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Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour

Rio de Janeiro, Brazilby Sail in Rio

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 20 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, English

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Overview

Set sail on a 3-hour Rio sunset tour departing from Marina da Glória. Cruise past landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain as you enjoy welcome drinks and snacks. With small groups and a local captain sharing insights, you’ll experience Rio de Janeiro’s skyline as the sun dips below the horizon.

What's included

  • Beer and caipirinha
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Crackers, cheese, other finer food items
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • No exchanges or refunds are made within 24 hours of the start of the tour or later.
  • Refund for missing the departure time, due to traffic, uber/taxi, closed roads, etc.
  • Pets are not allowed on shared tours

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    Pass by

    Sugar Loaf is an icon in Rio de Janeiro. Seeing it from the water and at a short distance is very impacting. Great for photographing!

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    Pass by

    The historical fortresses at the mouth of the Guanabara Bay are quite an attraction as seen from the water. From your point of view, you will have the same feelings pirates had when entering the bay uninvited.

  3. 3

    Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra

    Pass by

    The largest of all fortresses in Rio, Santa Cruz was very instrumental in defending Rio from pirate attacks.

  4. 4

    Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi

    Pass by

    Appreciate this exquisite masterpiece of architect Oscar Niemeyer from the water.

  5. 5

    Praia de Icarai

    Pass by

    Main central beach in Niteroi where many locals reside in tall apartment building oceanfront.

  6. 6

    Praia de Charitas

    Pass by

    Another residential area in Niteroi served by many sailing clubs.

  7. 7

    Jurujuba Beach

    Pass by

    This is an old fisherman community where many still keep their fishing boats.

  8. 8

    Stop 8

    Pass by

    CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY: This beautiful beach is located outside the bay and subject to sea motion. It is ideal for swimming.

  9. 9

    Copacabana Beach

    Pass by

    CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY! Appreciated this iconic beach from the water!

  10. 10

    Stop 10

    Pass by

    If you are a fan of airplanes, you will be thrilled to see them take off and land at a short distance from where we sail.

  11. 11

    Ponte Rio–Niteroi

    Pass by

    Appreciate this amazing construction form the water!

  12. 12

    Museu do Amanha

    Pass by

    Appreciate this iconic work by spaniard architect Santiago Calatrava from the water!

Meeting and pickup

ARRIVAL: 30 mins before the hour MEETING: From drop-off, go downstairs left and look for our rep (SAIL IN RIO shirt) BOARDING: 15 mins before tour *If boarding already started, go to the floating piers access gate, and rush to PIER A2, spot 27/28 (end on the right) LATE: No exceptions

End point

ARRIVAL: 30 mins before the hour MEETING: From drop-off, go downstairs left and look for our rep (SAIL IN RIO shirt) BOARDING: 15 mins before tour *If boarding already started, go to the floating piers access gate, and rush to PIER A2, spot 27/28 (end on the right) LATE: No exceptions

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
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  • Don't be late! Plan your transfer ahead of time! We leave on time!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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