Marcelo OliveiraThe crossing to Ilha do Combu costs R$ 24 round trip (Nov 2026) and departs from the Ruy Barata Hydroviary Terminal at Praça Princesa Isabel, in the Condor neighborhood of Belém. It takes about 15 minutes, and the boats don’t run on a fixed schedule: they leave when they fill up. Operating hours differ between sources (9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until 8 p.m.), and the table below shows both.
| Where to catch the boat | Ruy Barata Hydroviary Terminal (Praça Princesa Isabel), Av. Alcindo Cacela, 4570, Condor, Belém. Source: crossing page |
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| Price | R$ 24 round trip (Nov 2026). Free: children up to 5, adults over 60, people with disabilities and one companion |
| Parking | R$ 10, flat rate (Nov 2026) |
| Crossing time | about 15 minutes (15 to 20 per O Liberal, 09/2025) |
| Hours | boarding 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and ticket office 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (crossing page); 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (O Liberal, 09/2025) |
| Reservation | not required: buy your ticket at the counter, boats have no fixed departure time |
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Where does the boat to Ilha do Combu leave from, and how much does it cost?
Boarding is at the Ruy Barata Hydroviary Terminal at Praça Princesa Isabel, on the corner of Av. Bernardo Sayão and Av. Alcindo Cacela, in Condor. There are ticket counters there: you can buy just the outbound ticket and pay the boatman for the return, or buy both tickets at once. The round-trip package costs R$ 24 (Nov 2026), and O Liberal, on 09/13/2025, quoted R$ 12 each way, which adds up to the same total. Crossing page and O Liberal (09/13/2025).
When you board, just tell the driver which restaurant or pier you want to get off at. The boat usually leaves with 4 or 5 people, so if you’re traveling alone or as a couple you may wait a bit, especially on weekdays.
If you’re driving, the square has parking for R$ 10 (flat rate, Nov 2026) and a Municipal Guard post, according to the crossing page. Without a car, the same page lists buses 113, 114, 307, 308, 309, 315 and 442 to Condor.
What are the crossing hours?
It depends on the source. The crossing page says boardings from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; O Liberal, on 09/13/2025, said 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Plan around the more restrictive one and leave some buffer for the return.
| Source | Stated hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing page (checked 11/03/2026) | Boarding 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; ticket office 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Boats have no fixed departure time |
| O Liberal (09/13/2025) | Daily, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | R$ 12 each way; crossing of 15 to 20 minutes |
The deciding factor is the return trip: according to the crossing page, from 6 p.m. on, the number of boats drops and the return can take a while. If your outing includes lunch, leave the island before late afternoon, and ask a restaurant staff member for help if no boat shows up.
How long should you stay on Ilha do Combu?
For lunch with chocolate and a short stroll, plan on half a day, 3 to 4 hours including the crossings. The Civitatis tour, which includes the boat, Casa do Chocolate and a tasting, lasts 3 hours (Nov 2026). If you just want to have lunch at a riverside restaurant and head back, you’ll stay less time.
Weekends and holidays are busier, with all the bars and restaurants open and more boats running.
What to do on Ilha do Combu: chocolate and riverside restaurants?
The classic itinerary pairs chocolate with river food. Ilha do Combu has been an Environmental Protection Area since 1997, and native cacao is the local trademark; the Filha do Combu chocolate, created by Izete Costa, known as Dona Nena, is the most famous (Diário do Pará, 08/19/2025). There are also trails, creek swims and the open-air Street River gallery (Diário do Pará, 06/07/2025).
Among the restaurants, Saldosa Maloca is mentioned by Correio Braziliense (Oct 2024) for a tasting menu with fish, shrimp and native açaí. That year, an itinerary with a visit to the açaí area, a harvest demonstration and a tasting menu at Saldosa Maloca, departing from the Estância Nazaré pier, cost R$ 390 per person; treat that as a 2024 reference, not a current price (article). Each restaurant has its own pier, so it’s worth deciding where to get off before you board.
How to get back without waiting around?
Wait at the pier where you are and board the boat that pulls in to drop off other passengers, letting them know you’re heading to Belém. Only boats registered at the terminal accept the return ticket; on an independent boat, you pay the driver directly for the return. Lost your ticket? You’ll pay again, according to the crossing page.
Is a tour worth it, or should you go on your own?
DIY is cheaper: R$ 24 for the boat plus whatever you spend there. A guided tour pays off if you want the chocolate route explained and hotel transfers. Civitatis offers the Ilha do Combu boat tour from US$ 87.33 (Nov 2026), with a Portuguese-speaking guide, transfer, Casa do Chocolate admission and a tasting; food and drinks aren’t included, and cancellation is free up to 48 hours in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the boat to Ilha do Combu cost?
R$ 24 round trip, according to the crossing page (Nov 2026). Children up to 5, adults over 60, people with disabilities and one companion ride free. Parking at the terminal costs R$ 10.
Where does the boat to Combu leave from?
From the Ruy Barata Hydroviary Terminal at Praça Princesa Isabel, Av. Alcindo Cacela, 4570, Condor neighborhood, in Belém.
Do you need to book the crossing?
We found no booking requirement in our Nov 2026 research. Tickets are sold at the counter (ticket office 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and boats leave when they fill up.
How long does the crossing take?
About 15 minutes according to the crossing page; O Liberal (09/2025) says 15 to 20 minutes.
Until what time do boats run?
The crossing page lists boardings until 8 p.m.; O Liberal (09/13/2025) cited service from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. After 6 p.m. there are fewer boats, so head back earlier.
How long should you stay on the island?
Half a day, 3 to 4 hours, covers the crossing, chocolate and lunch. The Civitatis tour lasts 3 hours.