Brazil · Cruise & Sailing

Guanabara Bay Cruise Half-Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Transfer

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise Guanabara Bay on a 2-hour morning boat trip
02 See the beaches of Niterói from the water
03 Sail past Botafogo, Flamengo, and Urca
04 Admire views of Sugarloaf Mountain and its cable cars
05 Enjoy panoramic views of Rio’s coastline and islands
06 Round-trip pickup and drop-off in Rio de Janeiro included

Spend the morning cruising across the tropical waters of Guanabara Bay and enjoy a different perspective on Rio de Janeiro’s famous coastline. This half-day experience includes a 2-hour boat trip past the beaches of Niterói and the waterfront neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo, and Urca.

Along the way, take in sweeping views of Sugarloaf Mountain as the cable cars cross above the harbor, and admire the bay’s scenic islands and shoreline. With round-trip pickup and drop-off in Rio de Janeiro included, it’s an easy way to enjoy one of the city’s classic panoramas from the water.

Along the way, take in sweeping views of Sugarloaf Mountain as the cable cars cross above the harbor, and admire the bay’s scenic islands and shoreline.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Niterói

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Guanabara Bay

Spend the morning sailing on Guanabara Bay on this half-day cruise. It is a 2-hour boat tour navigating through the beautiful, tropical and warm waters of Guanabara Bay. See the beaches of Niteroi, and sail past the vibrant neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo and Urca. Gaze up at the Sugarloaf Mountain, the monolithic peak that rises 1,299 feet (396 m) above the harbor and watch the cable cars crossing this stunning panorama.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rio de Janeiro. 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Boat trip

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
DVD (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
We contact you back in order to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
Duration of the boat trip: approximately 2 hours.
Panoramic tour. Diving not included.
For pickup in Barra/ Recreio, additional of USD 10 per person to be paid directly at the tour guide.
Minimum of 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Contact Rio Carioca Tour at least 24 hours before the start of the tour to inform location and confirm pickup time. Wait for the tour guide in the place informed on a visible location. Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Different age policies may apply according to each location. ID or copy is mandatory, even for children. Voucher is confirmed only by payment confirmation. The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis due to force majeure. Read our Cancellation Policy. IMPORTANT: During high season and major events, the visitation time on each location can be affected, due to long waiting queues. Carnival-related products have a specific cancellation policy. Take care of your personal belongings as we are not responsible for items left in vehicles and/ or in places visited. We recommend that you carry all your belongings.
Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional 10 USD per person that must be paid directly to the tour guide on the day of the tour.