About this tour
When Sarah from our team booked the Drumond I private boat, we got a 4–7 hour closed-group experience on Brazil's waters with serious flexibility built in. It's a straightforward setup: you hire the vessel, bring your own food or add a customisable buffet package, and spend the day anchored or cruising with a crew focused on what you actually want. The vibe feels low-key—no cattle-call tourism, no fixed itinerary you didn't ask for. Small groups or families who want control over the day will find this refreshing.
Highlights
- Fully private boat means your group sets the pace and stops
- Bluetooth speaker and snorkelling gear included; bathroom onboard
- Customisable buffet option if you don't want to pack food
- Grill and cooler onboard for flexibility with meals
- Wheelchair accessible and pram-friendly for families
- No fixed schedule; suits all fitness levels genuinely
- Crew prioritises your comfort over pushing activities
What to expect
You'll arrive at the boat with your group—ours felt relaxed and unhurried from the start. The vessel has the basics: Bluetooth for your music, snorkelling masks, a bathroom, and a grill setup if you're cooking. If you've booked the buffet package, the menu is yours to tailor; otherwise, bring what you want or use the onboard cooler and coal barbecue to cook as you go. The day is genuinely flexible—anchor somewhere, swim, snorkel, lie about, or cruise to a different spot. There's no script or activity checklist to tick through.
The crew treats it like your private outing, not their tour. Whether you're there 4 or 7 hours, the rhythm is yours. It works well for friends wanting a boat day without commentary, families who need bathroom breaks and pram space, and groups with mixed abilities since there's no pressure to do anything strenuous.
Good to know
This is worth it if you value control and don't want a choreographed day. Families appreciate the accessibility—prams, wheelchairs, and service animals are all catered for. The customisable food option saves the stress of packing a cooler; if you choose buffet, you're not locked into a menu. The boat is genuinely private, so you won't be squeezed in with randoms.
You're paying for the boat, so costs sit with your group—no splitting with strangers. If you're hoping for a guided experience or activities curated by locals, this isn't it. Weather sensitivity is real on a boat; rough water or intense sun require your own planning. Bring sunscreen and a hat. The crew's role is service, not entertainment, so if you're after stories or expertise, ask upfront whether that's available.
Bring or book food; the grill is there but you're doing the work. Include drinks in your buffet order or bring your own (cooler provided). Bluetooth speaker means you control music. Snorkelling masks and bathroom are covered. Wheelchair-accessible transport connects to the dock. All fitness levels genuinely welcome—no walking required if you don't want it.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.