Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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!
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.
The largest of all fortresses in Rio, Santa Cruz was very instrumental in defending Rio from pirate attacks.
Appreciate this exquisite masterpiece of architect Oscar Niemeyer from the water.
Main central beach in Niteroi where many locals reside in tall apartment building oceanfront.
Another residential area in Niteroi served by many sailing clubs.
This is an old fisherman community where many still keep their fishing boats.
CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY: This beautiful beach is located outside the bay and subject to sea motion. It is ideal for swimming.
CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY! Appreciated this iconic beach from the water!
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.
Appreciate this amazing construction form the water!
Appreciate this iconic work by spaniard architect Santiago Calatrava from the water!
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What's included
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Important Information
- 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
- Don't be late! Plan your transfer ahead of time! We leave on time!
Reviews(483)
This was such a beautiful experience. We got to see famous landmarks while coasting the sea. The snacks and drinks were flowing! The captain was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions!
Wow! If you are on the fence about booking a sunset cruise in Rio, just do it—and book with Sail in Rio! This is an absolute must-do activity to experience the unmatched beauty of Rio's ocean and mountain landscape. Seeing the city from the perspective of the Atlantic bay gives you unparalleled, front-row views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer that you simply cannot get from land. From the very first minute, the hospitality from the three crew members—Daniel, Chloe, and their wonderful colleague who kept us refreshed with fantastic drinks—was absolutely top-notch. As an international traveler, it was fantastic that their English was 100% clear and completely comprehensible, making communication completely effortless. The team was highly organized and professional, already waiting to greet us at 2:30 PM at the entrance for our 3:00 PM start. Their attention to detail, genuine care, and warmth made the entire 3-hour sea journey feel incredibly special. They kept the excellent drinks flowing, the snacks were great, and they anticipated every need—even providing fresh towels for anyone who wanted to take a swim and warm blankets to keep everyone comfortable the moment the sun went down. Watching the sea landscape change as the sun dropped behind the mountains was unforgettable, topped off by absolutely perfect weather on June 20! An incredible boat, an immaculate vibe, and an amazing crew. I cannot recommend the team highly enough!
I have now done this tour for the second time within 2 weeks... I am once again thrilled. The friendliness of the staff, the service, and THE view....
It was such a great experience. Looking at RIO from the water. We sailed under the bridge. saw plenty of sites. Great experience
Excellent service, a relaxing, pleasant, beautiful, and touristy experience; I recommend it, it exceeded my expectations.
The staff were very professional and friendly! My friends and I enjoyed every moment! Would highly recommend :)
It was much more than expected. A very attentative crew onboard the yacht and great pictures. I highly recommend
My family did four tours during our visit to Rio, and this was my favorite. It was a relaxing way to view Rio. Service included drinks and snacks. The 30 foot boat has a restroom.
Great communication before the tour. Tour starts on time. Tour guide and captain are friendly and knowledgeable and attentive. Drinks and snacks are provided more than we expected. There were 11 passengers on the boat and we had a great time.
The tour guide was very friendly, the drinks and snacks were very good, and the best part, of course, was the magnificent view! Everything was absolutely top-notch, and I can really recommend this tour to everyone! I think I will do it again in 2-3 weeks since I will be in Rio de Janeiro longer, and the trip was truly a perfect 100 out of 100!
