The best boat route in Florianópolis and the Santa Catarina coast organizes itself in 3 days: day 1 on the island's north (Anhatomirim Fortress, Praia do Tinguá and Jurerê), day 2 on the inner sea (Ilha do Campeche, Ilha do Francês and Armação da Piedade) and day 3 on the northern coast (Itajaí, Ilha das Cabras, Bombinhas and Porto Belo). Mid-size speedboats cost R$ 2.400-4.300, sailboats start at R$ 1.350 and catamarans at R$ 1.800 (Dec 2025). The season runs from October to March.
Table of Contents
- Why divide Santa Catarina into 3 days
- Day 1 — Island north: Anhatomirim and dolphins
- Day 2 — Inner sea: Campeche and Francês
- Day 3 — Northern coast: Itajaí, Bombinhas and Porto Belo
- Boardings, costs and wind
- FAQ
Why divide Santa Catarina into 3 days
The Santa Catarina coast has two distinct worlds: Santa Catarina Island, with its sea divided between the East (open) and West (bay) sides, and the continental northern coast, running from Itajaí to Porto Belo with Ilha das Cabras and the Bombinhas surroundings. This natural division becomes the route plan: each day navigates its own basin, with different boardings. Florianópolis concentrates the marinas — Marina da Lagoa, Jurerê, Santo Antônio de Lisboa and Ribeirão da Ilha — while Itajaí, Barra Sul (Balneário Camboriú) and downtown Bombinhas serve the continental stretches. Navigation is comfortably summery, and the wind participates in the route: sailing depends on it, and winter cold-front days are the only really restrictive ones.
Day 1 — Island north: Anhatomirim and dolphins
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 9am | Boarding at Jurerê or Santo Antônio de Lisboa |
| 10am | Anhatomirim Fortress, inner navigation |
| 12pm | Lunch stop at Jurerê or Tinguá beach |
| 2pm | Baía dos Golfinhos (dolphin watching) |
| 4pm | Return by catamaran or speedboat to the departure point |
The island's north delivers Floripa's most lively sea: the navigation passes the Anhatomirim Fortress, an 18th-century fortress accessible by sea, continues along Baía dos Golfinhos, where dolphins appear in calm summers, and closes at the Tinguá and Jurerê beaches. It's the most touristic and structured stretch, with 3.5-hour catamarans on the island's north from R$ 1.800. Groups wanting history and wildlife without open sea choose this day to open the route.
Day 2 — Inner sea: Campeche and Francês
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 8:30am | Boarding at Marina da Lagoa (access via the lagoon) |
| 9:30am | Ilha do Campeche — controlled disembarkation |
| 11:30am | Ilha do Francês, swimming |
| 1pm | Armação da Piedade, lunch on board |
| 3pm | South beaches (Pântano do Sul or Tinguá) |
| 5pm | Return |
Day 2 runs along the inner sea, between the lagoon and the ocean, with stops at Ilha do Campeche (controlled disembarkation, archaeological monument), Ilha do Francês and Armação da Piedade, all with clear water and comfortable anchoring. The navigation mixes narrow channels and coastal stretches, so it's worth leaving early: the summer wind grows during the afternoon. Sailboats navigate this stretch from R$ 1.350-1.700, one of Floripa's most sought-after experiences; mid-size speedboats from R$ 2.400 to R$ 4.300 guarantee fixed schedules. Disembarkation at Campeche has local rules — confirm the operation with the skipper.
Day 3 — Northern coast: Itajaí, Bombinhas and Porto Belo
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 9am | Boarding at Itajaí or Barra Sul (Balneário Camboriú) |
| 10am | Ilha das Cabras, loop around BC's central beach |
| 12pm | Crossing to the Bombinhas peninsula |
| 1:30pm | Quatro Ilhas and Sepultura, swimming |
| 3pm | Porto Belo, Lagoinha and the Arvoredo surroundings |
| 5:30pm | Return to Itajaí or BC |
The third day trades the island for the continental north coast: leaves Itajaí or Barra Sul in Balneário Camboriú, circles Ilha das Cabras and BC's central beach, crosses to the Bombinhas peninsula for stops at Quatro Ilhas and Sepultura, and closes in Porto Belo, with Lagoinha and the Arvoredo reserve view in the background. The Bombinhas stretch is shallow crystal-clear water on stable days, and Porto Belo concentrates the marina for access to the Arvoredo surroundings, whose reserve area has navigation restrictions. It's the busiest day of the route and is worth scheduling with a local skipper.
Boardings, costs and wind
Florianópolis distributes boarding across four points — Marina da Lagoa, Jurerê, Santo Antônio de Lisboa and Ribeirão da Ilha — and the northern coast organizes departures in Itajaí, at BC's Barra Sul and downtown Bombinhas. Reference costs (Dec 2025): mid-size speedboat in Floripa R$ 2.400-4.300 per day; sailboat from R$ 1.350-1.700; catamaran on the island's north from R$ 1.800 for 3.5 hours. All rentals include licensed skipper and insurance; fuel must be confirmed. The wind is the protagonist of the South: ideal navigation days concentrate from October to March, and winter only pays off with weak cold fronts and a flexible schedule. A 50% deposit via Pix secures dates in high season and holiday veranicos.
FAQ
What's the best boat route in Florianópolis?
The 2 to 3-day one: island north (Anhatomirim, dolphins and Tinguá), inner sea (Campeche, Francês and Armação da Piedade) and, for those who can, an extension to the northern coast with Bombinhas and Porto Belo. The north pays off in half a day; the inner sea requires a full day.
How much does it cost to rent a boat in Florianópolis?
Mid-size speedboat R$ 2.400-4.300 per day; sailboat from R$ 1.350-1.700; catamaran on the island's north from R$ 1.800 for 3.5 hours. Values from Dec 2025, with ranges rising in the December-February high season.
What's the best season to navigate in Santa Catarina?
October to March, with peak in December-February: warmer sea and guaranteed navigation. Outside the season, wind and cold fronts reduce the days, and sailing depends on the wind. September still works with a flexible schedule and fewer boats.
Is the Anhatomirim Fortress accessible by boat?
Yes, it's the classic access: the fortress receives vessels at its base and disembarkation allows the visit. The island's north routes pass by it combined with Baía dos Golfinhos, Tinguá beach and Jurerê.
Is it worth disembarking at Ilha do Campeche?
It's worth it, but with rules: disembarkation is controlled since it's an archaeological monument, so confirm the operation with the skipper on the Marina da Lagoa route. If there's no vacancy, circling the island by boat with swimming is the common program.
Sailboat or speedboat in Florianópolis?
Sailboat (R$ 1.350-1.700) delivers silence and lower cost, but depends on wind and longer schedules; mid-size speedboat (R$ 2.400-4.300) is punctual and flexible for stops. For the inner sea, a sailboat; for the island's north, a speedboat or catamaran.
Can I combine Florianópolis with Bombinhas and Porto Belo?
Yes, on the same day or consecutive days: Itajaí and Barra Sul connect the boardings, with a crossing to the Bombinhas peninsula (Quatro Ilhas, Sepultura) and closure in Porto Belo with the Arvoredo view. The route requires favorable sea and a local skipper.
Do I need a license for the Santa Catarina trip?
Not in practice: rentals include a licensed skipper, and the windy South navigation makes this the recommended rule. An Amateur Skipper license applies only to smaller vessels, upon operator confirmation. Also confirm whether fuel is included or separate.
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