How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 9h in Ilha Grande, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
Brazil
Ilha Grande Cruise Port
Ilha Grande is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and moderate cruise traffic during a shorter cruise season.
Moderate traffic
~9h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Ilha Grande
How busy does Ilha Grande get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 20% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~0 passengers
- Busy day: 1,000+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 20% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where Ilha Grande fits into a cruise
Ilha Grande is most commonly visited on Brazil itineraries, often alongside Paraty and Santos .
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When to cruise to Ilha Grande
Cruise ships visit during 4 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Ilha Grande typically carry around 796 guests, with Scenic Eclipse I and Zaandam calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Scenic Eclipse I 1 call
- 2 Zaandam 1 call
Next port calls
Feb 19 Zaandam
Mar 25 Scenic Eclipse I