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.
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.
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
- Babitonga Bay Private Boat Tour: Islands, Dolphins & Mangroves
- 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
- Sambaqui Archaeological Site & Colonial Joinville Day Journey