Cruise port Angra Dos Reis
Info for port Angra Dos Reis on 19 Dec 2026
Port information & tips for Angra Dos Reis
Angra dos Reis is located on Brazil's paradisiacal Costa Verde and is a true gem for nature lovers and those interested in culture. The city impresses with its spectacular location between dense rainforests and the emerald-green Atlantic, which creates an incomparably tropical flair. Architectural highlights in the immediate vicinity include the historic church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição and the monastery Convento do Carmo, and the impressive island world of Ilha Grande also beckons with its dreamy bays. Cruise ships usually use the central docking point Cais de Santa Luzia in the heart of the city. Thanks to this first-class location, visitors can reach the charming old town, local markets, and numerous boat docks for exclusive island explorations within just a few minutes of walking after leaving the ship.
Angra dos Reis, a picturesque port on Brazils Costa Verde, is generally accessible to cruise guests from the DACH region via Fly & Cruise. The port is centrally located in the urban area, with passengers often landing via tender boats directly at a busy promenade that offers access to shops and restaurants. Direct travel on the day of embarkation following a long-haul flight is not recommended due to the distances involved.
Airplane & Onward Travel
The nearest international airports for arrival from the DACH region are the airports of Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro-Galeão (GIG), about 112 km away, or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU), around 118 km from Angra dos Reis. The local Angra dos Reis Airport (GDR) primarily serves private aviation. From the airports in Rio de Janeiro, you will need approximately 2.5 to 4 hours by car or transfer for the onward journey to the port of Angra dos Reis.
Transfer & Shuttle
Convenient transfer options are available from Rio de Janeiro to Angra dos Reis. Numerous private and shared shuttle services offer trips that take about 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic. Public buses also operate from the main bus station Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio in Rio de Janeiro directly to Angra dos Reis, with a travel time of around 3 hours. For individual travel, Angra dos Reis is well connected to Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo via the coastal highway BR-101 (Rodovia Rio-Santos). Within Angra dos Reis, the port is about 2 kilometers from the bus station and easily reachable by taxi.
Pre-Cruise Hotel
Due to the long journey from the DACH region and the transfer time from the international airports, an overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro or directly in Angra dos Reis on the day before the cruise is recommended. This allows for a relaxed start to the vacation and simultaneously offers the opportunity to explore these fascinating cities. Many hotels in Rio de Janeiro also provide convenient pickup points for shared transfers to the port of Angra dos Reis. In Angra dos Reis itself, you will find various hotels near the port, which simplifies embarkation the next day.
Check-in & Embarkation
Please note that you will generally receive a fixed time slot for check-in with your travel documents, which is binding for your embarkation. Plan sufficient time for the journey to the port accordingly and consider that the latest embarkation time - depending on the cruise line and destination - is usually scheduled about one hour before the planned departure.
The same applies during the voyage: for shore excursions, you should be back on board no later than one hour before departure. Always pay attention to the current announcements as well as the notices on board, as mooring and departure times can change at short notice.
In port on 19 Dec 2026
