Silversea Expedition Cruises À PORTO BELO

Departure from Porto Belo Pier towards Florianopolis. Florianopolis is the capital of Santa Catarina, endowed with natural beauty and quality of life, Upon arrival at the island, you will see on your left Bridge Hercílio Luz that was made in 1926, it is the post card of the city. Drive to the North Coast of the island at Santo Antonio

de Lisboa Santo Antônio de Lisboa is one of the oldest districts in Florianópolis. Located in the northwest of Santa Catarina Island, it is located 15 kms from the Center, on the way to the northern beaches.

The district played an important role in the colonization of the city and still preserves many historic houses and buildings. With its narrow, quiet streets, quality restaurants and a wonderful view, Sto. Antônio is a mandatory ticket for anyone visiting the capital of Santa Catarina. Formerly the neighborhood was called the parish of Nossa Senhora das Necessidades and was one of the main ports of entry for immigrants in the region, coming mainly from the Azores Island, in Portugal. The place has also served as a port and customs post, receiving foreign merchants and vessels. One of the most striking features of Santo Antônio de Lisboa is the colorful houses with windows and doors painted in bold colors, a legacy of Azorean culture. They can also be found in other regions of Florianópolis, such as in Sambaqui and in the parish of Ribeirão da Ilha.

The neighborhood is one of the main gastronomic centers of the city, with dozens of restaurants, most of them specialized in Seafood. Some have tables on decks on the beach, with an incredible view. Cultivation of seafood and oysters supplies many restaurants. You will visit the historical centre with its old houses, which are an attraction in itself, in colonial Portuguese style.

Your guide will introduce you to the history and the traditions of the area when visiting the historical center with its old houses, which are an attraction in itself, in colonial Portuguese style. You will also learn about the local handcraft. After check the beauty of the landscape and the level of excellence of the mariculture of Santa Catarina, the visitors will taste the best oysters in the whole world (ostra in natura, ao bafo and gratinada) of the Restaurant Freguesia Oyster Bar Restaurante. Santo Antônio de Lisboa stands on the national scene as the largest producer of oysters in Brazil. After lunch you may return to Pier

Discover the secrets behind preparing Azorean cuisine during this informative half-day lunch tour. Florianópolis cuisine began with the landing of the Portuguese that brought slaves to work and explore the land. While the Indians used food such as cassava, maize, the Portuguese exploited deep sea fishing.

During this experience a typical dish called Mussel "Lambe, lambe" which means "licks, licks" will be prepared. This is a typical dish of the island of Florianópolis, mainly in the south of the island. When the fishermen reach the shore, they harvest the mussels and add a special ingredient called "Urucum" oil, a seed of a tree that is abundantly found in the Atlantic forest, which was used by local Indians to color their faces. When ready, fishermen without using cutlery used the licking motion to remove the shellfish from the shell.

Public market

Embark the coach for the approximately 130-minute scenic drive to the Public Market in Florianopolis, the capital of the state of Santa Catarina. Your chef greets you and accompanies you on a market tour. Along the way, learn about the unique blend of Brazilian ingredients, spices and flavors that make up the local Azorean

cuisine. Leaving the market, board again with your guide and chef and continue to the location of the cooking class.

Cooking class

During your cooking class, learn how to prepare Mussel Lambe Lambe. The signature dish of Azorean cuisine in Florianópolis and a seafood dish prepared in a pan by our local chef. After the cooking class, relax with a lunch your chef has prepared. Dessert is also served, Brigadeiro which is prepared with condensed milk, chocolate and butter. The name originated because it was a favorite candy of an aircraft brigadier. After lunch, board the bus and begin the journey of approximately 130 minutes back to the pier.

Discover the beauty of the Camboriu, a village with 80,000 inhabitants and one of the most visited beach resort of the Santa Catarina State.

Camboriu

Following a pier departure from the downtown port, a 12Km or 30-minutes drive will take you to Camboriu City Resort. After a short drive through the Atlantic Avenue and its beachfront residential condo's, your first stop will be at the Barra Sul Cable Car Station.

Cable Car ride

Board Cable Car each one with capacity up to 8 guests for a short drive for the 240 meters up to the Atlantic Forest Station. At this station you will debark and on foot, will explore one of the ecological trails for approximately 45 minutes. While on the trail, local guides will highlight local flora and fauna, before your return to the cable car and to your ride to the Laranjeiras station. Here you will debark have a free time to explore the beach before reboard the Cable Car back to Barra Sul Station.Leaving Camboriu, head back into the countryside and to the pier for the tender ride back to your