3-Hour Rio de Janeiro Sailing Tour with Christ the Redeemer Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 View Christ the Redeemer from the water
• 02 Sail Rio's bay routes with views of Sugar Loaf and Corcovado
• 03 Cruise past Botafogo and Flamengo beaches and historic fortresses
• 04 Learn sailing tricks from the captain on board
• 05 Enjoy a quick swim when sea conditions permit

Go on this 3-hour sailing tour in Rio de Janeiro and cruise on the calm blue waters of the bay. Marvel at Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf from the water as you take in the city from a different angle. Learn some of the magic of sailing from the captain and hear stories about Rio's history along the way. Enjoy welcome drinks and appetizers on board, with time for a quick swim if sea conditions allow.

Sail from the foothills of Sugar Loaf to Corcovado and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, along with many other landmarks as you go.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Niterói

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sail Rio's Coastline from Marina da Glória

• Meet your guide at Marina da Glória in downtown Rio.
• Explore some of the best sailing routes and appreciate Rio from a different angle.
• Sail from the foothills of Sugar Loaf to Corcovado and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, along with many other landmarks as you go.
• Sit next to the captain and learn a few sailing tricks, or simply sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy a snack.
• Hear about the history of Rio as you sail along Botafogo and Flamengo beaches, Santa Teresa, Centro, the fortresses of Santa Cruz and São João, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and Boa Viagem Island.
• Enjoy a quick swim, depending on sea conditions.

Finish your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Welcome drinks
• Appetizers
• Drinking water
• English-speaking Rio tour guide

What's Not Included

• Hotel pick-up or drop-off
• Tips and gratuities
• Other personal expenditures

What to bring

• Light jacket
• Comfortable clothing
• Swimming suits
• Hat and sunglasses

Know before you go

• Sailing outside the bay is only possible when conditions permit.
• Please arrive 30 minutes before the hour.
• You will board and depart no later than 10 minutes after the hour.
• Please contact your tour guide for any last-minute changes.
• Tours from Dec 21-Feb 18 start at 16:00 (4 PM).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marina da Glória - Avenida Infante Dom Henrique - Glória, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil

Tour start

Av. Infante Dom Henrique, S/N - Glória, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20021-140, Brasil

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.