Península de Maraú
A seasonal encounter with Bahia's biggest visitors — the humpbacks that cross the Atlantic to be born in warm waters.
Every year, between July and October, humpback whales leave the cold waters of Antarctica towards the coast of Bahia to reproduce — and the stretch between Barra Grande and Abrolhos, the largest breeding ground in the Western South Atlantic, becomes one of the best points in Brazil to see them up close. This flex-boat tour leaves directly from the Barra Grande Pier in search of this seasonal spectacle.
Departure is at 9:30 am, with the vessel heading out to sea in search of groups of humpbacks that spend the season on the Bahian coast. It is an encounter on a scale that is difficult to imagine: a newborn calf already measures around 4 meters and weighs 1.5 tons, while an adult can reach 16 meters in length and 40 tons — one of the largest animals in existence, seen just a few meters from the vessel. For those who are worried about seasickness, the tour is already prepared: a drama tablet and water are offered on board. Observation follows the rhythm of the whales themselves — each departure is different, guided by the behavior of the groups seen that day — until return to the pier, around 1 pm.
An event that only happens a few months a year — book during the season, between July and September.
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Barra Grande Maraú — Sun, Islands and Adventure on the Peninsula
Barra Grande Maraú — Sun, Islands and Adventure on the Peninsula
Barra Grande Maraú — Sun, Islands and Adventure on the Peninsula