Question 1

Is Fernando de Noronha accessible to all budgets?

Accepted Answer

No. The archipelago is expensive: progressive environmental tax (87 BRL/day for first 10 days, about 15 EUR), accommodation from 200–300 BRL/night, very expensive FEN flights (300–600 USD round-trip from Recife). Minimum budget: 1,500–2,000 EUR per week all-inclusive. Ideal for 4–5 days.

Question 2

Can you swim with dolphins at Fernando de Noronha?

Accepted Answer

Praia dos Golfinhos is a protected area where spinner dolphins come to rest (observation zone). Swimming is forbidden in this zone. Snorkelling with dolphins in other authorised areas with licensed guides.

Question 3

How do you get to Fernando de Noronha from Paris?

Accepted Answer

Paris–Recife REC or Natal NAT flight (12–15h, Air France/TAP/LATAM via São Paulo or Lisbon) then domestic to Fernando de Noronha FEN (1h30, LATAM or Azul). No visa (France, 90 days free).

Fernando de Noronha — Brazil