Florianopolis, Brazil Cruise Port Guide

Florianopolis was founded in 1726 by population of around 370,000 it is the capital of the State of Santa Catarina and a port of call for coastal shipping. Located on Santa Catarina Island, which is joined to the mainland by three bridges, the late-19th century pastel-colored, stuccoed buildings still recall faint 'old world' Good shopping can be found in Florianopolis on 'Felipe Schmidt,' an all-pedestrian street. Jurere Beach Resort features an Open-Air Shopping Center that is accessible from the jetty via a complimentary shopping shuttle by minivans offered by the merchants. Best items to shop for: local handicrafts and resort wear.

Great seafood dishes are the specialty here at the resorts' restaurants.

More rustic eateries can be found at the Municipal Market, where especially the Pir�o Restaurant is known for good seafood. Enhance your meal with a cold, local beer and finish off with a cafezinho, the strong sweet Brazilian coffee.

Municipal Market and former Customs House , This structure now contains good craft stalls, art galleries and handicraft shops.

Beaches. Apart from exploring downtown Florianopolis you may want to visit any of the island's 42 beaches.

Silversea Beach Offering. Near the jetty, 2 miles of private beach with calm, clean and clear water with beach front restaurants are available to Silversea guests. Water sports facilities offer speed boats, windsurfers and snorkel equipment for rental. A small, rustic train links the Praia Hotel Resort and the Open Air Shopping Center at the Jurere Beach Resort.