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Guided Whale Watching and History Tour from Florianopolis
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Right Whale Coast with a comfortable transfer from Florianópolis and an expert bilingual guide. In Imbituba, you will discover the calm bays that serve as natural nurseries (berçários) where right whale mothers give birth and nurse their calves.
First, visit the Right Whale Conservation Center alongside a local monitor and step back in time at the historic Museu da Baleia, South America's last 18th-century whaling station. Next, visit the Mirante da Praia do Porto for a historical talk connecting the port to the whaling era. Then, enjoy a short hike to the observation deck at Ribanceira Beach. This is our main stop: we will gather on shore to observ...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Our guides will be easily recognizable in orange shirts and orange hats. They will be waiting for you right in front of the entrance to the National Conservation Center.
Return
Restaurante Tartaruga
We finish the tour with a nice lunch by the sea at the charming restaurant Tartaruga
Guided Whale Watching and History Tour from Florianopolis
About
Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Right Whale Coast with a comfortable transfer from Florianópolis and an expert bilingual guide. In Imbituba, you will discover the calm bays that serve as natural nurseries (berçários) where right whale mothers give birth and nurse their calves.
First, visit the Right Whale Conservation Center alongside a local monitor and step back in time at the historic Museu da Baleia, South America's last 18th-century whaling station. Next, visit the Mirante da Praia do Porto for a historical talk connecting the port to the whaling era. Then, enjoy a short hike to the observation deck at Ribanceira Beach. This is our main stop: we will gather on shore to observ...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Our guides will be easily recognizable in orange shirts and orange hats. They will be waiting for you right in front of the entrance to the National Conservation Center.
Return
Restaurante Tartaruga
We finish the tour with a nice lunch by the sea at the charming restaurant Tartaruga
Itinerary
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Florianopolis
Start the tour in the capital of the State of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis and enjoy a nice road trip to Imbituba
1 hour and 15 minutes
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You will tour the historic conservation center alongside our expert tour guide and a dedicated local monitor, diving into the fascinating science and history of Right Whale preservation. Explore engaging indoor exhibits detailing the whales' epic migration from Antarctica, and head to the oceanfront lookouts for a chance to spot mothers and calves resting in the calm bays of Imbituba.
1 hour
3
Accompanied by our expert guide and a local museum docent, you will step back in time at the last remaining whaling station in South America. Inside this historic 18th-century building, you will explore authentic artifacts, tools, and bone displays that reveal the grueling history of the whaling era, followed by the inspiring story of community transformation that turned Imbituba into a leading sanctuary for whale conservation.
30 minutes
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Mirante da Praia do Porto
At this spectacular oceanfront lookout, your expert guide will bring history to life, explaining the strategic role of Imbituba's historic port and its deep connection to the whaling era. As you take in panoramic views of the coast, you will learn how this bustling harbor transformed from a center of whaling commerce into a vital gateway for the region, all while keeping your eyes on the horizon for a chance to spot right whales breaching in the waters below.
30 minutes
5
Praia da Ribanceira
To see the Whales in a different angle, we go to Ribenceira Beach. In the observation decks we can once again look for the whales
30 minutes
6
Restaurante Tartaruga
We finish the tour with a nice and fresh seafood lunch by the sea and by Ibiraque Lagoon
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Florianopolis
Time to return to Floripa full of great memories and pictures
