Boat Tour Boarding Terminal
Pontal do Paraná is the natural gateway to the charming Ilha do Mel. There are regular daily boat services departing from the boarding terminal in Pontal do Sul. The crossing takes 10 to 25 minutes on average, depending on the boat. From the boarding terminal you can also explore the stunning Paranaguá Bay on numerous boat tours, encountering dolphins that use the area to feed and raise their young. There are no fixed itineraries; tours must be booked in advance.
Tickets for the crossing to Ilha do Mel can be purchased online on the ABALINE website.
ABALINE Boatmen's Association of the North Coast:
COTRANAUTA Cooperative of Nautical and Independent Transporters: