Ilha Grande to Rio City and Airport Transfer with Boat Ticket Included
Traveling from Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro couldn’t be simpler! With this all-in-one transfer service, your journey is smooth, reliable, and completely stress-free.
It starts with a fast speedboat departing from Vila Abraão’s main pier. A guide will meet you 20 minutes before departure to ensure you’re on the right boat, and your ticket is already included—no extra steps or hidden fees.
Once you arrive on the mainland, you’ll be greeted with a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle that will take you straight to your destination in Rio de Janeiro.
Need airport transportation? No problem! This transfer can drop you off at Galeão International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
With options for both shared and private rides, you can choose what works best for your travel style. This Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro service is the most convenient and reliable way to travel—making your trip both simple and enjoyable!
Transfer Details
Price
- Adult: $45 USD
- Child (1 to 4 yrs): $25 USD
Available Options During Reservation
- Shared transfer
- Private transfer
Group size
- Min. 1
- Max. 15
Baggage Rules
Included:
- 1 medium suitcase (67 × 48 × 27 cm) OR 1 small carry-on (55 × 40 × 25 cm)
- 1 personal item (e.g. backpack) which will travel on your lap
Extras:
- Oversized or additional luggage: R$100.00 per piece (each way)
- Notify us ahead of time for unusual items like surfboards or strollers
Important Notes:
- You carry and handle your own luggage
- We are not liable for lost items
- If we recover a lost item, return is subject to a ticket fee
Children’s Policy
- Reservations for children: if your child is between 1 & 4 years old, or you wish to bring a child seat, contact us to make a booking.
- Babies (up to 12 months):
- Can ride free on a parent’s lap
- If they’re in a car seat, the cost is half price
- Kids 1 year and 1 month to 3 years and 11 months old:
- Pay half price with rights to their own seat
- Kids 4 years and older:
- Full ticket price, with rights to their own seat
- Parents must bring car seats if they use one
- Car seats are not needed by law on our vehicles
Pick-Up Rules
- Meet the guide on the pier 20 minutes before the departure time and you will be escorted to the correct boat.
- If we need to contact you about this departure, our preferred contact method is WhatsApp. Please ensure you provide your correct number during the reservation
Service Conditions
- Schedules subject to change
- Delays or cancellations due to weather, health, breakdowns, etc. are not our fault
- Replacement vehicle arranged within 4 hours in case of breakdown
- Booking issues notified via email
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Shared & Private Transfer Logistics
Shared & Private Transfer Logistics
When booking, travellers can choose between shared or private transfer options for this route.
Highlights of the Shared Transfer Service
- Boat Tickets Included – Travel on the fastest boats available, ensuring a quick and efficient crossing from Vila Abraão to the mainland.
- Includes the Turi Angra Marina Tax
- Guided Check-In – Meet our representative at Vila Abraão’s main pier, who will assist you in boarding the correct boat and provide instructions for meeting your driver on the mainland.
- Convenient Drop-Off – Enjoy a hassle-free ride to your accommodation in our Rio de Janiero drop-off areas; or at the RIOgaleão (GIG) or Santos Dumont (SDU) airports.
- Safe and Comfortable Journey – Our vehicles are modern, air-conditioned, and designed with your comfort in mind. The boats are speedy yet reliable for a smooth crossing.
Departure Times
Please arrive at the pier 20 minutes before the departure times listed below for check-in.
- First departure – 10:00 am
- Second departure – 13:00
- Third Departure – 17:30
Boat Features and Recommendations
- The speedboats are equipped with sheltered seating to protect you from the sun and rain. However, we recommend bringing a raincoat for unexpected weather and sunscreen to protect against the sun’s reflection on the water.
- Each boat is fully equipped with life jackets for every passenger and an emergency radio for added safety.
Transport Durations
- Speedboat crossing takes approximately 25 minutes
- Driving to Rio de Janeiro takes approx 2.5 hours
- Airports are usually the first drop-off location.
Private Transfer With Shared Speedboat
The private service to Rio de Janeiro, including airport destinations, offers more speedboat departures throughout the day. During the booking process, choose one of the additional departure times that works best for you.
- 9:00
- 10:30
- 12:00
- 14:30
- 17:30
We’ll provide all the details needed to collect your speedboat ticket on the island. Once you arrive on the mainland, a driver will be waiting with a sign to take you directly to Rio de Janeiro or the airport.
Private Transfer With Private Boat
Enjoy complete flexibility with our private service. You can choose your preferred departure time from the island.
We’ll coordinate with you to arrange a convenient meeting point for your private boat. Once on the mainland, your personal driver will be ready to take you directly to Rio de Janeiro or the airport in comfort and style.
Drop-Off Locations
- Drop-Off at Accommodation
- Direct drop-off unless the area is difficult to access (narrow streets, steep hills, etc.)
Drop-Off Areas (by neighborhood):
- Arpoador
- Botafogo
- Catete
- Centro (Downtown)
- Copacabana
- Cosme Velho – Joe Joe Hostel Largo do Boticário only
- Flamengo
- Gávea
- Glória
- Humaitá
- Ipanema
- Jardim Botânico
- Lagoa
- Lapa
- Laranjeiras
- Leblon
- Leme – If up the hill, drop-off at Novotel Leme
- Santa Teresa – Explorer Bar only
- Urca
Airport Drop-Offs
- Santos Dumont (SDU)
- Galeão (GIG)
- Linx Hotel Galeao
Bus Station Drop-off
- Rodoviária Novo Rio:
Special Neighborhood Notes
- Santa Teresa: Drop-off at Explorer Bar only (R. Alm. Alexandrino, 399)
- Leme (hillside): If up the hill, then drop-off at Novotel Leme (R. Gustavo Sampaio, 320)
- Copacabana / Ipanema: If staying on Rua Saint Roman (or streets accessed by it), drop-off at nearby hotel where you can get Taxi/Uber.
- Favelas: Vans do not enter areas deemed Favela’s. Choose a safe hotel in the drop-off areas and take Taxi/Uber from there.
- Barra da Tijuca or São Conrado: Choose a location in Leblon, Ipanema or Copacabana to be dropped off and make your own way to your accommodation. You can also choose to be dropped off at a Metro Station in Leblon and then take the subway to Barra da Tijuca.
Refunds, Changes & Credits
- Cancel 78+ hrs before: 75% refund or full credit
- Cancel 48 –78 hrs before: 50% refund or full credit
- Cancel <48 hrs before or no-show: No refund
- Change requests:
- 1 Free change if 24+ hrs before and space available
- R$50 fee <24 hrs before
Credit valid for 1 year if same route/people
