Boat tours from Maresias to the islands of the South Coast of São Sebastião and to Ilhabela: what each tour is like, how long it takes and how to choose between shared and private.
Where the Ilha das Couves is on the South Coast of São Sebastião, what official documents say about it, how to get there by speedboat from Maresias, and why not to confuse it with the island of the same name in Ubatuba.
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Ruins on top, a beach formed by rock blasting, and an official dive site: what's known about Ilha dos Gatos, on the South Coast of São Sebastião, and how to get there by boat.
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Despite the plural name ("As Ilhas" means "The Islands" in Portuguese), it's a single island on the South Coast of São Sebastião. What the official management plan says about it and how it fits into the 3 Islands boat tour and the Montão de Trigo route.
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The most remote island on the South Coast of São Sebastião covers 130 hectares (321 acres) and is home to a traditional caiçara community. See what official sources say and how to visit respectfully by boat.
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Ilha das Couves, Ilha dos Gatos, Montão de Trigo and As Ilhas: where each one is, what the APA Marinha do Litoral Norte protects, and which boat tour to choose from Maresias.
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Reference price tables for boat and speedboat tours from Maresias and Boiçucanga: shared tours per person, private boats per group, what's included, and how to pay.
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Boiçucanga, next to Maresias, is the departure point for most of MaresiasTur's boat tours. See which routes leave from there, how to get there, and what to bring.
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The islands of São Sebastião's South Coast have stops for swimming with a mask and snorkel. Where to go, which fish show up along the rocky shores, what to bring, and how to behave in the water.
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Anyone who tends to get seasick can still enjoy the boat tour with a few simple choices: where to sit onboard, looking at the horizon, light food, and medical guidance when needed.
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Ferry or boat to get from Maresias to Ilhabela? An honest comparison of time, cost, and experience, with the official fares for the crossing and Ilhabela's fee.
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Three hours by boat along the South Coast of São Sebastião, two swim stops in clear water, and the best value for visiting the islands from near Maresias.
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Four hours by boat through the 4 islands of the South Coast — Montão de Trigo, Ilha das Couves, Ilha dos Gatos, and As Ilhas — boarding directly at Maresias Beach.
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A boat just for your group, up to 14 people, through the 3 Islands of the South Coast: Ilha das Couves, Ilha dos Gatos, and As Ilhas, with a sunset departure option.
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About 4 hours on a boat just for your group, up to 10 people, through the 4 islands of the South Coast: Montão de Trigo, Ilha das Couves, Ilha dos Gatos, and As Ilhas.
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Six hours on an exclusive boat passing the beaches of São Sebastião on the way to Ilhabela, with lunch at Praia do Viana and a dive stop at Calhetas on the way back.
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