Pitimbu

Pitimbu's natural pools: what the trip is like

How the catamaran trip to Pitimbu's natural pools works: crossing time, depth, tides and what to expect.

Foto: Eduardo Ribeiro de Paiva · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Short answer

How long does the trip to Pitimbu's natural pools take?

About two hours in all: 15 minutes by catamaran to the reefs, roughly an hour and a half snorkelling, and 15 minutes back.

Onde ficam

Pitimbu's natural pools form over coral reefs about 1.5 kilometres from the main beach. They appear at low tide — which is why the trip's time changes every day.

Como é o passeio

The catamaran takes about 15 minutes to reach the reefs, with roughly an hour and a half for free diving, and another 15 minutes back to the beach.

The water is shallow enough to stand in, which makes the trip accessible to non-swimmers too.

15 minutos de ida
Cerca de 1h30 nas piscinas
15 minutos de volta
Profundidade que permite ficar em pé

What to bring

Protetor solar, água e, se tiver, máscara e snorkel próprios. Câmera à prova d'água rende — a água costuma ser bastante clara.

Questions

What guests usually ask

How long does the trip to Pitimbu's natural pools take?

About two hours in all: 15 minutes by catamaran to the reefs, roughly an hour and a half snorkelling, and 15 minutes back.

Do you need to be able to swim?

No. The water in the pools is shallow enough to stand in, which makes the trip accessible to non-swimmers too.

Qual o melhor horário para ir?

As piscinas aparecem na maré baixa, então o horário muda a cada dia. Confirme a tábua de marés antes de programar.

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Where to stay

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Cabo Branco, João Pessoa

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