Arraial do Cabo - Boat Trip Departure from Rio de Janeiro Lunch and Transport

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

10 to 14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Swap the crowds and bustle of Rio de Janeiro for the so-called "Brazilian Caribbean" on this boat tour to Arraial do Cabo. Effortlessly hop between the stunning beaches of Pontal do Atalaia, Praia do Forno, and Praia do Farol where you can swim and sunbathe. Admire the striking Blue Grotto the refuel with an included buffet lunch.

Venture beyond Rio for a day trip with stunning views
Enjoy free time to explore each beach independently
Benefit from your guide's insights into the area
Relax with hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Accredited Tourism Guide
Boat ride
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

No drinks and desserts included
Roundtrip Executive Transport at the Hotel.

Beverages and Desserts
Additional Services
Fishermen's Association Fee.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

When confirming your Reservation, please contact our staff so that we can inform you about your check-in time at your hotel. Each hotel has a specific time to board. Places of embarkation: South zone: Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete and Glória (some streets restricted due to traffic). Downtown Rio de Janeiro (we do not board in the port area and in the high of Santa Teresa). Barra da Tijuca : Av. Lúcio Costa from the Riale Brisa Barra Hotel towards Leblon.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Arraial do Cabo

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

The Small Beaches

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oven's Beach

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praia do Farol

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Grotto

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Crevice of Our Lady of Assumption (Pass By)

Arraial do Cabo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Rio de Janeiro

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Not wheelchair accessible
On a daily basis, the Brazilian Navy evaluates the navigation conditions at the Portico of Arraial do Cabo (Tides and Winds) to authorize the departure of vessels, if this is not allowed for safety reasons, we will take an alternative Buggy tour (Optional) visiting only the beaches of land access. The value of the Buggy tour has an increase of R$35.00 per person (it will not be necessary to pay the fee of the fishermen's association), if you do not decide to take the alternative tour, the value of R$25.00 will be refunded for the tourist to have the free day in the city and then meet the tour guide for lunch and end the tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Theo_R

The place and its beaches are amazing. Our guide Giuliana was really kind and well informed whatever i asked her for.

Reviews

3.6

based on 32 reviews

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Brandon_G, Dec 2025

Great experience, very fun but little difficult for a person who does not speak Portuguese. Met a girl who helped me a lot. Very long trip, so make sure you use bathroom whenever van stops.

Must absolutely do.

Theo_R, Nov 2025

The place and its beaches are amazing. Our guide Giuliana was really kind and well informed whatever i asked her for.

Mind blowing experience

Stephanie_M, Apr 2024

I throughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone! Arraial do Cabo most certainly deserves the name “Brazilian Caribbean” and is a must see when in Brazil! Our guide Juliana was incredible - super friendly and great English. The boat staff were excellent and it was nice that they had food and drinks to purchase. The buffet is at the end of the tour so more like an early dinner than a lunch but thankfully we brought snacks and enjoyed some chicken shish kebabs on the boat. Don’t hesitate - just book it!

Lovely trip would recommend but be prepared to understand nothing

Bianca_A, Sep 2023

Our guide was lovely but had to ask her to say things in English which she did but I missed the facts along the way and on the boat if my family who speak Spanish had not been with me I would not of understood anything even though I asked for a English speaking trip

10/10 would recommend

Bradley_H, Oct 2021

Great way to spend my birthday. beautiful beaches, fun party boat, good music, good food, and great scenery.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Hello Bradley! It was a great pleasure to have the opportunity to celebrate your birthday in Arraial do Cabo with us! Thank you very much for the review. We will always be at your disposal for future visits to Rio de Janeiro. See you soon!

Sincere opinion

Clara_S, Feb 2026

Our trip was changed to Angra dos Reis. The meeting time was 7:00 and they only arrived at 7:45, without any warning or response to our contact attempts. Only almost in time to arrive gave feedback. The said lunch was at the end of the afternoon and we had to buy food on the boat to last until this time. Snorkeling equipment must also be paid separately.

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Moyen - ne correspondait pas à nos attentes

camille_n, Feb 2023

Excursion sympathique avec guide jovial cependant : - prévoir 6-7h de trajet pour la journée (3h30-aller) - prévoir 1h en plus le temps que le guide passe chercher tous les participants de chaque hôtel - ne pas avoir le mal de mer ou de transport en général : 4-5h de bateau d’affilé et aller/retour en bus - bien manger le matin avant le départ car vous ne mangez pas avant 17h de l’après midi

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you very much for your review! 💖 We are very happy that our commitment to provide excellent service has met your expectations, in addition to a memorable experience in the Marvelous City! 🤗 We hope to see you soon to have new wonderful moments in Rio de Janeiro. Thank you on behalf of the entire team, see you soon! 😍

Buen viaje

EdgarAlexis_R, Jan 2023

Viaje comenzó a tiempo todo muy divertido pero no hubo wifi en el barco como habían dicho. Las playas frías pero bonitas

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hola Edgar, nos alegra mucho que hayas disfrutado del recorrido. Esperamos poder darle la bienvenida nuevamente en un futuro cercano! Atentamente, Equipo Turistando RJ.

Sim

Vitor_R, Jan 2023

Muito ruim pois nos perderam na cidade , estava chovendo com criamcas jajdlrwjrjrkdsndksjddjdjfxjdnscnc

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Olá Vitor, nunca perdemos turistas em nossos passeios. Quando o guia de turismo deixa os turistas para aproveitarem o passeio no ponto turístico sempre é marcado um horário e um ponto de encontro. Em seu passeio você nos ligou e lhe atendemos de imediato e fizemos contato com o guia de turismo que lhe encontrou logo em seguida. Além desse fato com certeza você teve vários fatores positivos como embarque e desembarque no seu hotel, seu passeio foi realizado e almoço também. Acreditamos que de fato sua experiência não se resume em um comentário de uma linha. Esperamos poder recebê-los novamente em um futuro próximo, obrigado!