• During the reservation, the user can choose shared and private transfers for this route.

Key Features of the Shared Transfer Service

• Includes priority boat tickets – we use the fastest boats which make the crossing from the Abraao village to the mainland
• Check-in with a guide – meet our representative at the main pier of Vila Abraao who will guide you to the correct boat and explain where to meet your driver on the mainland
• Convenient Drop-off – We take you to your accommodation in the town of Paraty, or neighbouring Jabaquara
• Safe & Comfortable – Vehicles are modern and feature air conditioning. Boats are fast, but sturdy

Departure Times

You need to be at the pier 20 minutes before the below departures to check-in.

• First departure – 10:00am
• Second departure – 13:00
• Third Departure – 17:30

Crossing from Ilha Grande

• The speedboats used have sheltered seating to shield against sun and rain; however, we also recommend bringing a raincoat for inclement weather and sunscreen to guard against the sun’s glare off the water
• Each boat has onboard life jackets for each passenger and an emergency radio

Transport Durations

• Speedboat crossing takes approximately 45 minutes
• Driving to Paraty takes approx 2 hours
• Does not include time to drop-off other passengers in Paraty

Drop-off at Your Address

• We offer drop-off at your address in Paraty unless it is in a location with difficult access, outside drop-off areas, or where parking is not possible
• Some streets in the historic centre do not allow vehicles to enter. If this is the case we will take you as close as possible to your accommodation

Private Transfer With Shared Speedboat

The private service to Paraty has more boat departures through-out the day. Choose one of the extra departure times during the booking. We will give you information to collect your boat ticket on the island. Once you reach the mainland a driver will meet you with a sign and drive you to Paraty.

Private Transfer With Private Boat

You can choose the time you depart the island. We will arrange a meeting point to find your boat and you will travel to the mainland where your driver will be waiting to take you to Paraty.