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Maceió

Brazil · Port

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Ships calling
7ships
Upcoming sailings
123sailings
Average stay
9hours

Maceió, city, capital of Alagoas estado (state), northeastern Brazil. It is situated below low bluffs on a level strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Norte (or Mundaú) Lagoon, a shallow body of water extending inward for several miles. Formerly called Macayo, the city dates from 1815, when a small settlement there was made a villa. In 1839 it became capital of Alagoas (then a provincia) and was given city status.

Cruise lines calling here

  • MSC Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Cruise port in Brazil

Maceió

Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 9 hours. 29 places to explore.

Ships calling here
7 ships
Upcoming sailings
123 sailings
Average time in port
About 9 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 503

Photo: Image by tupesa from Pixabay

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Porto de Jaraguá. Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Porto de Jaraguá.

  • Jaraguá light rail station

    A VLT light rail service operates in Jaraguá. The station is a 15-minute walk from the pier, and service is infrequent.

  • Jaraguá VLT

    The VLT fare is listed as 2.00 BRL.

About 9 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

TaxiAbout 10 minBRL 30~BRL 45

Porto de Jaraguá → Pajuçara Beach district

Take an official white taxi with blue stripes from the port to Pajuçara.

Maceió places to explore

Explore 24 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Catedral Metropolitana de Maceió
Sights

Catedral Metropolitana de Maceió

The main cathedral in downtown Maceió.

Teatro Deodoro
Sights

Teatro Deodoro

A 19th-century theater in downtown Maceió, featuring performances and decorative interiors.

Hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–14:00
Sat·Sun Closed
Museu Théo Brandão
Sights

Museu Théo Brandão

A museum of Alagoas folk culture with a collection of costumes, handicrafts, and more.

Mirante São Gonçalo
Sights

Mirante São Gonçalo

A viewpoint over Maceió Port, the historic district, and the coast.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 24 hours

Reviews say the viewpoint kiosk prices are more than 50% higher than in town and necklace vendors were persistent. Check prices and decline unwanted offers.

Museu do Instituto Histórico de Alagoas
Sights

Museu do Instituto Histórico de Alagoas

A museum about the culture and history of Alagoas, with Indigenous artifacts and materials from the colonial period.

Admission
BRL 3
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00
Sat·Sun Closed

Reviews say visiting hours are 9 a.m.–12 p.m., so plan a morning visit.

Trips nearby

With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

Praia do Francês

About 40 min each wayTime at destination About 7 hr 30 min
  • Praia do Francês
    NeighborhoodsPraia do Francês

    This beach in Marechal Deodoro alternates calm water with waves suited to surfing.

Praia do Gunga

About 1 hr each wayTime at destination About 7 hr
  • Praia do Gunga
    NeighborhoodsPraia do Gunga

    The beach brings together the sea, coconut grove, and Lagoa do Roteiro. The lookout and colorful cliffs are also listed as highlights.

  • Falésias do Gunga
    ActivitiesFalésias do Gunga

    The tour follows the coast to the colorful cliffs by buggy or four-wheeler.

    Reviews say admission and tour fees are charged separately and tour prices vary, so check the total per person before setting out.

  • Mirante do Gunga
    SightsMirante do Gunga

    It is next to the beach access and overlooks a coconut grove, the sand, and Lagoa do Roteiro.

    Reviews mention crowds taking photos and lines when going up to and down from the viewpoint, so do not plan on only a short stop.

  • Lagoa do Roteiro
    ActivitiesLagoa do Roteiro

    This activity explores Lagoa do Roteiro by speedboat or local vessel. The options depend on that day's operations and conditions.

Cruises calling at Maceió

123 sailings are grouped into 78 cruises by ship and route.

78 cruises call at this port.

About Maceió

Maceió, city, capital of Alagoas estado (state), northeastern Brazil. It is situated below low bluffs on a level strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Norte (or Mundaú) Lagoon, a shallow body of water extending inward for several miles. Formerly called Macayo, the city dates from 1815, when a small settlement there was made a villa. In 1839 it became capital of Alagoas (then a provincia) and was given city status.

Cruise lines calling here: 2 places

MSC CruisesRegent Seven Seas Cruises

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