

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Paraty: Schooner Boat Tour with Beaches and Snorkeling

Paraty: Schooner Boat Tour with Beaches and Snorkeling - Meeting at Paraty Tours Agency: Don’t Underestimate the First 10 Minutes

2.Paraty: Schooner Boat Tour with Beaches and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $34

Sail a Paraty schooner for 5 hours of beach stops and snorkeling in calm bay water, with an onboard meal option and a friendly Portuguese crew.

“I joined the boat tour today and the weather was very bad - raining and cold. I was drenched and extremely upset at times because small things could have made the process easier. The only reason I give 3 stars instead of 1 is the boat staff: they were friendly, cheerful, and tried their best to assist me despite the language barrier. Improvement: 1. Cancellations: In such weather, guests should have the option to cancel with at least a 50% refund or offered to do another activity of more or less same amount as original booking suitable with the weather 2. Meeting point clarity: The booking and pre-tour message said…”

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