Getting ashore
Angra dos Reis is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
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Angra dos Reis Cruise Port
Angra dos Reis is a long port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic mostly from December through January.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Angra dos Reis
How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 10h in Angra dos Reis, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Angra dos Reis get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 19% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~3,900 passengers
- Busy day: 9,650+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 19% of days
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November 2026
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Where Angra dos Reis fits into a cruise
Angra dos Reis is most commonly visited on Brazil itineraries, often alongside Armacao dos Buzios and Rio de Janeiro .
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When to cruise to Angra dos Reis
Cruise ships visit during 6 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from December through January.
Most cruise traffic clusters from December through January, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Angra dos Reis typically carry around 2,550 guests, with MSC Musica, MSC Lirica, and MSC Divina calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Musica 34 calls
- 2 MSC Lirica 17 calls
- 3 MSC Divina 8 calls
- 4 MSC Splendida 4 calls
- 5 Oceania Insignia 3 calls
- 6 Amadea 1 call
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