Glide across the glittering waters of Babitonga Bay — Brazil's largest natural bay in the South — aboard a private vessel, weaving between lush islands and ancient mangroves while resident dolphins surface alongside the bow. An utterly unmissable bucket-list moment.
What to expect
Board at the historic port quay and cruise into the sheltered bay, where the resident bottlenose dolphin pod often greets boats within minutes. Your guide narrates the ecology of the mangrove corridors and the archipelago's 23 islands. A stop at a pristine beach allows for swimming or a caipirinha sundowner, with the dramatic Serra do Mar as a backdrop. Return on the golden-hour light for an unforgettable approach back to the colonial waterfront.
Good to know
Tours run 2–4 hours; confirm departure time against your all-aboard. Book the private charter to guarantee departure time. Pre-book at least 48 hours ahead in peak season (Dec–Mar).
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Sao Francisco do Sul — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Sao Francisco do Sul
- Centro Histórico Private Walking Tour: Brazil's Third-Oldest City
- Museu Nacional do Mar: Private Expert-Led Maritime Deep Dive
- Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Expedition: Babitonga Bay
- Enseada Beach & Forte Beach: Private Coastal Half-Day Escape
- Sambaqui Archaeological Site & Colonial Joinville Day Journey