Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour

4.9
(422 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Beer and caipirinha
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Crackers, cheese, other finer food items
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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Marina da Glória

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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass 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!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The largest of all fortresses in Rio, Santa Cruz was very instrumental in defending Rio from pirate attacks.

    Admission ticket free
  • Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Another residential area in Niteroi served by many sailing clubs.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • Copacabana Beach (Pass by)

    CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY! Appreciated this iconic beach from the water!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ponte Rio–Niteroi (Pass by)

    Appreciate this amazing construction form the water!

    Admission ticket free
  • Museu do Amanha (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Supplied by Sail in Rio

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Sailing
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Sunset Cruises
Water Tours
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Viator Experience Award 2023
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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