Departure from Salvador
Boarding in the historic centre and heading out into the bay, with the upper city and Forte São Marcelo falling behind.
Ilha dos Frades
Ponta
de Nossa Senhora
The little white church on the tip of the island, green sea on both sides — the bay's postcard.
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The tour itinerary
The boat leaves Salvador and crosses the bay with swimming stops at the two main islands. Time at each stop varies with the tide and the sea conditions of the day.
1 2 Ilha dos Frades
The main stop. Shallow warm water, natural pools when the tide is low, and a short walk up to the Nossa Senhora de Loreto church on the island's tip.
3 Ilha de Itaparica
Second stop, on Brazil's largest sea island: palm-lined beach, calm sea and bars and restaurants right on the sand.
4 Back to Salvador
Return in the late afternoon, arriving with Salvador seen from the water.
Boarding point, departure time and duration are confirmed when you book: the operation shifts with the tide and the day's forecast.
Prices and dates on request
The price changes with the date and the size of the group. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll send the current price and the available departures.
- Chosen date and time of year
- Number of passengers
- Boat type and departure
Good to know before boarding
Four things that shape the day and rarely get mentioned in advance.
The tide sets the itinerary
At low tide the sandbanks and natural pools appear; at high tide swimming happens at the beach itself. That is why the departure time changes from one day to the next.
The bay is calm water
It is sheltered sea, with far less movement than the open ocean. That helps anyone worried about seasickness, though very sensitive travellers may still want to prepare.
Bring cash for the islands
The stops have bars and restaurants on the sand, and some islands charge an access fee. Not every spot takes cards.
Bay sun is strong sun
Hours of glare off the water with little shade on board. Sunscreen, a hat and water are the basics for the day.
Best time for the tour
The tour runs all year and the water inside the bay is almost always calm. What really changes is the rain: Salvador's wet season runs from April to July, when the day depends more on the forecast.
| Indicador | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain | Low | Low | Medium | High | High | High | High | Medium | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Crowds | High | High | Medium | Low | Low | Low | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
September to March: steady sun
Little rain, clearer water at the stops and a day that pays off from start to finish. The best window of the year for this tour.
April to July: rain and rescheduling
Salvador's wettest months. The bay stays calm, but the day can turn and the departure be rescheduled — leave some slack in your travel plans.
December to February: busier
High season in Salvador. The weather is the best of the year, but the island beaches get much fuller and departures sell out earlier.
About Baía de Todos os Santos
It is Brazil's largest bay: around 1,100 km² of sheltered water between Salvador and the Recôncavo region, dotted with dozens of islands. The colonisation of the country began here, and a boat is still the best way to take it all in.
The country's largest bay
Around 1,100 km² and more than 50 islands between Salvador and the Recôncavo towns. From the boat you grasp the scale: Salvador's coastline disappears and the bay keeps going.
Ilha dos Frades
Part of Salvador, it holds the prettiest beaches on the route, with shallow warm water. The Nossa Senhora de Loreto church on the island's tip is the most photographed spot in the bay.
Ilha de Itaparica
Brazil's largest sea island, with villages, palm groves and beaches where the sea barely moves — the quiet counterpoint to Salvador across the water.
Sheltered water
Being an enclosed bay, the sea moves far less than the open ocean. That is what makes the tour viable almost all year round.
Salvador from the sea
Departure and arrival give the best view of the city: the upper town, the Lacerda Elevator and Forte São Marcelo seen from the water.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the tour cost?
The price changes with the date and the number of passengers. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll send the current price and available departures.
How long does it last?
It is a full-day tour, leaving in the morning and returning in the late afternoon. The exact time is confirmed at booking, because it depends on the tide.
Is the sea rough? Will I get seasick?
Inside the bay the water is sheltered and almost always calm, with far less movement than the open sea. Travellers very prone to seasickness may still want to take something beforehand.
Can children come?
Yes. The stops are shallow, calm beaches that work well for children. Tell us their ages when booking so we can confirm properly sized life jackets on board.
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. Swimming is at shallow beaches and the boat carries life jackets. You can also stay on board during the stops.
What if it rains?
Departure depends on sea conditions and the forecast. If the day does not allow safe sailing we reschedule — which is why it is worth booking the tour for one of the first days of your trip.
How it works
From the first message to boarding, with no long forms.
- 1
Message us on WhatsApp
Tell us the date you have in mind and how many people are going.
- 2
Get the price
We send the current price, the boarding point and the expected time.
- 3
Confirm the booking
With the date agreed, we confirm your spot and send the details.
- 4
Board
Just show up at the agreed point on time and enjoy the day.
Who we are
A local operation, run by people who know the bay and reply fast.
Registered company
Company ID, fixed address and tourism registration — not anonymous resale.
Local operation
The people organising the tour are in Bahia and know the tide, the sea and the islands on the route.
Direct support
Before, during and after the tour you talk to real people on WhatsApp.
Ilhas & Passeios
Avenida Estados Unidos, 01 · Edifício Cervantes, sala 812Comércio — Salvador/BA · CEP 40010-020
CNPJ 24.413.648/0001-58
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