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Highlights
- From the water, Rio de Janeiro reveals a unique perspective: Sugarloaf Mountain looms ahead while Christ the Redeemer towers above. The South Zone coastline stretches out like an unobtainable panorama from land.
- Enjoy three hours on a shared speedboat with an accredited trilingual captain. You'll receive up to four complimentary drinks, life jackets, and have the chance for swimming at Praia Vermelha near Sugarloaf Mountain's base.
- The tour covers Guanabara Bay in its entirety: from Flamengo, Botafogo, and Urca beaches to two historic colonial forts, extending out to Cagarras Islands off Ipanema.
- Departing daily from Pier Flutuante Rio in Urca, the cruise is subject to sea conditions and Brazilian Navy clearance. The captain will adjust the route on the day for safety.
Your Experience
Welcome to the Rio de Janeiro Cruise Tour with Drinks & Swim Stop! This distinct experience offers you a chance to see Rio from a completely different perspective. Picture Sugarloaf Mountain looming ahead and Christ the Redeemer overseeing everything as you cruise along the South Zone coastline, which is laid out like an expansive panorama that's impossible to capture on land.
Join us for three exhilarating hours aboard a shared speedboat captained by a licensed trilingual guide fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. As we navigate through Guanabara Bay’s full sweep, you’ll pass famous landmarks such as Flamengo, Botafogo, and Urca beaches along with two historic colonial forts. The adventure continues out to the wild Cagarras Islands off Ipanema.
Your cruise departs daily from Pier Flutuante Rio in Urca, though please note that this is subject to sea conditions and clearance by the Brazilian Navy. For your safety, our captain may adjust the route on the day of departure as needed. During the tour, you’ll enjoy up to four complimentary drinks (including beer, water, and soft drinks), life jackets for everyone’s comfort, and noodle floats.
One highlight is a scheduled swim stop at Praia Vermelha, right at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain — an excellent opportunity to take in the stunning views while enjoying some refreshing time in the water. We also provide full insurance coverage; just remember that we require your passenger name and document number during booking.
All taxes and handling charges are included, so you can focus on savoring this thrilling experience without any hidden costs!
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 3-hour shared speedboat tour
- Complimentary drinks on board, up to 4 units: beer, water & soft drinks
- Accredited trilingual captain speaking Portuguese, English & Spanish
- Life jackets and noodle floats provided for safety
- Scheduled swimming stop at Praia Vermelha included in the tour
- Insurance required with full passenger name and document number at booking time
- All taxes and handling charges are covered
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Must Know
- Bring a valid government-issued ID or passport with your full name and document number for mandatory insurance registration.
- Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect yourself from open-water exposure during the cruise.
- If you plan to swim at Praia Vermelha, don't forget your towel and swimwear.
- Remember that outside food and beverages are not permitted on the speedboat; enjoy up to four complimentary drinks provided onboard instead.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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