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Enseada Beach & Forte Beach: Private Coastal Half-Day Escape

São Francisco do Sul's finest beaches — Enseada and Forte — stretch in a golden arc just 15 minutes from the pier, backed by Atlantic Forest hills. A private driver-guide and reserved sun-lounger setup at a top beach club turns this into a genuinely luxurious half-day retreat.

What to expect

Your private driver collects you dockside and whisks you past the colonial skyline to the luminous sweep of Forte Beach, where the ruined 18th-century Portuguese fort overlooks the surf — a perfect photo stop before continuing to the calmer, more sheltered waters of Enseada. Settle into a premium beach club with sun loungers, caipirinhas, and a menu of grilled seafood caught that morning. Your guide handles everything, leaving you to simply savour the Atlantic horizon. The return trip includes a scenic coastal drive with stops for the panoramic view from Morro da Boa Vista.

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ToursByLocals – São Francisco do Sul Private Guides
USD 80–120 per person (private transfer + guide; beach club day-pass approx. BRL 80–120 extra)
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Good to know

A 15-minute drive from the pier. Beaches are best before midday in summer. Confirm the beach club reservation in advance. Ideal for those who want total relaxation with local expertise on call.

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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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