Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See two iconic Rio de Janeiro landmarks from the water—Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf—on a sailing tour. Sail in Guanabara Bay or the open sea while you relax with a welcome drink and snacks. Enjoy stunning views and discover the magic of sailing from the captain who illuminates Rio’s history. This 3-hour boat tour has a maximum capacity of 20, so there'll be plenty of room onboard.
- Experience the beauty of Rio from a different angle: aboard a sailing yacht
- View Rio’s city skyline, including Sugar Loaf and Corcovado, from the water
- A welcome drink, provided snacks, and the captain’s commentary let you relax
- Escape the crowds on land and enjoy a fresh perspective of the Marvellous City
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- SnacksCrackers, cheese, other finer food items
- Alcoholic BeveragesBeer and caipirinha
- Bottled water
- 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 GlóriaAv. Infante Dom Henrique, S/N - Glória, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20021-140, Brazil
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
Sugarloaf Mountain (Pass By)
Fortaleza de São João (Pass By)
Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra (Pass By)
Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi (Pass By)
Praia de Icarai (Pass By)
Praia de Charitas (Pass By)
Jurujuba Beach (Pass By)
Red Beach (Pass By)
Copacabana Beach (Pass By)
Santos Dumont Airport (Pass By)
Ponte Rio–Niteroi (Pass By)
Museu do Amanha (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Surabhi_S
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!
Reviews
4.9
based on 454 reviews
Jacqueline_S, Mar 2026
Best sunset cruise with the most amazing, accommodating crew! They were the absolute best and have everything you need to enjoy the most beautiful views in Brasil!
Ellie_B, Mar 2026
The experience was organized and relaxing. Guides made sure we had drinks and snacks and took time to make sure we understood the history behind some of the structures we were seeing
Cathy_H, Mar 2026
Very nice, the crew was very accommodating. The scenery was beautiful. The beverages was refreshing !
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your review
Evelina_S, Mar 2026
A must do in Rio! Amazing service, great drinks and a wonderful swim. Went with our 4 and 8 year old and they absolutely loved it, didn’t want the boat to dock!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your review. We're glad your kids liked it!
Anne_F, Feb 2026
Wonderful relaxing time on the water with a wonderful crew that made the experience fun and carefree...we totally recommend this awesome experience in rio.
Edward_L, Feb 2026
This is a well run tour. The organizers were friendly and welcoming. We even got the chance to take a dip so bring a bathing suit under. Towels were provided to dry off. This trip was fun and memorable. Just take public transportation to get to the marina if you're going during a busy time of year. Traffic was horrendous.
Dominique_M, Jan 2026
Beautiful views, delicious snacks, even better drinks, loved the music and the entire vibe. Would definitely recommend!
Scott_B, Dec 2025
Friendly and attentive crew. Nice sail boat. Good drinks and snacks. Good weather made the time unforgettable.
Michael_R, Dec 2025
Perfect summer evening! Lovely attentive and friendly staff, who took such excellent care of us! From providing sunscreen (which we accidentally forgot) to the flowing drinks, to towels after the dip in the ocean, to blankets when it got a bit cool the last 20 min following sunset, everything was perfect! Thank you Sail Rio!
Sharyn_S, Dec 2025
Bring bathers. We somehow did not realise and in fact the instructions were to bring warm clothes. It was warm but we could not swim!
Julie_P, Oct 2025
We loved sailing the harbour of RDJ. Great crew & sailors. We also enjoyed the views sailing around RDJ 😊
Josh_C, Oct 2025
We loved the sailing! It was a smooth process with easy parking, great hosts and a nice selection of drinks. Our guide pointed out landmarks and explained the history behind the different locations and buildings. We left wanting to do it again and it was one of our favorite things we did on our trip!
Deirdre_C, Jul 2025
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
Natalija_P, Jul 2025
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!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your review
Surabhi_S, Jul 2025
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!
Susan_P, Jun 2025
Wonderful experience! Would recommend to anyone. The sailboat was lovely. Staff gave a great tour and made yummy drinks
Emmy_W, May 2025
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.
Alexandria_M, Apr 2025
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff
Very hospitable and gave a lot of great information and history of the area
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your review
Patti_O, Mar 2025
Wow we had an amazing sunset cruise with Carmen and Fernanda as our captain and guide. The directions to get to the marina were clear and easy. The cruise was relaxing and beautiful with good drinks, snacks and company. We highly recommend, you will not regret!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your review
RAY_L, Mar 2025
The trip was nice, the day was beautiful and it was a nice experience over all. All good except they told us they would stop for a swing and they never did.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Ray,
Thank you for your positive feedback on your Sunset in Rio sailing experience! We're glad you enjoyed it.
We sincerely apologize that the promised swimming stop didn't happen. We always aim to stop when conditions permit, but safety and other factors can sometimes prevent it. We regret this disappointment and will review your trip's specifics.
We hope to welcome you aboard again soon.
Sincerely,
The SAIL IN RIO Team
Cathy_S, Mar 2025
Beautiful sail on the bay
Very professional group. Great drinks and snacks. The crew were excellent and very knowledgeable.
Lashay_L, Mar 2025
Crew was amazing. Very professional, friendly, engaged with everyone. Boat was clean and beautiful. I would recommend this crew and business to everyone
Kim, Feb 2025
We had a great time on this cruise! The drinks and food were delicious and a great addition to the evening. The staff was friendly and the sunset was beautiful!
The only challenge was finding the marina, as the route that our Uber drive took per the directions provided was not open to vehicular traffic.
Roberto_D, Feb 2025
Great crew. Good drinks. The scenery was beautiful. I allow a completely different view or Rio. A wonderful experience.
Atef_E, Feb 2025
This sailing experience was peaceful and a fun way to spend some time after a long flight from the US to Rio. The crew was exceptional and knowledgeable about the area, adding info as we went along, as well as fun-loving and organized.
Timur_M, Feb 2025
Very relaxing boat trip. Stuff was nice and accommodating. Beautiful views of Rio. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Lee_K, Feb 2025
This evening cruise was the ideal antidote to the crazy, hectic pace of being a tourist for a short stay in Rio de Janeiro. There is probably nothing more relaxing than sailing along and watching the sun set behind Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. The crew of three were friendly and accommodating, and the group size of 10 people was ideal. Drinks and snacks are basic but nice. Advice to anyone booking this cruise (and you SHOULD)...allow lots of time to get to Marina da Gloria and to find the cruise operator. They do not have any signage, and the day we cruised there was a large concert going on in the marina - it took our Uber driver almost half an hour just to drop us off once he entered the marina area.
Anonymous, Jan 2025
This was so enjoyable- very relaxing, yet fun and lively! The crew were super friendly and attentive. Good and drinks great. Taking time to get off and swim was refreshing!!
Erik_W, Jan 2025
We loved this. The boat was easy to find and we were on a smaller boat with 6-7 other people and easily found a space to enjoy the water. The staff was super friendly, local to Rio, and super knowledgeable about the city. Plus, the staff was quick with food and drinks. A beautiful cruise that lasts just the right amount of time. Highly recommend.
Mae_C, Jan 2025
We loved this experience! The crew was all so friendly and knowledgeable. The views were gorgeous and getting to jump off the boat and swim was so fun. We couldn’t recommend this enough!
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