6,000 MT / personThree-destination Day Trip
One day. Three destinations. An unforgettable experience.
- Speedboat
- Full day, until sunset
Santa Maria · Inhaca · Portuguese Island
Three destinations in one day
Sea, nature, local culture and an unforgettable sunset - on a speedboat Day Trip around Maputo Bay.
6,000 MT / person
- 12boats in the fleet
- 80guests on board the Pérola do Índico
- 3destinations in one day
- 2021the year we started
What we do
Everything we do, from Maputo to Vilanculos
We are a Mozambican tourism and maritime transport company with 12 vessels: the head office in Maputo, with the ticket office at the Fishing Port, and the branch in Vilanculos, Bazaruto Boat Excursion.
14.5K followers on InstagramMaputo · Head office
Bússola Azul Excursões
- Island toursInhaca, Portuguese Island, the Santa Maria Peninsula, Machangulo, Xefina Island and Maputo Bay.
- Boat transferBy speedboat, to the islands and beaches of the bay.
- Events and experiences at seaCorporate events, team building, private parties, celebrations and group outings.
- SunsetLate afternoon at sea, by catamaran or private speedboat.
- Catamaran at sunsetLate afternoon on board, with music, out to the Maputo-Katembe Bridge.
Vilanculos · Branch
Bazaruto Boat Excursion
Tours
Choose your day at sea
From the three-destination Day Trip to sunset on the catamaran. Published prices, departures from the Fishing Port and direct booking on WhatsApp.
- 6,000 MT / person
from 20,000 MTPérola do Índico - your event at sea
The sea as your setting. Your celebration in the spotlight.
- Pérola do Índico catamaran
- Up to 80 people
1,600 MT / personSunset on the Pérola do Índico
Three hours of music, sea and sunset - with Maputo Bay as the setting.
- Pérola do Índico catamaran
- 3 hours, in the late afternoon
On requestWhale watching
Heading offshore to see whales in their natural habitat.
- Speedboat
On requestBoat transfer and private speedboat
Travel around Maputo Bay easily and comfortably - on a shared transfer or a private speedboat.
- Speedboat
Day Trip
One day, three destinations
Sea, nature, local culture and an unforgettable sunset - a whole day by speedboat around Maputo Bay.
- 01
Santa Maria Beach
Snorkelling and beach games, like volleyball and football
- 02
Inhaca Island
A walk through the village and lunch at a local restaurant
- 03
Portuguese Island
Sunset, photos and one last swim
- Lunch included
- Snorkelling
- Tour guide
Day Trip prices
Per person, or as a group
The trip is shared and you pay per person. It's cheaper as a group, and larger groups get special packages - everything below is already in the price.
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- Shared tour
Per person
6,000 MT
Couple: 12,000 MT
Book Group of 4 people
22,000 MT
5,500 MT per person
BookGroup of 6 people
33,000 MT
5,500 MT per person
Book- Best price per person
Group of 8 people
42,000 MT
5,250 MT per person
Book
Included in the price
- Comfortable, safe speedboat trip
- Snacks on board
- Full lunch at the restaurant
- Life jackets
- Professional crew
- Tour guide
- Snorkelling
- Marine Reserve fees
- Sunset at Portuguese Island
Pérola do Índico catamaran
Your event, at sea
More than a boat: our 55-foot catamaran, the largest in the fleet, designed to turn special dates into experiences.
- Guests
- 80
- Length
- 55 ft
- Summer Package
- 3 hours
To celebrate
- Private parties and birthdays
- Weddings and engagements
- Graduations and farewells
- Corporate events and team building
On board
- DJ booth on board
- Open deck and covered lounge
- Professional crew
- Life jackets for everyone
Summer Package · 3 hours
The boat just for your group
- 15 people20,000 MT≈ 1,333 MT per person
- 20 people25,000 MT1,250 MT per person
- 25 people30,000 MT1,200 MT per person
More time on board or a bigger group? We'll create a tailored proposal.Book your date
Sunset on the Pérola do Índico
1,600 MT / person
Sunset + Snacks: 2,500 MT / person
3 hours, in the late afternoonMusic on boardLimited places
- Fishing Port
- Avenida 10 de Novembro
- Clube Naval
- Maputo-Katembe Bridge
- Fishing Port
Also in Vilanculos
The Bazaruto Archipelago, with our branch
Bazaruto Boat Excursion is Bússola Azul's branch in Vilanculos: the same boats, the same company and the same way to book, on WhatsApp.
