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Rio Sailing Tour: Iconic Landmarks and Ocean Views
4.9
347 Ratings
Glória
Experience the beauty of Rio from a different angle on a 3-hour sailing excursion. Sail in the bay or open ocean waters, admire iconic landmarks, and learn about Rio’s history.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sugarloaf Mountain - 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!
- Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - The statue of Christ the Redeemer on top pf Corcovado hill is visible at all times from the water during our sailing experience!
- Fortaleza de São João - 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.
- Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra - The largest of all fortresses in Rio, Santa Cruz was very instrumental in defending Rio from pirate attacks.
- Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi - Appreciate this exquisite masterpiece of architect Oscar Niemeyer from the water.
- Icarai Beach - Main central beach in Niteroi where many locals reside in tall apartment building oceanfront.
- Praia de Charitas - Another residential area in Niteroi served by many sailing clubs.
- Jurujuba Beach - This is an old fisherman community where many still keep their fishing boats.
- Red Beach - CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY: This beautiful beach is located outside the bay and subject to sea motion. It is ideal for swimming.
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Copacabana Beach - CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY!
Appreciated this iconic beach from the water! - Santos Dumont (SDU) - 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.
- Ponte Rio–Niteroi - Appreciate this amazing construction form the water!
- Museu do Amanha - Appreciate this iconic work by spaniard architect Santiago Calatrava from the water!
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Beer and caipirinha provided
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
- Complimentary snacks
What's Not Included
- 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
Additional Information
Experience the beauty of Rio from a different angle! Come join us on a 3-hour tour under sail in the protected bay or open ocean waters of Rio.
Departing from the Marina da Gloria, this sailing experience unveils, right from the start, the two most iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro: the statue of Christ The Redeemer and Sugar Loaf.
As the sailing proceeds, the Captain helps guests understand the magic of sailing and responds to questions about Rio’s history, while guests relax, enjoy our welcome drinks, snacks, and appreciate the great views!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Morning sail departures at 10am. Sunset sails off 3pm (4pm, Dec22-Feb18). Don’t be late! We leave on time!
Location
Marina da Glória
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Please come down from the taxi drop-off area to find the checkpoint to PIER A2 (blue cabin left of waterfront). Please identify yourself to security and mention you will board KAMEHAMEHA OR MAKANI MAIKAI. Proceed to end of PIER A2, to meet us and board.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(347 Ratings)
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Y9859jipaulab
Sep 23, 2024
Incredible, a new angle of Rio de Janeiro - The Tribulation is great and the tour is exclusive and perfect for those who want to enjoy the peace that is if allowed to be carried by the sailing
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18maximilianob
Sep 19, 2024
Worth it - Very nice trip, the boat takes a tour for 3 hours where you can appreciate a nice view and the guides tell you stories about it! The caipirinhas were very rich!
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Barbara
Sep 17, 2024
An unforgettable moment - A magnificent sailboat ride in Guanabara Bay that we see from all angles and that allows us to access inaccessible beaches other than by boat. The people in charge are extremely kind and generous, we feel at home a real pleasure to share their passion for navigation and the beauty of the site (but never invasive). A very nice playlist that can be found on Spotify for those who love Brazilian music. We are a long way from “tourist catchers”. I had an unforgettable time when I know the bay very well. Go in there with your eyes closed.
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498veannas
Sep 15, 2024
10/10 sailing experience - Everything about the experience was perfect. Even with imperfect and very windy conditions, all of our needs were cared for. The captain is very skilled and handled the boat with ease. The first mates Jessica and Gabriel were always asking if we needed anything. They helped provide food, drink, towels and blankets. And Daniel, the captain, shared with us plenty of history of Rio and showed us all around the bay. I would highly recommend this experience.
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Simren_k
Sep 14, 2024
10/10 - Such a beautiful experience. saw the most perfect sunset and got to swim in a gorgeous area, would def do again.
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W9208rcallank
Sep 9, 2024
Sailing - sunset with engagement - Incredible tour, very attentive crew, service staff on line tb. I made an engagement request on board the sailing boat, they helped with everything they could. Thank you for the tour and for the moment lived.
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Anastasia
Aug 27, 2024
Beautiful sunset and sightseeing. - Perfectly organised tour with very friendly crew! We had drinks and some finger food. We were even really sailing and the boat is big enough and safe.
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Fluido82
Aug 19, 2024
Relaxing sunset from the sea - Really a nice experience, we have seen the bay and we had a swim and an aperitivo during the sunset.
The crew was super polite and friendly.
We really appreciate the tour.
I definitely recommend!
Thank you guys!
Max & Maria
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Y0land_s
Sep 23, 2024
Rio from a different perspective - A different and interesting perspective of Rio. See the big picture and landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain within the broader city scape. Friendly staff, sailboat in excellent condition, small groups only with snacks and drinks. 3 hours well spent.
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Daniel_h
Aug 25, 2024
Great way to spend an afternoon/evening in Rio - This trip exceeded our expectations. Captin Casio and his crew were excellent and experienced hosts. The views were spectacular and the drinks and snacks were plentiful and classic.
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