Itajai - General Info
Description:
The Port of Itajaí is the main port of the state of Santa Catarina, and the second largest in Brazil in terms of the movement of containers. In 2019 it was nominated the nautical capital of the state. In 2013 it was chosen as the arrival port for the Transat Jacques Vabre and was chosen as a host port for the Volvo Ocean Race for 3 editions in a row.
Located 24 kms (15 miles) north of Porto Belo, this is a very welcoming port and a much cheaper alternative for in-town berthing than in Porto Belo.
Cruiser Highlights:
Developing city; safe; good marine infrastructure; good for repairs with an extensive boat-building and repair industry mostly catering to wooden and steel fishing boats and a boatyard and travelift at the marina; airport 10km from port; easy car access; many beautiful beaches; extensive rural areas; stunning natural scenery; friendly locals.
Entrance Notes:
To arrive at the area where it’s possible for visiting yachts to berth in Itajai, you have to follow the river for about a mile.
Position:
26° 54.75′S, 48° 37.88′W (river entrance)
26º 54.38’S, 48º 39.13’W (marina)
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I am happy that your stay was pleasant. There are many attractions that can be found in Itajai. I just caution outside visitors to be in a look out for any danger. I was Born in Itajai and lived there for many years. I am also not a cruiser LOL : ) for the most part you won’t have any problems walking around town, trust me you are not the first Gringo to come to that town. Out of personal experience, I see things you may not be aware of. Again the town can be a wonderful experience, but it would be nicer to have someone you know to show you around.
Posted on behalf of SY Anna Caroline in response to Thiago’s comment about Itajai:
We were a bit taken aback by the comment that another cruiser put on Noonsite about Itajaí and the security. After cruising the Brazil coast for 3 months now, we haven’t come across a place where we feel safer than here. We do not share the views that are expressed in that comment.
Posted on behalf of SY Anna Caroline:
We found Itajai was a good alternative to the much more expensive Porto Belo. It is not mentioned in any pilot book. The pontoons for the Volvo Ocean Race stopover are here. There are basic facilities (power, water). The berths are in the middle of town. Good provisioning, good connections by bus to other places in Brazil. In September 2014 we payed RS 1 per foot per day. First two days free. Pleasant city, lovely people. We feel very welcome here.
SY Anna Caroline, Wietze van der Laan and Janneke Kuysters (The Netherlands)
Posted on behalf of Thiago:
Even though Itajai has been one of the Volvo Ocean Race main stops in recent years, I emphasize what Noon Site already cautions Sailors about. Be careful of the youth, they are the most likely to do you harm. The basic profile of the common Itajai outlaw are young men between 15 to 25 years of age. Skinny golden tan, loose clothing, baseball cap, cheap Colorful Sunglasses, and sandals.
Drugs in Itajai are a frequent problem ever since I was a young boy, today nothing has changed. Corruption is present between Military and Civilian Police. I highly recommend a point of contact so your stay can be pleasant.