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≈ 7,656 MT / personBazaruto, Benguerra & Two Mile Reef
Bazaruto's dunes, the corals of Two Mile Reef and Benguerra's beaches, in a single day.
- 08:30–15:30
- Lunch included
≈ 9,570 MT / personSanta Carolina (Paradise Island)
Known as Paradise Island: the oldest in the archipelago.
- 08:30–15:30
- Lunch included
≈ 7,018 MT / personMagaruque Island
Unspoilt beaches and genuine experiences by the ocean.
- 08:30–15:30
- Lunch included
from ≈ 2,552 MT / personRed Dunes of Vilanculo
Where the beauty of the land meets the Vilanculo horizon.
Speedboat: ≈ 3,190 MTCar: ≈ 2,552 MT
- At sunset
See what we do in Vilanculos
Follow Bazaruto Boat Excursion
@bazaruto_boat_excursion_mz
More than a trip, it's an experience
Discover. Explore. Live it.
Destinations
Explore Maputo Bay
Six places a boat ride from the city: islands, sandbanks, a peninsula and the bay itself.
See all destinations- Santa Maria PeninsulaThe beach facing Inhaca: snorkelling and beach games, in calm water.Day Trip
- Inhaca IslandThe island at the mouth of the bay, with a marine reserve and coral reefs.Day Trip
- Portuguese IslandAn empty sandbank, where the Day Trip ends at sunset.Day Trip
- MachanguloThe strip of land between the bay and the open ocean.
- Xefina IslandOff Maputo, with the ruins of the old fort.
- Maputo BayThe city seen from the sea, from the Marginal to the Maputo-Katembe Bridge.
Important notice · 30/05/2026
Book only through our official channels
Some people use photos and videos of our boats to take bookings and payments in our name. Before you pay, check these three things.
- 01
Valid licence
Registered company, licensed and insured
- 02
A real office
Ticket office at Maputo Fishing Port and at the Marina, next to the Nautical School.
- 03
Official channels
Only the contacts on this card. If in doubt, call us before you pay.
- Crew with maritime licences and navigation certificates
- Staff on contract, with social security (INSS)
- Life jackets for passengers and crew
Official contacts
Bússola Azul Excursões
Bússola Azul Transporte EI · Maputo, Mozambique
- +258 86 465 2898Phone and WhatsApp
- +258 85 715 2977Phone - bookings
Official pages
Maputo Fishing PortMain ticket office and departure pointView on map Chat on WhatsAppIf anyone asks you to pay through another number, it isn't Bússola Azul.
On social
See more wherever you prefer
We post the tours, the events on board the Pérola do Índico and the sunsets over the bay. Pick the network you already use and keep watching there.
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Frequently asked questions
Before you board
Can't find the answer? Message us - we reply on WhatsApp.
Where do the tours leave from?
From Maputo Fishing Port, where our main ticket office is. We also serve customers at Maputo Marina, next to the Nautical School.
How do I book?
On WhatsApp or by phone: +258 86 465 2898 or +258 85 715 2977. Tell us the tour, the date and how many people.
How much is the Day Trip?
6,000 MT per person - it's a shared trip; a couple pays 12,000 MT. Groups get special rates (4, 6 and 8 people) and larger groups get packages at even better prices. We also organise private trips.
What's included in the Day Trip?
Speedboat, snacks, snorkelling at Santa Maria, lunch at the restaurant on Inhaca, guide, life jackets, the Marine Reserve fees and the sunset at Portuguese Island.
How many people fit on the Pérola do Índico?
Up to 80 guests. It is our 55-foot catamaran, for private parties, weddings, birthdays, graduations and company events.
Are prices in meticais or dollars?
In meticais. The Day Trip also has a dollar price, as we publish it: US$ 188 for a couple, and the group packages from US$ 345 to US$ 658. You can see every price in dollars with the MT | USD switch.
How do I know I'm talking to Bússola Azul?
Only use the contacts on this site and on our official pages. Some people use photos of our boats to take payments - if in doubt, call us before you pay.
Discover. Explore. Live it.
The Indian Ocean is waiting for you
Tell us how many you are and which day you'd like. We reply on WhatsApp.