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Ilha do Mel: Gruta das Encantadas & Lighthouse by Private Boat

Escape to Ilha do Mel — a car-free Atlantic paradise — by private chartered vessel from Paranaguá Bay. Explore the mystical Gruta das Encantadas sea caves and climb to the 19th-century Lighthouse of the Shells for panoramic views over the Paraná coast.

What to expect

Your private launch crosses Paranaguá Bay, dolphins often riding the bow wave en route to this protected island reserve. At the Gruta das Encantadas, your guide leads you into glittering sea caverns carved into basalt — legend says mermaids still dwell here. The walk to the Lighthouse of the Shells (Farol das Conchas, 1872) rewards with sweeping views across the bay and open Atlantic. A leisurely lunch of fresh grilled fish at a beachside shack on Praia da Fortaleza rounds out the morning before your private return transfer.

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Gregtur Private Tours
From BRL 410 per person (private group rate); full private boat charter on request
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Good to know

Boat crossing is approximately 90 minutes each way; coordinate departure with your all-aboard time (allow a 90-min buffer). The island has no cars — only walking trails — so wear comfortable shoes. Pre-book your private boat charter directly with Gregtur to secure the vessel and guide.

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