Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour

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Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Kamehameha under sail — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Set sail on a 3-hour Rio sunset tour departing from Marina da Glória. Cruise past landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain as you enjoy welcome drinks and snacks. With small groups and a local captain sharing insights, you’ll experience Rio de Janeiro’s skyline as the sun dips below the horizon.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: Sail in Rio

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: Beer and caipirinha
Included: Bottled water
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Snacks: Crackers, cheese, other finer food items

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: No exchanges or refunds are made within 24 hours of the start of the tour or later.
Not included: Refund for missing the departure time, due to traffic, uber/taxi, closed roads, etc.
Not included: Pets are not allowed on shared tours

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Sugar Loaf is an icon in Rio de Janeiro. Seeing it from the water and at a short distance is very impacting. Great for photographing!
Stop 2

Passing by

The historical fortresses at the mouth of the Guanabara Bay are quite an attraction as seen from the water. From your point of view, you will have the same feelings pirates had when entering the bay uninvited.
Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra

Passing by

The largest of all fortresses in Rio, Santa Cruz was very instrumental in defending Rio from pirate attacks.
Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi

Passing by

Appreciate this exquisite masterpiece of architect Oscar Niemeyer from the water.
Praia de Icarai

Passing by

Main central beach in Niteroi where many locals reside in tall apartment building oceanfront.
Praia de Charitas

Passing by

Another residential area in Niteroi served by many sailing clubs.
Jurujuba Beach

Passing by

This is an old fisherman community where many still keep their fishing boats.
Stop 8

Passing by

CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY: This beautiful beach is located outside the bay and subject to sea motion. It is ideal for swimming.
Copacabana Beach

Passing by

CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY!

Appreciated this iconic beach from the water!
Stop 10

Passing by

If you are a fan of airplanes, you will be thrilled to see them take off and land at a short distance from where we sail.
Ponte Rio–Niteroi

Passing by

Appreciate this amazing construction form the water!
Museu do Amanha

Passing by

Appreciate this iconic work by spaniard architect Santiago Calatrava from the water!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Using your ticket

Important Details:

ARRIVAL TIME: 30 minutes before the scheduled hour.

Meeting Point: Upon arrival at the marina's drop-off area, descend the stairs and look for our representative wearing a SAIL IN RIO shirt at the bottom left. If you're unable to locate them, please wait nearby.

BOARDING: 15 minutes before the scheduled hour.

Please Note:

There will be no tolerance for delays.

No refunds will be issued for no-shows.

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

If you have any questions, please feel contact us via WhatsApp at +5521-30793508.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.