Rio de Janeiro

15 Best Rio Sailing & Sunset Cruises

The sailboats out of Guanabara Bay at golden hour: Sugarloaf from sea level, drinks on deck and the city lights coming up as you turn back. Rio shows off at sunset and the bay is front row.

2.Sunset Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Experience Rio’s stunning sunset from the water on a small-group sailing tour, enjoying iconic views, drinks, and snacks in a relaxed atmosphere.

★ 5.0

“Very great way to spend the evening! Nice drinks and snacks, great views. Weather cooperative for the most part. Small group of about 10, which made the experience nice and relaxing. Would recommend.”

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3.Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks

Experience stunning sunset views of Rio from Guanabara Bay on a small-group sailing tour with drinks, snacks, and iconic landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain.

★ 5.0

“Clarisse was so awesome!! Drinks and snacks were a nice touch. Would definitely recommend! Beautiful views of the city and airplanes!”

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4.Half-Day Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón & Sunset at Sugarloaf

Experience Rio’s top sights on a half-day tour visiting Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf sunset, with guide insights and skip-the-line access.

★ 4.5

“Half day tour was just the right amount of time to see the main sites in Rio. Karla our guide was wonderful in keeping track of our group. Giorgio was an excellent driver with the busy traffic in the city. My daughter and I enjoyed!…”

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5.Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

Experience Rio from the water on this sunset sailboat tour with open bar, stunning views, and friendly guides—perfect for a relaxed, scenic evening.

★ 4.9

“Great tour. The views from the boat were amazing .. The tour guide, Loh, and the boat captain were very nice to interact with and kept the whole group in good spirits. Recommend it 👍🏼”

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6.Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing Cruise with Morning and Sunset Option

Discover Rio’s stunning sights from the water on a 1.5-hour catamaran cruise, with options for morning or sunset departures, offering great views and authentic experiences.

★ 4.5

“I thoroughly enjoyed the boat tour. It was an exceptional experience to gain a unique perspective on Rio de Janeiro. The favourable weather conditions, characterized by clear skies and abundant sunlight, provided optimal lighting for capturing photographs. The staff exhibited exceptional attentiveness and courtesy. I…”

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7.Sunset in Rio

Experience Rio's iconic sights from the water on a 3-hour sailing tour, enjoying stunning views, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a memorable sunset.

★ 5.0

“We loved sailing the harbour of RDJ. Great crew & sailors. We also enjoyed the views sailing around RDJ 😊”

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9.From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

Discover the beauty of Arraial do Cabo with this full-day tour from Rio, featuring boat stops at stunning beaches, grottos, and scenic viewpoints.

★ 3.8

“The coach was not as comfortable as others we had for different tours. The guide was brilliant sharing information in Portuguese, English and Spanish, this included on the boat itself. It is rather overwhelming how many boats ho out at any one time and how…”

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10.Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour – From Rio de Janeiro

Explore the stunning beaches and clear waters of Arraial do Cabo on a full-day tour from Rio, including boat trips, scenic stops, and local cuisine.

★ 4.5

“The tour is very good! the whole experience of getting to Arraial do Cabo was a dream! Food at casa do piedra was amazing. The weather was the only downside, it was very cloudy and rainy but even with that we had a wonderful time…”

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11.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

Discover the stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and scenic boat rides of Arraial do Cabo on a full-day Rio trip with guides, lunch, and water stops.

★ 4.5

“Arraial do Cabo was absolutely breathtaking and easily one of the most beautiful places Ive ever visited. The boat tours were definitely a highlight, taking me to hidden spots and beaches you can only reach by water. Overall, Arraial do Cabo is the perfect place!”

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12.Jeep tour 18 beaches, Telegraph Stone hiking & amazing sunset + photographer

Discover Rio’s stunning beaches, hike to Telegraph Stone, and enjoy a memorable sunset with a skilled photographer guide on this personalized jeep tour.

★ 5.0

“One of the best experiences I ever had, if I could give this a 10 stars I would. Always has everything prepare and when you need something he will have it, takes care of us and always had a smile on his face. What makes…”

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14.Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included

Enjoy a three-hour sunset boat tour in Rio, cruising Guanabara Bay with stunning views, swimming, snacks, and drinks—all included for $63.

★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful 3 hour sunset boat tour that provided excellent photo opportunities with amazing hospitality- a perfect way to spend an afternoon in Rio. Absolutely recommended”

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15.Rio: Boat Tour of Guanabara Bay

Discover Rio from a new angle on a 1.5-hour boat tour of Guanabara Bay, featuring stunning views, expert guides, and memorable photo stops.

★ 4.4

“We loved the cool breezes and beautiful views. But we could not hear a WORD of the narration on the loudspeaker, because of breezes, people talking, and especially engine noise.”

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More Rio Sailing & Sunset Cruises

5.0Private Sunset Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro3 hours (approx.)$265.00 5.0Morning Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro – DDRio3 hours (approx.)$54.00 5.0Morro Two Brothers Trail, during the day and sunset in Vidigal3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$48.85 4.4Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Small-Group Fast-Boat Tour14 hours$200 4.7Rio de Janeiro: Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike3.5 hours$54 5.0Sailboat trip to Sunset in Rio de Janeiro3 hours (approx.)$50.00 5.0Brunch & Sunset Cruise with Capirinha in Rio3 hours (approx.)$50.00 5.0Sailboat Tour in Rio de Janeiro3 hours (approx.)$54.93 4.5Rio de Janeiro: Shared Speedboat Tour with Beer Included!3 hours (approx.)$60.00 4.5Angra dos Reis Boat Tour with Lunch12 hours (approx.)$71.90 4.8Morning Sailing Tour in Rio3 hours$58 3.3From Rio de Janeiro: Búzios Full-Day Boat Tour13 hours$69 4.8Rio de Janeiro: 2-Hour Boat Trip with Parasailing2 hours$110 4.5Guided Tour to Búzios with Boat Tour and Lunch$105.00 5.0Christ the Redeemer w/Tickets,Selarón Steps & Sunset at Sugarloaf5 hours (approx.)$180.00 5.0Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps and Sunset at Sugarloaf$180.00 5.0Morning Boat Tour in Rio Iconic Landmarks, Drinks and Snacks$74.00 4.5Boat Tour – Snorkeling with Turtles or Whale Watching Experience3 hours (approx.)$123.50 4.5Tijuca Islands Snorkeling & Whale Watching Boat Tour from Rio$123.50 4.5Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo with Lunch12 hours (approx.)$71.90 3.5Boat Tour Arraial do Cabo: The Brazilian Caribbean14 hours (approx.)$82.40 4.0Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro14 hours (approx.)$64.43 4.1From Rio: Búzios with Boat Tour and Lunch14 hours$86 4.4Rio de Janeiro: SpeedBoat Tour – Beach Tour with Beer3 hours$56

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Christ above, Sugarloaf below and samba wherever the night lands.