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Angra dos Reis
Angra dos Reis. Board from 5 pm, meet your skipper and enjoy the first dinner on board.
Photo: Rjcastillo / CC BY-SA 4.0SeasonApr–Oct
AirportRío de Janeiro
Cabin from£690
Boat from£5,130
A week here
The Costa Verde between Rio and São Paulo: Lopes Mendes beach, the Lagoa Azul, the Mamanguá fjord and the cobbled streets of Paraty.
Itinerary
The week, day by day
Tap a day or a point on the map. Indicative route: your skipper adapts it to the wind.
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Abraão
Abraão, Ilha Grande’s car-free village, and a caipirinha in the square.
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Lopes Mendes
Lopes Mendes, one of Brazil’s most beautiful beaches, reached through the rainforest.
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Lagoa Azul
Lagoa Azul: clear water between islets and tropical fish.
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Paraty
Paraty, a colonial town of cobbled streets and white houses.
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Saco do Mamanguá
Saco do Mamanguá, Brazil’s only tropical fjord.
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Angra dos Reis
Back to Angra, breakfast and disembark.
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Flight to Río de Janeiro (GIG) + 2h
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Approximate; with a connection when there is no direct flight.
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Weeks
Weeks here
7 daysParty & Festival
Sail by day, dance by night.
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7 daysNature & Adventure
Whales, volcanoes, marine reserves and real sailing.
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7 daysCelebration
Stag, hen, birthday or anniversary — the boat is the party.
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7 daysRelax
Slow mornings, quiet coves, no alarm clocks.
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Extras
Make it yours
Services from trusted local suppliers. Ask when you book and we send you a price.
Local guide ashore
Villages, history and spots no guidebook shows.
Diving and PADI courses
Try-dives, guided dives or your diving licence during the week.
Parties and beach clubs
Beach club bookings, a DJ on board and festival tickets.
Food and wine tastings
Wineries, markets and dinners at the best harbour restaurants.
Chef or host on board
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners cooked on board with local produce.
Provisioning delivered
Arrive to a full fridge: food, drinks and ice.
Airport–marina transfers
We pick you up at the airport and drop you at the boat.
Photographer and drone
A shoot on board and the week filmed from the air.
Travel and cancellation insurance
Travel with medical and cancellation cover.
Price
Work out your price
With your group
Whole boat
- Private boat
- Private cabins
- Your route and pace
- Skipper included
- Shared with other travellers
from£355/ person
Solo or as a couple
Cabin
- Private cabin
- Skipper included
- Matched with like-minded travellers
- New friends
- Private boat
from£600/ person
Book with confidence
- Hold your place with a £170 deposit
- Pay the rest in instalments up to 60 days before
- Free date change up to 90 days before
- 24-hour cancellation, full refund
Questions
Before you sail
When is the best time to sail in Brazil: Ilha Grande & Paraty?
The season runs from April to October.
How do I get there?
Fly to Río de Janeiro (GIG) + 2h. Your skipper meets you at the marina.
How much is it?
Cabins from £690 per person or the whole boat from £5,130 per week.
What is included?
The boat, a licensed skipper, bed linen, towels, final cleaning and insurance. Food, drinks, fuel and marinas come from a shared on-board kitty.
How much is the kitty?
Usually £130–£220 per person per week, depending on meals ashore and motoring.
How do I book?
Choose your week and destination, reserve with a £170 deposit per person and pay the balance 60 days before.