Water Bike in Fernando de Noronha: Pedaling Over the Sea
By Danilo Dire · Updated September 18, 2026 · 5 min
A short, easy, unusual ride in Noronha's harbor area — perfect for a high-energy start to the morning before the rest of your beach day.
Water Bike in Fernando de Noronha: Pedaling Over the Sea
If there's one tour in Fernando de Noronha that surprises everyone who's never heard of it, it's the water bike (also called a hydrobike). Picture a bicycle with floats instead of wheels, actually pedaling across the calm water of Porto de Santo Antônio — no swimming skills required, and a view of the sea from a spot only riders on the water get to see.
Quick facts:
- Price: R$220 per person
- Location: Praia do Porto de Santo Antônio (harbor area)
- Duration: about 1 hour
- Departures: hourly through the morning (7am, 8am, 9am...)
- ICMBio park ticket: not required
- Best time to go: August, September, October
Why It's Worth It
It's not just another beach activity: it's the chance to feel the unusual balance of pedaling across the water, with the Porto de Santo Antônio backdrop around you and the open sea just ahead. In just over an hour and at one of the lowest prices on the island, it makes for some of the most original photos of your trip — and still leaves the rest of your morning free for another tour or the beach.
How It Works
The tour takes place at Praia do Porto de Santo Antônio, in the harbor area of the island, and lasts about 1 hour. There's no transfer included — you make your own way to the meeting point (if you're not sure how to get around the island yet, check our guide to getting around Fernando de Noronha).
Departures run hourly through the morning — 7am, 8am, 9am, and so on. It's simple and intuitive, so no prior experience or special fitness is needed — most people get the hang of it within the first few minutes. See all the details and book directly on the official Water Bike tour page.
Water Bike Price in Fernando de Noronha
R$220 per person, equipment included for the duration of your session — one of the most affordable tours on the island for a genuinely different experience. Book your slot on the tour page.
Your Best Shot at Spotting Dolphins in the Morning
Spinner dolphins usually arrive around 7am in the harbor area and stick around for a few hours — exactly where the water bike tour happens. Riders who go out early often get a great extra chance to spot dolphins swimming by, right from the bike. See more on the best times to spot them in our spinner dolphin guide.
To make the most of your day, pair the Water Bike in the morning with the VIP Sunset Cruise in the afternoon — sea trekking, an onboard barbecue, and sunset at Cacimba do Padre. The two complement each other: one opens the day with something light on the water, the other closes it with the island's most complete experience.
Best Time to Go
August, September, and October are the best months in Noronha — calm seas, no swell. Starting in November, swell season begins (lasting through March), when rougher seas can affect or even cancel the activity on higher-swell days. After March, the rainy season begins. See our full guide on the best time to visit Fernando de Noronha.
FAQ
Do I need the Marine National Park (ICMBio) ticket?
No. The Water Bike takes place at Porto de Santo Antônio, outside the park area, so you don't need that ticket for this specific tour.
What's the best time slot to book?
Departures run hourly through the morning starting at 7am. The earliest slots (7am and 8am) line up with when spinner dolphins usually arrive in the harbor area, so they're worth booking if you want a better chance of spotting them.
Do I need to know how to swim?
No — the bike floats on its own and balancing is intuitive, even if you've never tried anything like it before.
What if the weather turns?
On rougher-sea days (more common during swell season, November through March), the activity may be affected or rescheduled for safety. Message us on WhatsApp to check the sea conditions for your day.
Is transfer included?
No — the meeting point is directly at Praia do Porto de Santo Antônio.
Ready for a different kind of morning in Noronha? Message us on WhatsApp now to book your Water Bike time slot.