Sunset and Full Moon Boat Tour on Lagoa da Conceição, Florianópolis

The full moon boat tour in Florianópolis, Brazil, reverses the logic of the daytime tours: instead of leaving early, the group boards at 7pm at the Deck do Passeio in Barra da Lagoa and heads along the channel toward Lagoa da Conceição. There, the idea is to wait, in a privileged spot, for the full moon to rise and to take in the sunset and the moonrise. The Neptune, Curta Floripa's own boat, carries at most 10 people on this outing, which lasts 4 hours and ends at 11pm. Because the tour runs on full moon nights, dates depend on the moon and the weather, so it is worth confirming the departure in advance.

The Barra da Lagoa channel leads from the Deck do Passeio to Lagoa da Conceição, on the east side of Santa Catarina Island. At night, the setting changes role: instead of activity, the focus is contemplation. The stopping point is chosen to follow the full moon rising, and the time of sunset varies through the year, which changes the light of each outing.

With Curta Floripa, the tour runs in a reduced group of up to 10 people, with a guide, life jackets, accident insurance and a restroom on board. Full moon nights, and therefore the possible dates, depend on the moon and the weather, and the departure time must be confirmed in advance. Acalanta Viagens handles the booking, and if you do not have a group yet you can join one that is already formed.

Meeting at the Deck do Passeio — The group meets at the Deck do Passeio in Barra da Lagoa (Servidão José Laurindo de Souza, 233) for the 7pm departure.

Leaving through the Barra da Lagoa channel — The Neptune heads along the Barra da Lagoa channel toward Lagoa da Conceição, with the route adjusted to the day's conditions.

Waiting in a privileged spot — On Lagoa da Conceição, the boat waits at a spot chosen to follow the full moon rising.

The full moon rises — The group takes in the sunset and the moonrise, which is the central reason for the outing.

Return to Barra da Lagoa — The boat is back at the Deck do Passeio by 11pm, completing the 4-hour tour.

Quick summary

• Duration: 4 hours

• Departure and return: departs at 7pm and returns at 11pm at the Deck do Passeio, Barra da Lagoa (confirm the time in advance)

• Group size: up to 10 people, aboard the Neptune boat

• Difficulty: easy

• Includes: guide, accident insurance, life jackets; restroom on the boat

• Note: the tour runs on full moon nights, and dates depend on the moon and the weather

• What to bring: camera, light clothing, swimwear, towels and insect repellent

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