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.

1.Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

Experience stunning Rio views from Guanabara Bay on a 3-hour sunset sailing tour, including drinks, snacks, and small group intimacy for a memorable evening.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“The boat ride was relaxing and everyone in the family loved the excursion. Snacks and drinks are included. The views of Rio were majestic. Charisse is a gem. She makes tasty drinks, is knowledgeable about Rio, and friendly. This was a great way to spend…”

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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

“Fabulous experience, Well worth it! With Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer in the background, it was excellent.”

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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

“Cloudy skies and they offered to let us change dates. We went anyways and really enjoyed the views from the water. The caipirinhas were really good. Definitely recommend”

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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

“The tour guide, Jonas and the views amazing 🤩 however the queues not so good, advise to go early and catch the train up. We went in mini buses which wasn’t such a good experience. Because the queues were so long there was a lot…”

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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

“The sunset sailboat tour was so much fun and a highlight of my trip to Rio! The crew were amazing very friendly, helpful, and informative and made the experience a great time!”

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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

“This is a pleasant and compact cruise that doesn’t cost a lot of money. I would recommend it to a friend but there are some issues, several of which could be easily fixed. 1. Boarding - There are literally no signs or directions on what…”

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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

“Crew was amazing. Very professional, friendly, engaged with everyone. Boat was clean and beautiful. I would recommend this crew and business to everyone”

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8.Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour

Experience Rio’s stunning skyline from a sailing yacht during a 3-hour sunset cruise. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and panoramic views of iconic landmarks.

★ 5.0

“Crew was amazing. Very professional, friendly, engaged with everyone. Boat was clean and beautiful. I would recommend this crew and business to everyone”

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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

“Arraial do Cabo is a beautiful place and so worth the journey! Andrea provided English translation as needed. It was a fun day and nice to get out of the city to see a different part of Brazil. The boat staff also offered photography and…”

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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

“This was a brilliant tour, and Alvaro was an outstanding guide! Everything was so well thought out and perfectly organized — it was clear he genuinely cared about making sure we had the best possible experience. He was great fun to be around, shared loads…”

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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

“My favourite experience of Rio by far! The crew were so amazing. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. Would recommend so much to everyone”

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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

“The cruise was very good. My family of 11 members were able to book the cruise the day of and meet at least an hour before to peruse the area and board the ship. We sat on the upper deck. The attendants helped take pictures…”

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