Ilha Grande Abraao, Brazil

101 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

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3223 Passengers
92409 tons
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Frequently Asked Questions

The ship anchors in Abraão Bay and passengers come ashore by tender, landing at the Vila do Abraão pier. No berth accommodates large ships here, so all landings are by boat and can be cancelled if seas are rough.
Yes, and it is the only way. Vila do Abraão is entirely walkable from the pier: the packed-sand streets, shops, boat-tour agencies and terraces all fit within about a thirty-minute stroll.
No. Vehicles are banned from the island. You move around on foot along the trails or by water taxi to reach the coves. Bring comfortable shoes, because no road shuttle operates.
Pick one main activity. Wandering Vila do Abraão followed by a short walk into the forest fits comfortably in half a day; a schooner cruise runs about five hours and suits only longer calls.
Take a water taxi to Pouso cove, then walk about twenty minutes on a shaded trail. Budget for the full round trip and check the boat schedule, since sailings thin out in late afternoon.
About five hours. The classic route links Lagoa Azul, a natural pool where you can watch fish with a mask, and Saco do Céu, an inlet so sheltered the water turns to glass. Seats are sold the same morning by village agencies.
Brazilian reais, in small bills. Village shops, water taxis and boat-tour counters run largely on cash, and ATMs are scarce on the island.
Portuguese. English is understood at tourist agencies and guesthouses, but rarely elsewhere. A few written words and gestures usually get you through village shops.
Yes, provided you stay near the village. Abraão beach sits a few steps from the pier and the water is calm. Long forest hikes and the crossing to Lopes Mendes require stamina and suit older children better.
Sunscreen, insect repellent and sandals that handle water. The Atlantic forest is humid and insects are active; tender landings often mean wet feet.