Before you can get to Abrolhos, you must first fo to Caravelas. Here you will find a number of tour operators authorized by IBAMA to sail to the archipelago. The cost per person for a day-trip is around R$220 (about USD 140). Check the page for Caravelas for instructions on how to get to Caravelas.

Once in Caravelas, you can only get to Abrolhos by boat. Your choices are:

• Fishing boat - If you go on a fishing boat it will take around 6 hours to get there. You will be forced on a overnight stay.

• Catamarã - Takes around 3h30min and you have the choice to stay overnight.

• Speed boat - Around 1h30min depending on sea conditions. It is a one-day trip.

Only swimming or by boat. You cannot get anywhere on foot unless you're on the island, which you will not be for more than 30min. So be prepared to spend a lot of time in the sea or on the boat.

There are no Mac Donald's there... You cannot bring you're own food unless you agree with the boat's captain. The food is served on board by the tour operators authorized to sail to the island.

• Plenty of mineral water and soft drinks. Avoid alcohol as you will be at sea and alcohol can be dangerous, as people normally underestimate the dangers of the sea. You do not want to spoil your holidays...