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

“Excellent service Leticia was awesome Loved the service She spoke fluent english Loved the tour Would definitely recommend it to friends and family She made great cocktails”

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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

“Jonas, our guide is amazing, we are at the tail end of the adventure & I had to review him right now. His English is great, he took special care of everyone in our group and was very accommodating. The 4 stops we had were…”

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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

“Great tour at Baia de Guanabara in Rio. It was a sunset tour even though the weather was not the best but the views were amazing! The tour crew was excellent.”

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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 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…”

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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

“We got on time to the meeting point but the bus that was supposed to pick us up had an issue. Luckily the guide contacted us straight away and kept us in touch and in the end we re-arranged the pick up a few hours…”

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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

“It was so fun the ride wasn't too bad you can also sight see. It was definitely worth it the drinks were strong and the food was awesome both was affordable. Just Book It !”

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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

“Alvaro is warm, attending to every minor detail for my needs, went beyond my expectation. Timing control was great to our pace. We did beaches, lunch, Telegraph stone climb. Enjoying sunset until dark, with photographs taken along the way. This is the jeep tour you…”

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13.Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

Experience Rio from the water on a sunset sailing tour of Guanabara Bay, with drinks, snacks, and stunning views of iconic landmarks like Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer.

★ 4.9

“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!”

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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

“If you’re looking for a truly magical experience in Rio de Janeiro, a sunset sailing trip is an absolute must! From start to finish, this tour exceeded all expectations and provided one of the most breathtaking moments of our entire trip. As we set sail…”

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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