Rio de Janeiro · GUANABARA BAY & SUNSET CRUISES
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This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 15 guanabara bay & sunset cruises worth booking in Rio, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Sail into Rio at golden hour from Guanabara Bay with small-group service, caipirinhas, snacks, and skyline views plus a swim option.
“Our guide Clarisse was amazing! Very kind, attentive and knowledgeable. We truly enjoyed the trip and it was because of her and the crew! Great experience!”
3-hour Rio sunset sail from Urca through Baía de Guanabara with open bar caipirinhas, snacks, and a swim stop.
“We really enjoyed the evening sunset cruise with Lohanni and crew!”
3-hour sunset sail on Guanabara Bay from Marina da Glória with drinks, snacks, and views of Sugarloaf and Christ.
“Once in a lifetime experience on the shore of Rio De Janeiro, watching the sunset and the flight take off and landing just above the boat! highly recommended!”
A 3-hour Rio sunset boat cruise with a small group, beer, soda, snacks, and quick museum stops plus a swim at Adão e Eva Beach.
“Such a great boat trip! And the staff was very nice! They gave us history and we had great views of Rio”
1.5-hour catamaran on Guanabara Bay with Sugarloaf photo stops, views of Niterói, and an audio guide from Marina da Glória.
“Very relaxing. Good views of Rio. Can buy beverages on board”
Sail Guanabara Bay from Marina da Glória with capirinha, snacks, bay views, and a museum stop in Rio de Janeiro.
“We had a wonderful time. The weather was beautiful and the crew and other guests were great. We especially enjoyed taking a dip in the bay.”
Guanabara Bay cruise from Rio with Sugarloaf and Christ views, hotel pickup, and optional Brazilian barbecue lunch. 2 hours on the water.
“Although, I found this tour quite boring, it was nice to see the harbor and get a grasp on how the city was laid out. I was under the impression that we would have a chance to explore some beaches and get off the boat and go swimming, which was not the case. I was quite disappointed. In addition, another passenger stated she had purchased the optional lunch but that was canceled at the last minute.”
Rio sunset sail from Urca: 3 hours past forts and beaches, with snacks, beer, caipirinhas, and a swim stop in Guanabara Bay.
“A GREAT time seeing a less-explores part of Rio. A fun and attentive crew made the trip fun for everyone on board. Chill vibe and beautiful views!”
Morning sailing in Guanabara Bay from Marina da Glória with sea breezes, Rio landmarks, all-inclusive caipirinhas, and a relaxing 3-hour cruise.
“excellent laid back relaxing ride around the bay. guides pointed out many different sights new and old. drinks and snacks 👍👍👍”
Cruise Guanabara Bay in Rio with hotel pickup and multilingual guide, plus an optional BBQ lunch and big sights like Sugarloaf.
“Kedelig tur. Dårlige siddepladser og guide på båden var ringe.”
A 3-hour Rio sunset sail on Guanabara Bay from Urca with caipirinhas, beer, snacks, and a swim stop. Small group, $70.
“Vse je potekalo kot mora, samo vreme in morski tokovi so malo ponagajali 😄”
Glória sunset speedboat cruise through Guanabara Bay with drinks, snacks, Niterói MAC views, and a beach swim.
“Nous avons reçu des messages pour nous dire d’être 30min en avance à la Marina et nous avons dû attendre 1h avant que le bateau parte parce qu’il fallait attendre qu’ils fassent assez de réservations pour partir. Ensuite ils ont voulu séparer les groupes car les capacités max du bateau ne correspondaient pas. La guide Rachelle parlait français et était très gentille. La balade était jolie mais au moment de se baigner ils y avaient des jetski lancés à pleine vitesse qui ont manqué de nous passer dessus. Au lieu de le faire remarquer aux conducteurs, ils nous ont dit de pas s’éloigner du bateau. Il y avait de la…”
A guided 2-hour cruise of Guanabara Bay from Marina da Glória with classic Rio viewpoints, great photo angles, and no swimming stop.
“Passeio muito bom, só uma dica aos organizadores colocar uma placa indicando o nome da agência Saveiros Tour que inclusive não tem o nome dessa agência no voucher ou nas instruções.”
Rio de Janeiro sunset speedboat on Guanabara Bay with a Heineken toast, small-group views of Sugarloaf and Copacabana.
90-minute catamaran cruise on Guanabara Bay from Marina da Glória, with Oscar Niemeyer’s sights, fortresses, and Sugarloaf photos. Audioguide included.
“Mooi tocht door de baai van Rio de Janeiro !!”
