Búzios Catamaran Boat Tour

Well we can only comment to the point of getting in the boat as after getting on we immediately got off again and didn’t do the trip. It was advertised as 11.30 for 3 hours. After being picked up from our hotel which was meant to be 10.50 but came 15 mins later we were taken to the office in town, and everyone had to complete a form with passport no/emergency contact numbers (fair enough). We were then told to go away and come back 25 mins later for 11.50 am. After a very boring wait we were herded to a nearby square and lined up like school children with people coming from all directions into different lines, 10 mins later walked to the Pier. On the Pier another 15 mins to wait while other boats were loaded up. We had assumed the other lines of people were for different boats. Once we finally got on the boat (now approx 12.35 and 1.45 hrs for us since waiting for pick up), we watched as behind us the hoards of people were getting on our catermaran!! That meant we would be purchasing snorkels, beers/snacks with that no of people and swimming with 150 people at every stop too! We decided we had wasted enough of our day and got off and went to relax locally in a bar and by our hotel pool. Speaking to another person the snorkelling is average too. If you want to do a boat trip book a wooden smaller boat or pay lots of money for a private boat. Walk or get Ubers to different beaches - do not get a half day catamaran boat trip as it will be a whole day of your time and with the masses no matter how good the trip actually was.

The trip was wonderful, featuring snorkeling, swimming in the sea, and lively music and dancing on the boat. The Brazilian atmosphere was fantastic, making for a truly authentic experience. However, it would have been helpful if Viator had provided clearer instructions for non-Portuguese speakers, such as mentioning that we should look for the Libertas company. I had expected a Viator representative to be present, and nearly missed my trip while trying to figure things out. Additionally, a more precise departure time would have been helpfull. Once I connected with Libertas, their English-speaking staff were very helpful, ensuring I had all the necessary information and checking in on me during the snorkeling. Overall, it was a great experience!

The level of disorganization is unexplainable. We were told to arrive at 1130 for check in. We left as it was 1pm and still not ready to go. The persons for the check in were rude and disrespectful

Would like to share our disappointment today. First of all the pick up was 25 minutes late to pick us up from the hotel with no message to say that they are late. Secondly the bus provided was not up to the standard . The seats were dusty and not cleaned. There were foot marks on the bus floor probably yesterday's guests who used the bus. The guide did not speak English thoigh she tried her best to speak few sentences and used google transalate to communicate with us. We were not aware that the journey to reach Buzios was 5 and a half hours and the return was 4 and a half hours. Suggest that when guests opt for the Buzios trip they must be made aware of the time taken for travel to and fro. Also a suggestion that guests must have an option to stay for a night in Buzios at an extra cost.

Good walk!,, fun and enjoy your crew, nice music,, comfortable and quiet , unforgettable landscapes! What more to ask?