Tour to the Frades Islands and Itaparica, from Salvador - Ba
Description
The tour begins when the schooner leaves the Nautical Terminal towards the first island. A contemplative journey within the Baía de Todos os Santos, at the exit we have the São Marcelo Fort, the city of Salvador seen from the sea, the Itapagipe peninsula, Monte Serrat Fort, the Bonfim Church and other attractions. We head towards Ilha dos Frades where calm, crystal clear waters invite us to take a swim, there are natives as well as a snack and a cold drink, we stay for around 2 hours. Next we go to Itaparica Island. Where we will have lunch at a restaurant on the beach, a buffet with good homemade food. Then just relax on the sand or warm waters of the Itaparica sea. At 3:30 pm our guide begins boarding. On the way back, you can enjoy the sunset at our Todos os Santos Bay. Time: SSA-Frades 1:40; Frades-Itaparica 0:40; Itaparica-SSA 1:10. Note: Tours purchased less than 12 hours after boarding are subject to consultation only. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Boarding fees in Salvador and entry to Ilha dos Frades; Meals and drinks.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Paradise beach, opportunity for snorkeling (optional), Entry to the island is required to pay an access fee
Itaparica beach stop for lunch and bath.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(144)
Ridiculous tour, a lot of time to board, most of the time of the tour is spent inside the boat. On the island of the frade for a little moment for bathing, place well without grace. In Itaparica we are left directly in a restaurant indicated by them, not informing about other possibilities. Just give me time to lunch and come back. All agencies make the same scenario
Perfect tour of All Saints Bay with 2 stops: Itaparica the largest island in the bay and Frades island the most charming and beautiful
Cheapest option in many ways. Dirty old boat, FILTHY dangerous bathrooms, super unsanitary food prep (wash fruit in reg water, no gloves, cutting with unsanitized knife... Terrible live "music" blasting, bad singing, worse playing except cavaquinho. Frades ok, good landing etc. Itaparica TERRIBLE! No, not that good. Transfer by dangerous water transfer to underpowered dirty motor boats to / from shore. Everything slippery and unprotected. A couple of slightly disabled people and seniors were literally lifted like potato sacks off / onto the boats. How in the world do they get away with this?? A matter of time till someone is seriously hurt or killed. Shore tour disjointed and unprofessional. Return to boats worse than arrival. Multiple boats to multiple schooners, no identification, just yelling. Transfer more dangerous than coming in. Food establishments good both islands. But pricey, not bad. Beaches nice. Do it again? NO *****G WAY!!! Pay a bit more and dee if things are better. Honestly, a scene out of a shipwreck movie.
Boa tarde, As informações sobre a higienização das frutas não procedem; elas já chegam limpas, sendo a água corrente utilizada apenas para a higienização das mãos dos manipuladores. As facas não são esterilizadas, mas devidamente higienizadas. A música ao vivo é oferecida para entretenimento dos clientes. O desembarque na Ilha de Itaparica ocorre em área de proteção ambiental, sem píer por ser APA, sendo realizado por pequenas embarcações em local com profundidade inferior a dois metros.
Nothing exceptional, but a good experience and worth checking out. Once loaded on to the boat, they waited over hour and half before moving - in direct heat, based on where you get seats it can be rough. The boat is packed. Probably not enough life vests or safety equipment for everyone on board. The second island is pretty much a lunch spot where you either purchase a buffet or pay by the pound. If you pay by pound expect roughly $30 per person. Food was decent. Energy is great, staff are welcoming.
Boa tarde, Quanto à espera, esta ocorre em razão da necessidade de aguardar a liberação das autoridades locais, que por vezes demandam mais tempo na conferência de documentos e equipamentos. Em relação aos coletes salva-vidas, informamos que todos estão devidamente disponíveis a bordo, conforme exigido; caso contrário, a embarcação não estaria autorizada a operar.
Excellent tour, Tiago was very friendly and attentive. Recommended
We had a peaceful and enjoyable time. I want to come next time.
This was a very fun experience. We were late due to heavy traffic and Uber ran out of gas but there gate agents were so accommodating and helped us get on the next boat. We were able to meet the host there and he helped us navigate. The boat ride had lots of music from a samba band, dancing, and good drinks. Everything felt safe and very friendly. I highly recommend this tour company. If I had to do it again, I would choose to just stay at Frades Island for the day.
Agradecemos!
The boat was very uncomfortable for four hours of total sailing. In addition, it should be reported that in order to reach Itaparica a boat must be transferred because there is no dock, which makes it difficult for elderly people or people with reduced mobility.
Boa tarde, Não são quatro horas direto com esta descrito no roteiro são 1:40 Salvador - Frades; 40 minutos Frades - Itaparica e o retorno de para Salvador são 1:20. Quanto ao desembarque, este ocorre na Ilha de Itaparica em uma área de proteção ambiental, razão pela qual não há píer. Nessas condições, pequenas embarcações aproximam-se da escuna para realizar o transporte dos clientes, em local onde a profundidade não ultrapassa dois metros.
Sunny Sunday, gather the class and we will make such a tour of the Frades Islands and Itaparica by Apolônio Turismo. To begin with, it's a tour for tourists. Ninety minutes from the Nautical Terminal of Salvador to the Ponta de Guadalupe on Frades Island. Landing at the Pier and stay on the beach. The entrance fee to Frades Island in the value of thirty-six reais is not included in the package. In the first half of the tour, a pagoda band animated the gallery with covert "suggestions" of fifteen reals also paid apart. One hour and a half from the beach in Isla dos Frades and we drive for another forty minutes to the Island of Itaparica for lunch at the Restaurant Manguezal where the service even surprises in being a restaurant of support to tourism. I'll talk about the restaurant later. On the island of Itaparica there is the option of a historic tour to the center of the island at the cost of thirty-five reais not included in the package. The tour delivers what it promises. For those who entered the ship, thinking that there would be stops for bathing along the route, there was a lesson to be better informed of the next time. Ah! The tourist guide of Apolônio Turismo is a figure! In addition to providing correct historical information even with archaeology, he is an eximio dancer. The boarding staff is discreet, polite and attentive without melody exaggerations. There is bar service at the escuna, but it is also allowed to bring the own drinks and food.
Beautiful day on beautiful islands. Framing at the top of the reservation until arrival.
