Rio de Janeiro · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Half of Rio only makes sense from the water. The 15 below range from a two-hour schooner around Guanabara Bay to a fourteen-hour run down the Green Coast, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you actually get.
See Rio from Guanabara Bay on a small-group sunset sail with Sugarloaf views, caipirinhas, snacks, and optional swimming.
“The boat ride was relaxing and everyone in the family loved the excursion. Snacks and drinks are included. The views of Rio were majestic. Charisse is a gem. She makes tasty drinks, is knowledgeable about Rio, and friendly. This was a great way to spend an afternoon!”
Watch Rio’s sunset from Guanabara Bay on a three-hour sailboat tour with caipirinhas, snacks, swimming, music, and views of Christ the Redeemer.
“Would highly recommend. Loh and Gabriel made us have the best experience, telling us facts about Brazilian culture, showing us unforgettable views while also seeing the best tourist attractions. We had unlimited drinks, snacks and music and we had the time out of life while also swimming in the sea which was an experience in itself. Was the highlight of our trip so far and would recommend to everyone.”
Review of the Angra dos Reis boat trip from Rio, with island stops, snorkeling, buffet lunch, hotel transfers, and practical advice.
“Everything was fine, the beaches are beautiful, We had fun.”
Sail from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for clear-water swims, famous beaches, cliff views, and a full-day schooner trip on Brazil’s Sun Coast.
“Great tour, guide pedro was superb! I had him for another tour with c2rio he was very helpful, and engaged well with the tour group Bus ride was a couple of hours but we stopped off at a grocery service stop which was good Lunch was decent Boat ride was fun, several oportuniotes to swim in the sea!”
Review of the Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio, with boat stops, clear water, beaches, lunch, transport, costs, and practical advice.
“The cruise was beautiful. Andrea was very friendly. She gave lengthy descriptions in Spanish, but her descriptions in English were much shorter.”
Sail Guanabara Bay at sunset with Rio views, caipirinhas, snacks, swimming, and a friendly crew aboard a blue-water sailboat.
“Excellent sailing in a super-relaxed atmosphere, with a fabulous and very attentive all-female crew! It was a truly fantastic experience that included snacks, drinks and a swim (towels provided). Highly recommended!!!”
Review of the Arraial do Cabo boat trip from Rio, with clear-water beaches, four swim stops, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Excelente tour. Arraial do cabo es increíble. La guía cumplió todo lo que nos habían prometido y los tiempos acordados fueron cumplidos. El lugar de almuerzo está ok.”
Watch Rio’s sunset from a small boat with beer, snacks, swimming, and views of Sugarloaf, Niterói, Urca, and the bay.
“If you’re looking for a truly magical experience in Rio de Janeiro, a sunset sailing trip is an absolute must! From start to finish, this tour exceeded all expectations and provided one of the most breathtaking moments of our entire trip. As we set sail from Marina da Glória, the views of Rio’s iconic skyline were already stunning. But as the sun began to dip towards the horizon, the scenery transformed into something straight out of a dream. Watching the golden light reflect off Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the beautiful coastline was simply unforgettable. The crew was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and landmarks.…”
See Rio, Niterói, Sugarloaf, and Guanabara Bay from a catamaran, with morning or sunset departures and multilingual audio guidance.
“Great tour, nice staff. The sunset was beautiful which made it even more worthy”
Cruise Búzios beaches from Rio, swim at four coastal stops, enjoy lunch, and stroll Rua das Pedras on this long but scenic day trip.
“Ainda não acabou mas foi o horror da minha vida tenho 71 anos, já viajei pelo mundo todo. 10 vezes no Brasil e nunca tive uma guia tão horrível, como mandei mensagem devido a um atraso de 1 hora a senhora RAQUEL péssima guia quando chegou e depois de lhe dizer que não me avisaram do atraso, simplesmente me mandou sair do bus, dizendo que seria uma pena eu continuar (somos 4 pessoas de 72, 71, 72e 74 anos chamou-me por imensas vezes merda de portugueses, vocês são uma merda. Acham isto normal. O mínimo que a agência devia ter feito era mudar-nos a excursão. Tive medo de seguir com…”
Cruise from Rio to Ilha Grande by fast boat, stopping at clear-water beaches, lagoons, and islands with a small group.
“AMAZING! ♥️ Thank you Ericka for being an awesome guide. Definitely recommend them.”
Sail Guanabara Bay from Marina da Glória with caipirinhas, snacks, swimming, sunset views, Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, and a small crew.
“We were 11 people. The operator was monitoring weather in advance and pro-actively communicating plans to work with it. Meeting point was well communicated and arranged. Pleasant people on board catering to our needs. We had a great time enjoying Rio from a different view. On board we were served drinks and excellent choices of fruits. We all enjoyed the trip and would do it again. Only small little minus I would mention is that we were on a two mast sailboat and we didn't use the sails at all during the trip. Might be because of the weather but I still would have like that.”
Review of Rio’s Guanabara Bay cruise, with Sugarloaf views, historic forts, hotel transfers, and an optional Brazilian barbecue lunch.
“This tour was great! It was a great way to see the city and learn some history about it along the way. Our guide JB was fantastic! He was very fun and informative thought the trip. Would highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Rio.”
Review of Rio’s 3-hour sailboat tour, with sunset views, swimming, caipirinhas, snacks, and a small group of up to 15 people.
“We had such a nice sail [the sails weren't actually up, it was motoring along quietly, which was fine too]. I wouldn't say it's much of a tour... there were few landmarks pointed out. We had a great time anyway and our boat stopped for a long swim, which made the kids happy. The service was excellent and punctual. Very clear communication via whatsapp. Our host, Louise was friendly and answered all the questions we had. :)”
Review of the Angra dos Reis boat tour from Rio, with island stops, lunch, transport tips, costs, crowd concerns, and booking advice.
“Many things on this trip did not match the description. The day started with getting a phone call at 0640 saying the bus was outside waiting (tour was supposed to start at 0730). It took 2 hours to pick everyone up. We then had a 2 hour trip (AFTER the 2 hour pickup of everyone) to a boat with 120 people - the tour description says 45 people max. When I questioned the amount of people I was told that only applies to the bus, not the actual tour. The boat was a party boat. The music was so load you could not hold a conversation with the person right…”
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