What to do in Fernando de Noronha: a complete guide to tours and itineraries

From the beach to the sunset: check out all the tours in Fernando de Noronha, including prices, a suggested day-by-day itinerary, and direct booking links for each one.

What to Do in Fernando de Noronha: Complete Guide to Tours and Itinerary

If you're planning what to do in Fernando de Noronha, the short answer is: much more than fits into a single day. The island packs in some of the most sought-after tours in Brazil — diving in crystal-clear waters, a sunset boat trip with barbecue on board, natural pools that only open depending on the tide, horseback trails with views over the Atlantic — plus good odds of spotting the dolphins that live around the island. This guide brings together the full tour itinerary in Noronha, with price and the direct link for each one, so you can plan your trip with no surprises.

Diving in Fernando de Noronha — from R$450

There are 4 real modalities, split by certification (baptism dive x certified dive) and by starting point (beach x boat). A baptism dive is for anyone without a diving course — even if you've done other baptism dives before, without certification it's still a baptism dive. Certified diving requires a completed course, like Open Water Diver.

Beach Baptism Dive — R$490/person — first shipwreck in the port area, 1 instructor for up to 2 people
Beach Certified Dive — R$450/person — up to the 3 shipwrecks in the port
Boat Baptism Dive — R$1,150/person — secondary islands, up to 12m, exclusive site, 1 instructor per person
Boat Certified Dive — from R$900/person — 2 dives per trip, +20 dive sites around the island

See the complete diving guide for Fernando de Noronha with a detailed comparison of all 4 modalities.

Entardecer VIP: the most complete sunset experience in Fernando de Noronha

The Entardecer VIP combines Plana Sub in the port area — a boat-towed ride over the water, no diving skills needed — with sunset on board and a barbecue of fresh fish, salad, fruit and garlic bread on the way back. It's one of EmNoronha's best-selling tours: it brings together adventure, food and the best view of the day in Noronha in a single trip. See details and book the Entardecer VIP.

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Ilha Tour in Fernando de Noronha — Group x Private

A land tour covering 10 points on the island — Praia do Leão, Baía do Sueste, Praia do Sancho, Sancho Viewpoint, Dois Irmãos Viewpoint, Baía dos Porcos Viewpoint, Baía dos Porcos, Cacimba do Padre, the port area and Fortinho do Boldró — about 80% of the island in one day, with no fixed visiting order.

Group Ilha Tour — R$280/person — pickup at your inn between 8:20am and 8:50am, return around 5pm, group pace
Private Ilha Tour — R$1,200 for 2 people — flexible timing until sunset, exclusive attention during snorkeling, you choose where to have lunch

See the complete Ilha Tour guide with a detailed comparison of both versions.

Water Bike in Fernando de Noronha — R$220/person

The newest addition to the catalog: a pedal-powered bike that rides on the water, at Praia do Porto de Santo Antônio, about 1 hour, no transfer needed. Departures in the morning and also at sunset — pedaling in the morning gives you a better chance of spotting the dolphins that circle the port area at that time of day. See the schedule and book the Water Bike.

Natural Pools Circuit in Fernando de Noronha — R$280/person

A tour through Buraco do Galego and Lasca da Velha, reached on foot over the rocks or by snorkeling — the way in depends on the tide and sea conditions that day. Reopened in July 2026 under new ICMBio protocol (access from 9am to 5pm, low tide only). See the full tour.

Horseback Riding in Fernando de Noronha — R$250/person

A route through the Açude do Gato Trail, the Caieiras Dunes and Air France, with 2 fixed times: morning (7am to 9am, best chance of seeing dolphins) or late afternoon (4:15pm to 6:15pm). Riding on the beach sand isn't permitted. It's the only tour on the island that practically no other agency offers. Book the horseback ride.

Hawaiian Canoe in Fernando de Noronha

A guided paddle through the island's calm waters — a great option for something more relaxed and scenic, with another chance to spot dolphins on the morning departure. Two times a day: at sunrise and a second departure at [fill in time], for [fill in price]. See times and price.

Not sure which tour fits best into your itinerary? Message EmNoronha on WhatsApp and we'll plan it with you.

Boat Tours in Fernando de Noronha: all the options

If what you want is specifically a boat tour, EmNoronha brings together several options in one place — from the most complete (Entardecer VIP, with barbecue) to the most direct for anyone who just wants to get to Baía do Sancho quickly:

Premium Private Speedboat — R$6,200 for 2 people
Private Speedboat Tour — R$4,950 for 2 people (same route and duration as the Premium, only the boat changes)
Glass-Bottom Boat
Traditional Boat

Frequently Asked Questions

What to do in Fernando de Noronha in just a few days? Start with the Ilha Tour, which gives you an overview of 80% of the island in one day. Then fit in Diving, the Natural Pools Circuit and a boat tour like the Entardecer VIP — Horseback Riding is the most exclusive experience for anyone with an extra day.

What are the best tours in Fernando de Noronha? The Entardecer VIP and Diving are the most sought after, followed by the Ilha Tour and the Natural Pools Circuit.

Can you see dolphins in Fernando de Noronha? Yes — the island is known for its spinner dolphins, which circle the port area mainly in the morning. Tours like Water Bike, Hawaiian Canoe, Horseback Riding and the Ilha Tour in the morning slot increase your chances of spotting them.

How much do tours cost in Fernando de Noronha? They range from R$220 (Water Bike) to R$6,200 (Premium Private Speedboat for 2 people), depending on the tour.

Can you combine more than one tour? Yes — EmNoronha has discounted combos that bundle two or more tours. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll put together the ideal itinerary for your time on the island.

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