Brazil · Cruise & Sailing

Wake Up and Sail

3 Hours Round trip from BR Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Morning sail on Guanabara Bay
02 Views of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf
03 Scenic route toward Niterói
04 See historic fortresses and bay beaches
05 Spot the Rio–Niterói bridge from the water
06 Pass works by architect Oscar Niemeyer
07 Enjoy drinks, snacks, and music on board

Start your day on the calm waters of Guanabara Bay with a relaxing morning sail in Rio de Janeiro. Departing from Marina da Glória, this 3-hour experience offers a scenic perspective on some of the city’s most iconic sights, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, as the city comes to life around you.

As you sail toward Niterói, take in views of historic fortresses, the beaches of Botafogo, Flamengo, and Icaraí, the bridge connecting Rio and Niterói, and notable works by Oscar Niemeyer. Along the way, enjoy selected music playlists, your preferred drink, and appetizers while the crew shares additional details about the surroundings.

Start your day on the calm waters of Guanabara Bay with a relaxing morning sail in Rio de Janeiro.

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 No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Niterói, Guanabara Bay

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Passeio de veleiro pela manhã no Rio de Janeiro

We will meet and board at the Marina da Gloria where our tour begins. As we sail away from the harbor, participants will immediately be amazed by the magnificent views of Rio's most famous landmarks: The Statue of Christ The Redeemer and Sugar Loaf.

As we proceed towards the sister city of Niteroi, across the mouth of Guanabara bay, several other landmarks will unfold before us, including historical building like the 16th Century fortresses, the in-bay beaches of Botafogo, Flamengo, Icaraí, the 14-kilometer bridge linking the two sister cities, the works of renown architect Oscar Niemeyer, amongst many others.

We will pitch in and give you additional details as we sail along and while you listen to our selected music playlists and appreciate your favorite drink and appetizers.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from BR 3 cities · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, bottled water, and snacks.
Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Parking Fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exchanges or refunds requested within 24 hours of the start of the tour
Refund for missing the departure time, due to traffic, uber/taxi, closed roads

Know before you go

A confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible;
Children must be accompanied by an adult;
The minimum drinking age is 18 years;
This experience requires good weather and a minimum number of participants. If it’s canceled due to any of these causes, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund;
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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