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Duration6 hrs
Starting from R$ 200,00
per personThe boat tour to Aranhas Island is a snorkeling trip for people who enjoy clear water. It departs from Barra da Lagoa at 10 am aboard the Neptune, Curta Floripa's own boat, with groups of up to 12 people, and returns at 4 pm. Diving gear (fins, mask and snorkel) and a kayak are included, and fishing gear is available on request. According to the operator, the island's natural pools are hidden from passing eyes and revealed by the captain. The onboard barbecue is optional, and travelers without a group can join a ready-made one.
Aranhas Island is described as a place of wild beauty, known for striking rock formations and crystal-clear natural pools. It is listed as a popular destination for diving, snorkeling and relaxing. Among the rocks and clear water, a mask is the most direct way to get to know the place, which is why this tour puts the full set of diving gear in the package.
What gives this tour its identity is local knowledge onboard: the Captain takes the group to pools that, according to the supplier, stay hidden from anyone just passing by. The Neptune holds up to 12 people on this tour, which keeps conversation and snorkeling at a human scale. The route follows the day's sea and wind, and the activity can be rescheduled or replaced if necessary. At lunchtime, the Option A and B rule applies: the group brings the food and the crew grills it, or the crew provides the meal for R$ 50 per person.
Meet at the Deck do Passeio — The group meets at the Deck do Passeio in Barra da Lagoa for the 10 am departure. Confirm the time in advance.
Sailing with the Captain — The Neptune sets off toward Aranhas Island. The day's path is adjusted to sea and wind, and the captain leads the group.
Snorkeling and natural pools — This is the heart of the trip: fins, mask and snorkel to see the island's natural pools, with a kayak also on hand. Fishing gear, if requested beforehand, is available.
Onboard barbecue (optional) — Those who chose the barbecue have the meal prepared on the boat's grill, with cutlery and dishes from the kit. The menu is up to the group.
Return to Barra da Lagoa — The return to the Deck do Passeio is scheduled for 4 pm, after six hours on the route.
Quick summary
Duration: 6 hours (10 am to 4 pm)
Departure and return: Deck do Passeio, Servidão José Laurindo de Souza, 233, Barra da Lagoa, Florianópolis (standard departure at 10 am and return at 4 pm; confirm the time in advance)
Group size: up to 12 people
Difficulty: easy
Includes: guide, accident insurance, life jacket, diving gear (fins, mask and snorkel), kayak, onboard restroom, grill and barbecue kit (cutlery and dishes); fishing gear on request, in advance
Not included: food and drinks for the barbecue (the group brings its own or books the meal for R$ 50 per person; drinks and charcoal are the guest's responsibility)
Note: the day's route is adjusted to sea and wind conditions; in adverse weather the schedule may change and the activity may be rescheduled or replaced
What to bring: camera, cash, light clothing, flip-flops, swimwear, towels, sunscreen, insect repellent and personal ID
Ideal for
Travelers who want to snorkel among rocks and natural pools
People who like clear water and would rather see the seabed than stay on the surface
Couples and friends who want a small-group boat trip
Anyone who likes the idea of a captain who knows the hidden spots
Solo travelers, who can join a ready-made group
Why it is worth it It is worth it for those who choose a destination for its water rather than for facilities on land. The tour delivers the full set of diving gear, a kayak, a group of up to 12 and a captain who knows the island's pools, all at an easy difficulty. For first-time snorkelers, it is an accessible setting to start; for experienced ones, the appeal is visiting spots that do not show themselves to anyone just passing by boat.
Expert's verdict “Aranhas Island is for people who like putting their head under the water. I have done this kind of trip many times, and what I like most is the feeling of discovering a place through someone who knows it, unhurried and in a small group.” — Guta, co-founder of Acalanta
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