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Kattamaram Boat Tour on Lake Itaipu: What Is It, Days, Times, Price, and Where Does It Leave From?
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
The catamaran that sails alongside the Itaipu dam, in Foz do Iguaçu.
The Kattamaram is a catamaran tour on Lake Itaipu that departs from Porto Kattamaram, inside the Itaipu Tourist Complex in Foz do Iguaçu. The tour lasts about 1 hour and skirts the plant's dam. It runs every day at 11am, 12:30pm, 3pm, and 5pm; on Fridays and Saturdays there is also a 9:30pm departure. Tickets start at R$ 60 (full) and R$ 30 (half), according to Itaipu Binacional.
What the Kattamaram tour is
The Kattamaram is a catamaran that sails across Lake Itaipu in Foz do Iguaçu, passing alongside the hydroelectric plant's dam, which is roughly 8 km long. The vessel holds about 200 people and features an open deck, bar, restaurant, and solarium. The route reveals the reservoir landscape and the sheer scale of the dam.
Where it leaves from
Departures take place at Porto Kattamaram, a space built specifically for the attraction, with a pier, deck, and a restaurant overlooking the reservoir, inside the Itaipu Tourist Complex in Foz do Iguaçu. It is recommended to arrive at the visitors' reception center about 30 minutes early.
Days and times
- Operating days: every day.
- Duration: the tour lasts about 1 hour.
- Daily departures: 11am, 12:30pm, 3pm, and 5pm (the 5pm departure is the most popular for the late-afternoon light).
- Fridays and Saturdays: there is also a night departure at 9:30pm.
Times may change by season (there is a daylight-saving adjustment). Check the updated 2026 schedule on the official website.
Price (reference reported by Itaipu Binacional)
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Full | from R$ 60 |
| Half* | from R$ 30 |
*Half ticket for residents of border municipalities / the tri-national region, children aged 7 to 12, and people over 60. Children aged 0 to 6 ride free.
On Friday and Saturday nights there is a dam illumination show inside the Itaipu Complex, charged separately (about R$ 15). Food and drinks are not included in the cruise price and are paid directly at Porto Kattamaram.
There is also a separate lunch- or dinner-aboard route operated by Kattamaram on the Paraná River (the Marco das Três Fronteiras area), with prices and times different from this lake tour. Confirm prices and availability on the operator's website.
Prices may be updated. Confirm the current 2026 price on the official website before booking.
Quick tips
- Book ahead, especially on weekends.
- The 5pm departure is the most popular for the sunset light over the lake.
- Bring sunscreen and a hat for the solarium.
Source: Itaipu Binacional — Kattamaram Tour · Kattamaram (operator)
Frequently asked questions
- Where does the Kattamaram tour leave from?
- From Porto Kattamaram, inside the Itaipu Tourist Complex in Foz do Iguaçu, with a pier, deck, and a restaurant overlooking the reservoir.
- How much does it cost and how long is it?
- The tour lasts about 1 hour and costs from R$ 60 (full) or R$ 30 (half), according to Itaipu Binacional. Food and drinks are not included. Confirm the 2026 price on the official website.
- What are the times?
- Every day at 11am, 12:30pm, 3pm, and 5pm. On Fridays and Saturdays there is also a 9:30pm departure. Times may vary by season; confirm on the official website.
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