Each boat has a job. The fast crossings to Santa Carolina go on Never Give Up. The full archipelago days are La Dolce Vita's run. The half-day Magaruque trips are The Rock. And the slow sunset sails are Dona Marina — traditional rig, no engine, just wind. A Bell 206 Jet Ranger sits on a helipad in town for the scenic flights.
The full-day archipelago workhorse. Wide deck for snorkellers, shaded canopy for the long Benguerra returns, and a sound system that makes the ride home feel like the trip's encore. Built for groups of eight to twelve who want everything Bazaruto has to offer in one day.
Newest
Twin Suzuki outboards built for the long crossings. The boat we take to Santa Carolina — 90 minutes north — and back before the wind picks up. Smooth on chop, dry on the run home. Also the fishing boat for the days that turn into a hunt for kingfish or queenfish.
The day-trip workhorse — Magaruque and Benguerra in the morning, back for lunch. Beached on a sandbar at low tide is its favourite trick. Photographs better than the brochure. Comfortable seating for ten and a small foredeck for sun-loungers between snorkel stops.
Traditional
Wind, no engine, no rush. Dona Marina is our traditional rig — the boat for sunset cruises off the red dunes, and the slow private days for couples who'd rather drift than zoom. Built by the same shipyard that has made dhows for the Mozambican coast for two hundred years.
Our helicopter partner operates a Bell 206 Jet Ranger out of Vilankulo airport — four passengers, three loop options (15 / 30 / 60 minutes). Charter for transfers to Bazaruto and Benguerra lodges, or just for the scenic flight. See the helicopter activity for pricing.
