Excursion Sail boat & cooking expedition tour at Salvador

Explore the largest bay in Brazil aboard a sailboat on this full-day tour. The Bahia is home to an ecosystem of stunning biodiversity throughout its mangroves, Atlantic forest and coral reefs. Based on a number of ongoing environmental projects, the bay has been declared a protected area, and all the activities must be in harmony to preserve it. Enjoy the chance to appreciate the bay's natural beauty while learning of its simple local cuisine, using the best fresh seafood for an exclusive meal.

Depart the pier and walk to meet your sailing boat to begin your navigation of the bay. Before the culinary portion of the tour, learn about the importance of this waterway to the commerce during colonial Brazil. This wide and deep bay enchanted Portuguese navigators and was considered attractive to settlers for its natural anchorage. Trade has flowed into large exports and also resulted in the largest traffic of enslaved Africans to the new world.

After your history lecture, have a cooking lesson in the ship's little kitchen. Your chef teaches you as they prepare your delicious lunch featuring the freshest seafood around.

Head back on deck to enjoy the nice breeze (and eventually, lunch!) until reaching your destination, one of the local Islands. Take a swim or relax on the island's beach, or spend some time walking on the island to learn about the local community. Then it is time to head back to Salvador, with a splendid panoramic view of the city before you. Return to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Salvador, sailing trip, lunch aboard, history lecture, culinary lecture, swim and beach time on local island, panoramic city views

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking, approximately 200 metres (218 yards) in total. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility; however please note that there are approximately 12 steps at the church. This tour does not involve a visit to the Upper City. We recommend wearing lightweight clothing, walking shoes and sun protection as the climate is usually hot and humid.