Ilha Grande Cruise

Ilha Grande Cruise

The perfect starting place to discover the jungle

As you approach the low-lying, whitewashed colonial port of Vila do Abraão in Ilha Grande with your MSC cruise ship, the mountains rise dramatically from the sea, and in the distance there’s the curiously shaped summit of Bico do Papagaio (“Parrot’s Beak”), which rises to a height of 980m and can be reached in about three hours.

There’s really very little to see in Abraão itself, but it’s a pleasant enough base from which to explore the rest of the island. Ilha Grande comprises 193 square kilometres of mountainous jungle, historic ruins and beautiful beaches, excellent for some scenic tropical rambling. The island is a state park and the authorities have been successful at limiting development and maintaining a ban on motor vehicles.
Ilha Grande offers lots of beautiful excursions along well-maintained and fairly well-signposted trails, but it’s sensible to take some basic precautions. Carry plenty of water with you, and remember to apply sunscreen and insect repellent at regular intervals. According to legend, the pirate Jorge Grego was heading for the Straits of Magellan


IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At this port, the ship may anchor offshore, requiring Guests to use a tender boat (a smaller vessel) to reach the shore. Please be aware that the tender may not be suitable for individuals with disabilities, reduced mobility, or balance issues. Ensuring the safety of our guests is our top priority, so it is crucial that guests can safely use the tender. For further details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions (Section 7).

Cruises from / to Ilha Grande in 2024

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YC EXCLUSIVE TOUR - SÍTIO FORTE BAY & THE DELIGHTS OF THE MARINE OYSTER FARM
  • Category: SEA & SUN
  • Duration: 4 hour(s)
  • Code: AGR04YC
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SCHOONER TO GREEN LAGOON
  • Category: SEA & SUN
  • Duration: 6 hour(s)
  • Code: AGR12
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WALKING THROUGH HISTORY
  • Category: CULTURE AND HISTORY
  • Duration: 2.5 hour(s)
  • Code: AGR14
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ANGRA PARADISE ISLANDS
  • Category: SOMETHING SPECIAL
  • Duration: 5 hour(s)
  • Code: AGR16
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SNORKEL EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR ALL SCHOONER TOURS
  • Category: CITY TOUR
  • Duration: 5 hour(s)
  • Code: AGR18
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ILHA GRANDE GRAND TOUR
  • Category: SEA & SUN
  • Duration: 6 hour(s)
  • Code: AGR20
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SCHOONER TO THE BLUE LAGOON
  • Category: SEA & SUN
  • Duration: 5 hour(s)
  • Code: AGR02
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SCHOONER TO SACO DO CÉU
  • Category: SEA & SUN
  • Duration: 4 hour(s)
  • Code: AGR06
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