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Babitonga Bay Private Boat Tour: Islands, Dolphins & Mangroves

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.

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SulDolphin Ecoturismo (official)
BRL 180–320 per person (private charter from BRL 1,200 for up to 8 guests)
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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.

Regent · Seven Seas Mariner
11 nights · calls at Sao Francisco do Sul
from $10,950
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Azamara · Azamara Quest
26 nights · calls at Sao Francisco do Sul
from $12,381
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