Caravelas - Clearance
Access to Abrolhos Archipelago
The archipelago is heavily regulated and permits are required – details below. Snorkeling is reported to be excellent and there is abundant birdlife.
Parque Nacional Marinho dos Abrolhos – Informações gerais e Pontos de Mergulho
Navy Permit
- Ilha de Santa Barbara is the largest island and houses a Brazilian navy outpost and a lighthouse. It’s possible to visit the lighthouse.
- A navy permit is required to land on Santa Barbara, take a lighthouse tour and visit the beach etc.
- Contact: ramon.filho@salvador.ba.gov.br
National Park Permit [ICMBio]
- This is required to access the waters of the archipelago and land on the 2 islands (with an escort). It gives you access to be in the park (everything except Santa Barbara).
- Contact: visita.parnabrolhos@icmbio.gov.br
- Via VHF you can request a tour of Ilha Siriba, which officially is the only island open to visitors, however, you may have luck in getting a tour of Ilha Redonda.
See Docking for Anchoring tips.
Last updated: June 2025
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