Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

Yacht charter in Brazil

A yacht charter in Brazil sets out from Angra dos Reis to explore the islands around Ilha Grande. Paraty and Ilha Grande share a UNESCO World Heritage listing. The best season runs from April to June.

Charter season: April to June
Angra area: 365 islands
Embarkation port: Angra dos Reis

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Boats at anchor in a bay at Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Cruising in Brazil

Charters usually begin in Angra dos Reis, 151 km from Rio. The most direct flights land in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo. Guests can also arrive by helicopter and step off directly at Marina Verolme. The Angra dos Reis area has 365 islands and more than 2,000 beaches.

Ilha Grande is the largest island in the bay. Its 106 beaches range from the surf of Lopes Mendes to quiet bays for an overnight anchorage. Guests snorkel in the sheltered lagoon of Lagoa Azul.

Paraty lies 27.4 nm from Angra dos Reis. It is a colonial town of low-rise Portuguese buildings. Paraty and Ilha Grande were inscribed together on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019 for their culture and biodiversity. The Saco do Mamanguá cuts deep between forested mountains.

Where to go

Ilha Grande
The island has 106 beaches. Surfers head for Lopes Mendes while yachts spend the night in its quiet bays. At Parnaioca, divers explore the wreck of an old freighter.
Paraty
This colonial town of low-rise Portuguese buildings lies between Rio and São Paulo. Paraty is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Saco do Mamanguá
This inlet cuts deep between forested mountains. The 7-day programme calls here on day 3, before Ilha da Cotia.
Saco do Céu
This small bay on Ilha Grande is known for its calm waters, which reflect the sky. The 7-day programme calls here on day 2 before heading on to Paraty.
Ilha da Gipóia
The island lies opposite Angra dos Reis, a 30-minute cruise away. Its Praia do Dentista is a popular anchorage. More than 100 vessels gather there on busy summer weekends.
Búzios
Búzios is a resort town on the coast north of Rio. It lies 85 nm from Rio by sea. A charter starting in Rio can head up the coast to reach it.

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April, May and June are the best months to charter in the bay of Angra. From June to August, cold fronts in the southern winter bring clear skies that sometimes last for weeks.

December to March is the southern summer and the rainy season, with tropical thundershowers in the afternoon. It is also the busiest time in the bay.

7 days in Brazil, day by day

The captain adjusts each day's stops to the weather.

Angra dos Reis, Paraty and Ilha Grande

Day 1
Angra dos Reis and Abraão
A private transfer takes guests from Rio to Marina Verolme in Angra dos Reis. The yacht then crosses to Abraão on Ilha Grande.
Day 2
Saco do Céu and Paraty
A stop in the small bay of Saco do Céu on Ilha Grande. The yacht then sets a course for the colonial town of Paraty.
Day 3
Saco do Mamanguá and Ilha da Cotia
The yacht enters the Saco do Mamanguá between forested mountains. The next stop is Ilha da Cotia.
Day 4
Lagoa Azul
Back towards Ilha Grande. Guests snorkel in the sheltered lagoon of Lagoa Azul.
Day 5
Baía da Ribeira and Araçatiba
The yacht crosses the Baía da Ribeira to Araçatiba on Ilha Grande. After dark, the water sometimes glows with bioluminescence.
Day 6
Aventureiro, Parnaioca and Palmas
The yacht calls at Aventureiro and then Parnaioca, where divers explore the wreck of an old freighter. Overnight at anchor in Palmas.
Day 7
Angra dos Reis
Back to Angra dos Reis for disembarkation. A transfer runs on to Rio or São Paulo.

Cruising distances

Rio de Janeiro to Paraty	98 nm
Rio de Janeiro to Búzios	85 nm
Angra dos Reis to Rio de Janeiro	77.6 nm
Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande (Palmas)	60 nm
Angra dos Reis to Paraty	27.4 nm

Good to know

Ilha Grande is a car-free island. Private motor vehicles are not permitted.

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Frequently asked questions

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When is the best time for a yacht charter in Brazil?

April, May and June are the best months in the bay of Angra. From June to August, cold fronts in the southern winter bring clear skies that sometimes last for weeks. December to March is the rainy season, with tropical thundershowers in the afternoon.

How many nights should we plan?

Charters around Angra are booked for 4, 7 or 10 nights. The 7-day programme shown above links Ilha Grande, Paraty and the Saco do Mamanguá. The captain adjusts each day's stops to the weather.

Where does the charter begin?

Charters usually begin at Marina Verolme in Angra dos Reis, 151 km from Rio. The most direct flights land in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo. Guests can also arrive by helicopter and step off at the marina.

What is there to do during the charter?

Guests snorkel in the lagoon of Lagoa Azul and dive the wreck at Parnaioca. Surfers find their waves at Lopes Mendes. Ashore, Paraty is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

Can we reach Rio or Búzios by sea?

Angra dos Reis lies 77.6 nm from Rio by sea and Paraty 98 nm. Búzios sits up the coast north of Rio, 85 nm from its harbour. Our broker can build a charter that links these stops on request.