Santos Cruise Port
Santos, Brazil · South America
Cruise ships dock at Cais de Outeirinhos — Cruise Berths (Concais), Santos.
Plan my port daysBrazil's main cruise turnaround port, a 10-minute ride from Santos' historic centre and beaches, and about 75 km from São Paulo.
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Port summary
Most ships at Santos are turning around, so many passengers only pass through on the way to or from São Paulo. If you do have a day here, it is an easy one. The Concais terminal (Terminal Marítimo de Passageiros Giusfredo Santini) sits inside the working port at Outeirinhos, about 2.5 km from the historic centre and 3 km from Gonzaga beach. Walking out through the port district is not practical, so take a taxi or an Uber: it is about 10 minutes to the Museu do Café, the Valongo tram station or the beach. The historic centre is compact and best seen Tuesday to Sunday, when the museums and the tourist tram run; Monday closures are the main trap here. São Paulo is possible as a full day, but allow at least 90 minutes each way on the Anchieta/Imigrantes highways and more on weekends.
Cruise dock
Cais de Outeirinhos — Cruise Berths (Concais)
The cruise berths at Outeirinhos on the Santos estuary, directly in front of the Concais passenger terminal on Avenida Cândido Gaffrée. Ships lie alongside; there is no tendering. The quay is inside the working port, about 2.5 km from the historic centre, so passengers leave by taxi, Uber or coach.
Latitude: -23.952318, Longitude: -46.310168
See dock on port map →Getting to Santos
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
A contactless card covers almost everything; carry R$50–100 in small notes for beach kiosks, the catraia boat and tips.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedSão Paulo city day: historic centre, the Mercadão and Avenida Paulista
≈ 8 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€140$157
Do it yourself
€37$41
Save ≈ €103Save ≈ $115 (74% off)
Take an Uber (about R$20) to the Rodoviária de Santos, then a Cometa, Ultra or Rápido Brasil bus to Terminal Jabaquara, about 70 minutes on a good run for about R$44–47 each way; the metro connects there to Line 1. The centre, the Mercadão and São Bento are all walkable from São Bento station, and Line 2 runs along Avenida Paulista; metro rides cost about R$5.40. Ibirapuera and the Ipiranga Monument are too far to add on public transport without risking the ship, so this DIY swaps them for Paulista.
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Santos old town: Coffee Museum, heritage tram and the Pelé Museum
≈ 4 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€65$73
Do it yourself
€16$18
Save ≈ €49Save ≈ $55 (75% off)
The terminal is inside the working port, so start with a 10–12 minute Uber or taxi (about R$20–35) to the Museu do Café on Rua XV de Novembro. From there everything is on foot: Praça Mauá, then the Valongo station for the heritage tram (R$7, about every 20 minutes from 10:30) and the free Museu Pelé next door. The museum is R$16 (free on Saturdays) and the whole circuit is closed on Mondays.
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Ready-made port days
11 plansCoffee, Pelé and the Heritage Tram
The two stories Santos tells best - the coffee boom and the King of football - in one easy loop of the restored old town.
Monte Serrat, the Cathedral and Sacred Art
Ride the 1927 funicular to the best view in town, then two quiet interiors most visitors never find.
The Santos Beachfront for Free
The world's longest beachfront garden, the famous leaning towers and ships sliding past at Ponta da Praia - all without a ticket.
Orchids, the Emissário and a Beach Lunch
The shady orchid garden, a sunset-facing pier park and a long, lazy kiosk lunch on the sand.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Santos?
- Your ship docks directly at the Santos cruise terminal in Brazil.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Santos?
- Walking into Santos from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Santos centre?
- Typical options include Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Shuttle bus, Tram, Local bus, Ferry, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Santos?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Santos independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Santos and are cards accepted?
- Santos uses the Brazilian real. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Santos cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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