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Rio Sailing Tour: Iconic Landmarks and Views
4.9
415 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
- Bottled water included
- Beer and caipirinha provided
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
- Complimentary snacks
- Bottled water included
- Beer and caipirinha provided
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
- Complimentary 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
4.9
(415 Ratings)
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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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Susan_p
Jun 21, 2025
Wonderful - Wonderful experience! Would recommend to anyone. The sailboat was lovely. Staff gave a great tour and made yummy drinks
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L9272iqgabriellam
Jun 2, 2025
Very good - Very good tour, great service, attentive staff, beautiful landscapes.
Anchor boat for a diving, drinks included, plus good petishes.
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Joselines603
May 27, 2025
Surreal Tour!!! - Surreal of beautiful this tour!! A spectacular sunset!! Excellent service, special emphasis on Captain Carmen, Lú and João q treated us magnificently. I highly recommend!!
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Roving687657
May 26, 2025
Best tour in Rio! - The best tour ever! Staff were amazing, very attentive and made sure we had a good time. They made the experience a hundred times better. Views were amazing. Definitely something we will never forget!!
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985nayanam
May 26, 2025
Sunset - I loved the walk! Wonderful experience! It was quite peaceful boarding and landing, all the staff were friendly and polite.
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Emmy_w
May 19, 2025
Highly recommended!! - Wonderful evening enjoying the company of new friends, views of Sugarloaf (without the crowds), and lovely appetizers. We even had two engagements that evening! Such a special time I’ll remember forever.
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