What is the "Overpriced Baía de Todos os Santos Boat Tours" scam in Salvador?

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Boat tour operators at the Salvador waterfront sell tours of the Baía de Todos os Santos bay and island visits at prices two to three times what licensed operators charge. Some tours advertise visits to Ilha de Itaparica that are cut short or replaced with brief anchorages. Safety equipment and licensed captains are not always present on cheaper informal boats. Book boat tours through the official Ferry Terminal (Terminal Marítimo Turístico) or through your hotel. Verify that the vessel has an ANVISA safety certificate and a licensed captain. Full-day island tours with round-trip ferry to Itaparica can be booked through the state ferry company (Ferry-Boat).

Tour & Activity Scams in Salvador

Overpriced Baía de Todos os Santos Boat Tours

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