Schooner Tour to Frades Islands and Itaparica: A Scenic Adventure from Salvador
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Embark on a scenic schooner tour from Salvador to the Frades Islands and Itaparica. Enjoy breathtaking views, crystal-clear waters, and a delicious lunch on the beach. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Ilha dos Frades - Paradise beach, opportunity for snorkeling (optional),
Entry to the island is required to pay an access fee -
Ilha de Itaparica - Itaparica beach stop for lunch and bath.
What's Included
- Music
What's Not Included
- Transfer to the Nautical Terminal.
- Lunch
- Airport and departure taxes
Additional Information
The journey kickstarts as the schooner departs from the Marine Terminal heading to the first island. It’s a peaceful voyage within the Bay of All Saints, where you can see the Fort São Marcelo, Salvador city from a sea view, Itapagipe peninsula, Monte Serrat Fort, the Bonfim Church, among other sights. The next stop is Ilha dos Frades; its tranquil and clear waters beckon you for a refreshing swim. Here, locals provide snacks and chilled beverages, and we remain for approximately 2 hours. Then, we set off to Itaparica Island. Here, a beachside restaurant serves our lunch, offering a delightful buffet with home-cooked meals. Post meal, you can unwind on the sandy beach or take a dip in the warm Itaparica Sea. At 15:30, our guide commences the boarding call. The return journey provides a chance to relish the stunning sunset across our Bay of All Saints.
Travel duration: SSA - Frades 1:40; Frades - Itaparica 0:40; Itaparica - SSA 1:10.
The package DOES NOT COVER:
Boarding charges in Salvador;
Entrance fee to Frades Island;
Costs for lunch, beverages, and snacks.
Location
Tourist Terminal Náutico da Bahia
Avenida da França
Entrance to the nautical terminal, make contact 30 minutes before. Boarding at 07:00.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Neilta709uy
Mar 21, 2024
Great experience on the Bay and 2 Island stops - The schooner left from the Terminal Náutico da Bahia, where it was necessary to pay a tax of R$25. The first stop on Ilha dos Frades (at Ponta de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe) required payment of an "access fee" of R$25. The trip information advised of the second fee, but not the first. The beach at Ponta de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe is really lovely. There is a proper dock for easy disembarking and re-boarding. The second stop, on Ilha de Itaparica, required passengers to transfer from the schooner to small boats, and then to wade ashore through very shallow (and very warm) water. We had lunch at that stop. The schooner trip on Baía de Todos os Santos (All Saints Bay) was relaxing and the views really grand. A wonderful experience!
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Brazilianpianist
Mar 6, 2024
Beautiful day trip - Awesome day trip trough Bahia de Todos os Santos! Stopped at two islands: Ilha dos Frades (very ecological) and Itaparica.
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Ajkane2022
Aug 29, 2023
Fantastic all day trip I would recommend - This is a great all day experience that gives a different view of Salvador and islands in the bay. We were picked up from our hotel looked after all day and then left back to the hotel at the end. The islands are beautiful and very interesting but best of all was the really fun atmosphere on the boat. We had only been in Brazil for 2 days and we left the boat having made lots of new Brazilian friends. Food and drinks are great too. The tour is very well organised by the leader Isaco Costa who is a great English speaker and took us under his wing - even giving us introductions to guides for the following stages of our holiday. I would thoroughly recommend this trip and this company.
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788kkp
Jan 2, 2023
Great Day Trip - Thr excursion was timely. The rides from the city to the islands is about 2 hours each way. The crew was awesome, the drinks were great and the live band was on point. Make sure you are wearing clothes and shoes for water.
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Agent
Jan 7, 2023
Fantastic island - Everything was amazing , the beach and the guides ! Worth going for sure, one of the best trips :) just one thing that I found strange - the music was a bit too much and after they were coming to all people asking for money, I felt a bit uncomfortable.
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Pioneer79555
Jan 30, 2023
Fun but not what I had expected - I had a good time overall and enjoyed going to the two islands. My only complaint is that it was advertised that there would be an English interpreter, that's one of the reasons why I decided to do this trip, and there was not, no one spoke any English and I only speak very basic portuguese. It was difficult to make it through the terminal and understand when the boats were leaving from the various islands. I understand that this is a Brazilian company and English isn't the norm, but it was advertised that there would be someone speaking English, and there was not. I couldn't fully enjoy, for worry of being left behind. I Also wasn't fully aware that I would be expected to pay for lunch at one of the stops. It is fine, I just wasn't fully prepared. Other than that, I did enjoy myself, the music was fun, the scenery was beautiful and it was great to see this part of Salvador.
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Sanja_i
Jan 13, 2023
Not as advertised - The tour isn't what it says, they merge you with a tour company that sales similar trip in the city (and has lower rates on Trioadvisor!), but much cheaper compared to this one. The tour turned out to be on a boat with about 100 people. It started at 8:30 (not as advertised in the Viator, 7 or 7:30). There was no english speaking guide. Although the portugese speaking guide was in a good mood.
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Angela
Jul 20, 2022
irresponsible treatment of the customers - According to instructions, I came to the meeting point at 7:30. There was nobody from the operation De Boa. After some time, one of the workers at the terminals have managed to call one of the workers of De Boa. He said that the tour has been cancelled due to poor weather. No other previous information has been sent about the cancellation. No information about the return of the money has been sent either during the same day nor later. After I returned to the hotel I phoned the agency De Boa and they confirmed that the tour has been cancelled. When I said that the tour has already been paid, the guy said that the money will be returned. Until now I have not received any written info about this. This is no way to treat the customers.
I demand the return of the money.
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M4743msmikew
Jun 18, 2022
Don’t book. - The evening before the scheduled tour I received an email that the tour had been cancelled. Was very disappointed. Decided go just book through our hotel. Would rather always do local companies. Not this time. 😪
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175vivg
Mar 17, 2022
Had to wait an hour outside! - Very disrespectful! We were told to come 7am, but the tour actually leaves 8am! It’s very disrespectful to get people to come so early and have to wait an hour outside!
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