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