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Rio Sailing Tour: Iconic Landmarks and Views
4.9
417 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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sugarloaf Mountain - Sugar Loaf is a symbol of Rio de Janeiro. Observing it from the water and up close is truly impressive. Perfect for photography!
- Fortaleza de São João - The historic fortresses at the entrance of Guanabara Bay are a major attraction when viewed from the water. Experience the same awe as pirates did when they entered the…
- Sugarloaf Mountain - Sugar Loaf is a symbol of Rio de Janeiro. Observing it from the water and up close is truly impressive. Perfect for photography!
- Fortaleza de São João - The historic fortresses at the entrance of Guanabara Bay are a major attraction when viewed from the water. Experience the same awe as pirates did when they entered the bay uninvited.
- Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra - The largest fortress in Rio, Santa Cruz played a crucial role in protecting the city from pirate invasions.
- Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi - Admire this stunning creation by architect Oscar Niemeyer from the water.
- Icarai Beach - The main central beach in Niteroi, where many locals live in high-rise oceanfront apartments.
- Praia de Charitas - Another residential area in Niteroi, home to numerous sailing clubs.
- Jurujuba Beach - An old fishing community where many still maintain their fishing boats.
- Red Beach - CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY: This beautiful beach is located outside the bay and is subject to sea conditions. It is perfect for swimming.
- Copacabana Beach - CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY! Enjoy this iconic beach from the water!
- Santos Dumont (SDU) - Aviation enthusiasts will be delighted to watch planes take off and land close to where we sail.
- Ponte Rio–Niteroi - Admire this remarkable structure from the water!
- Museu do Amanha - Appreciate this iconic work by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava from the water!
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- 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
- 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…
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
- Don’t be late! Plan your transfer ahead of time! We leave on time!
Location
Marina da Glória
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
ARRIVAL: 30 mins before the hour
MEETING: From drop-off, go downstairs left and look for our rep (SAIL IN RIO shirt)
BOARDING: 15 mins before tour
*If boarding already started, go to the floating piers access gate, and rush to PIER A2, spot 27/28 (end on the right)
LATE: No exceptions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(417 Ratings)
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Gf1888
Sep 2, 2025
Great Tour, Exceptional Value For Money. - This was great value for money and one of the best experiences we had in Rio. Very knowledgable and friendly staff who were excellent hosts. Highly recommended.
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Gabrielmo2601xx
Aug 19, 2025
Simply the most beautiful sunshine of life - I want to give a special thanks to the Sail in Rio team, they were amazing since when I made the reservation via their WhatsApp, I was going to make the engagement request, and so they were super attentive, helped me a lot, wonderful crew about the trip simply amazing the wonderful places of Rio that I never imagined to know, more than perfect scenario and by the sun I have no words to describe, the Sail in Rio was marked in our lives. Hope to come back again. ❤️
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Deirdre_c
Jul 26, 2025
Sail in Rio. - Had a wonderful time on this sunset cruise. Staff were wonderful, always mingling amongst the people explaining the sights that we were seeing around Guanabara Bay. Drinks were all included, pretty much had everything. I recommend the caipirinha, because it is a Brazilian cocktail. Snacks were also included, cherry tomatoes, cheese, crackers, olives, peanuts. There is a stop if people want to swim. Overall I highly recommend this tour.
Deirdre
July 26, 2025
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Wayned15
Jul 24, 2025
- Amazing trip with super friendly staff.Highly recommended!!Also tasty slacks and drinks while relaxing and taking in the sunset hues.
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Natalija_p
Jul 17, 2025
Fun, knowledgeable... - Fun, knowledgeable captain and crew! VIP treatment and wonderful memories! Showcased the beauty of Rio on a beautiful sailboat with warm and welcoming sailing team!
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Caroltinuviel
Jul 6, 2025
Amazing experience. - The boarding staff is amazing! Carmem, Beatriz, Gabriel, extremely attentive. The landscape is breathtaking, like the whole of Rio de Janeiro, but the attention of the team, charisma make the difference. I want to repeat!
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Surabhi_s
Jul 5, 2025
Beautiful views of the Guanabara Bay with a very chill crew! - Beautiful views of the Guanabara Bay with a very chill crew! The caipirinhas were some of the best we had in Rio - apparently a special recipe. The vibe was great thanks to the excellent playlist - which can be accessed on Spotify post-trip to relive the memories. Crew members were so friendly and knowledgeable!
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Ronaldoct3298zb
Jun 30, 2025
View of the Por do Sol - Perfect service good supergent staff, the very beautiful view, sensational landscapes, very well worth recommending.
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Amir
Jun 26, 2025
Must do - Really great experience. Friendly staff and great sites. Nice steady pace with guides explaining the area along the way. Beautiful sunset.
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Nicolabartley
Jun 25, 2025
Amazing experience, beautiful views and friendly staff ❤️ - My husband and I had the most wonderful experience! Carmen was so knowledgeable and fun, Daniella was so sweet as well, the views were incredible and drinks were a little too good! 11/10 recommend, just wonderful from start to finish! The boat wasn't too crowded and nibbles were lovely too 😊
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