3 Hour Sailing Experience in Rio
3 Hour Sailing Experience in Rio
Experience the beauty of Rio from a different angle! Come join us aboard one of our sailing yachts on a 3-hour tour under sail in the protected bay or open ocean waters of Rio. Departing from the Marina da Gloria, this sailing experience unveils, right from the start, the two most iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro: the statue of Christ The Redeemer and Sugar Loaf.
As the sailing proceeds, the Captain helps guests understand the magic of sailing and responds to questions about Rio's history, while guests relax, enjoy our welcome drinks, snacks, and appreciate the great views!
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Sugarloaf Mountain - Urca
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!
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
The statue of Christ the Redeemer on top pf Corcovado hill is visible at all times from the water during our sailing experience!
Fortaleza de São João
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
The largest of all fortresses in Rio, Santa Cruz was very instrumental in defending Rio from pirate attacks.
Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi
Appreciate this exquisite masterpiece of architect Oscar Niemeyer from the water.
Icarai Beach
Main central beach in Niteroi where many locals reside in tall apartment building oceanfront.
Praia de Charitas
Another residential area in Niteroi served by many sailing clubs.
Jurujuba Beach
This is an old fisherman community where many still keep their fishing boats.
Red Beach
CONDITIONS PERMITTING ONLY: This beautiful beach is located outside the bay and subject to sea motion. It is ideal for swimming.
Copacabana Beach
Appreciated this iconic beach from the water!
Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont
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
Appreciate this amazing construction form the water!
Museu do Amanha
Appreciate this iconic work by spaniard architect Santiago Calatrava from the water!
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Snacks - Crackers, cheese, other finer food items
- Sanitizing products such as soap and alcohol
- Individual seatings to ensure social distancing
- Alcoholic Beverages - Beer and caipirinha
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A maximum of 11 people per booking
- Midday sails off at 11am (12am, Dec22-Feb18). Sunset sails off 3pm (4pm, Dec22-Feb18). Don't be late! We will leave on time!
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.