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How local water transfers, boarding and return trips work.
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How local water transfers, boarding and return trips work.
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Small boats may offer coastal transfers at authorised boarding points. They are not the same as schooner tours or a fixed-schedule public ferry. Services depend on operator and sea conditions.
Small boats may offer coastal transfers at authorised boarding points.
Small boats may offer coastal transfers at authorised boarding points. They are not the same as schooner tours or a fixed-schedule public ferry. Services depend on operator and sea conditions.
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Ask licensed local operators near Armação, Ossos, Azeda and João Fernandes about that day's connections. Not every beach pair has a direct service. Confirm price, passenger limits, boarding point and return.
Ask licensed local operators near Armação, Ossos, Azeda and João Fernandes about that day's connections.
Ask licensed local operators near Armação, Ossos, Azeda and João Fernandes about that day's connections. Not every beach pair has a direct service. Confirm price, passenger limits, boarding point and return.
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Ask about lifejackets, authorisation, surf, children and bags. Boarding may involve steps and limited accessibility. Keep a land backup as wind and swell can stop service.
Ask about lifejackets, authorisation, surf, children and bags.
Ask about lifejackets, authorisation, surf, children and bags. Boarding may involve steps and limited accessibility. Keep a land backup as wind and swell can stop service.
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A schooner follows a sightseeing programme, whereas a water taxi is point-to-point. Check whether the offer is a transfer or a tour and whether landing is permitted.
A schooner follows a sightseeing programme, whereas a water taxi is point-to-point.
A schooner follows a sightseeing programme, whereas a water taxi is point-to-point. Check whether the offer is a transfer or a tour and whether landing is permitted.
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There is no universal fare without confirming operator and route. Ask whether the quote is per person or boat, luggage terms and return availability.
There is no universal fare without confirming operator and route.
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Even apparently calm water can change around rocky shores. Small boats may require steps and assistance. Check actual accessibility, lifejackets and weather cancellation terms.
Even apparently calm water can change around rocky shores.
Even apparently calm water can change around rocky shores. Small boats may require steps and assistance. Check actual accessibility, lifejackets and weather cancellation terms.
