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Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch

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Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch
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Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch
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icon4 to 6 hours  (approx.)
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Overview

Sail on Guanabara Bay for half a day, viewing the Rio's picturesque city skyline and Sugarloaf Mountain from the water. On this cruise from Rio, glide through the bay's tranquil waters, passing islands and historic forts. Upgrade your experience to enjoy a local all-you-can-eat barbecue lunch at a restaurant in Rio. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.
  • Embark on a leisurely half day cruise on Guanabara Bay
  • See the major sites from the tranquil waters, including Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer
  • Upgrade to include a delicious barbecue lunch
  • Pickup and drop-off from most Rio hotels included
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2-hour Guanabara Bay cruise
Lunch at Barbecue House - all you can eat style (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop off to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana (South Zone)
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Food (if option selected)
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* Roundtrip transfer to/from most hotels located in Sao Conrado, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon (South Zone) * Please wait for your guide in the hotel lobby of your selected hotel. if your hotel is not listed, contact us so we can inform you the closest pick up location and time
After pickup from your Rio hotel, travel to the launch point to board your boat. Set sail from Rio's urban shores to explore the vistas from the water, including different views of the Christ the Redeemer statue, Copacabana Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain.

View the historic neighborhoods of Botafogo, Urca, and Flamengo as you sail by Flagstone Island. Cruise under the Rio-Niteroi Bridge and see the beaches of Niteroi, as well as Fortaleza São João and Fortaleza Santa Cruz.

End your half-day cruise here or upgrade to include an authentic Brazilian barbecue lunch at a local Rio restaurant including multiple options of sides and different cuts of meat as well as vegetarian options.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Marina Da Gloria
After the pick up at your hotel, you get to Marina da Gloria Pier, where the boat leaves at 9:30m or so.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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Guanabara Bay
Get a nice perspective from the sea and check the surroundings from a different view.
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Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont
Check out the Rio's airport for home destinations and have the chance to see airplanes landing or departing. See how big they are!
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Ilha Fiscal
Originally named by Europeans as Ilha dos Ratos (Rat Island), its current name comes from the fact there have worked since the Guarda Fiscal, serving the port of the then capital of the Empire in the nineteenth century. The island became famous for having housed the famous Baile da Ilha Fiscal, the last big party of the Empire before the coup d'état that proclaimed the Republic in November 1889. Ilha Fiscal now houses a museum of cultural history that is maintained by the Navy of Brazil.
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Downtown RJ
You will get a nice perspective of the huge buildings and avenues from Downtown Rio. Be enchanted with urban area, without transit and noise!
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Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria
Get a nice perspective of an important historical Roman Catholic church in the city. It was built and decorated during a long period, from 1775 to the late 19th century. The church combines a Portuguese colonial Baroque façade with later Neoclassical and Neo-Renaissance interior elements.
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Museu do Amanha
The Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum designed by Spanish neofuturistic architect Santiago Calatrava, and built next to the waterfront at Pier Maua. Check out the beauty and modernism of this exquisite structure.
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Ponte Rio–Niteroi
Pass right underneath the President Costa e Silva Bridge, commonly known as the Rio–Niterói Bridge. It connects the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói.
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Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi
Get a nice perspective of the iconic Museum projected by the famous brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Completed in 1996, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is one of the city’s main landmarks.
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Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra
View the beautiful and historical Fort located in Niterói
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Urca
See the beautiful neighborhood that hosts one of the major Rio's sights: The Sugar Loaf Mountain
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Sugarloaf Mountain
Get a wonderful perspective of the Sugar Loaf from the sea. Sugar Loaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 396 m above the harbor, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar.
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Botafogo Bay
See the Boafogo Bay, that links the South Zone to downtown Rio.
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Flamengo district
Get a nice perspective of Aterro do Flamengo and its parks, designed by Burle Marx
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Copacabana Beach
Check the Copacabana Beach, the most famous beach in the city (maybe even in the country, or in the world) and is about 4 km long. Among the trademarks is its boardwalk with waves drawn in Portuguese stone, designed by famous brazilian landscaper Burle Max.
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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Behold the iconic 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue and get spectacular views from the Sea.
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Pick-up at selected hotels in Barra da Tijuca available on request ($10.00 per person). Please contact the local provider to arrange this service
  • The bay ride is made by Schooner and takes around 2 hours.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • In private options, only guide and hotel transfer are private. Schooner Cruise is still shared
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Gray Line Brazil
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch.

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  • "The Tour Guide was not really needed as their was one on boat." See review

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star-3
The Tour Guide was not really needed as...
Michael H
, Aug 2018
The Tour Guide was not really needed as their was one on boat.
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star-4
A lovely afternoon in the harbour...
Katrina_R
, Apr 2018
A lovely afternoon in the harbour - great to do if you have a couple of hours to spare, but not mind blowing. Scenery was good and luckily the weather was amazing!
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star-5
It’s amazing tour! Our tour guide...
meytaindri
, Dec 2017
It’s amazing tour! Our tour guide, ian did a great job! He very kind and helpful. definitely recommend!
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The guide was informative and was...
Zwingman
, Nov 2017
The guide was informative and was clear in the explanations. It was unique to see some of the sights of Rio that you wouldn't normally see. Overall the boat ride was relaxing, although a bit boring. Most everyone on board didn't say anything and really wasn't all that excited. I would recommend that is needs more energy from the guide on board and crew. I'm not talking about a party boat but just to give it some excitement. Also, instead of serving cut fruit, serve other items as many people were hesitant to try open fruit watermelon and pineapple.
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What a lovely day we had, the water...
David L
, Oct 2017
What a lovely day we had, the water was fantastic and the views of the city and surrounding landscape from the water is breathtaking. The history and landmarks were described in detail and the lunch provided afterwards was delicious. Highly recommended.
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Whilst this beautiful Guanabara Bay...
Lawrence W
, Jan 2017
Whilst this beautiful Guanabara Bay is still appealing, the noticeably polluted water is a put off! Fantastic views of the Rio coastline though makes up for it. Only major downer was our multi-stop pick ups from other hotels en route to the Marina
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We chose to not get the seafood...
Jonathan_D
, Jul 2016
We chose to not get the seafood lunch and since our flight out of Rio was scheduled for later in the day, we were anxious when the boat was late and then they sent the wrong boat to the dock. The delays surpassed 30 minutes, but thankfully our guide he told us to call him John the Baptist yelled at the boat operators and got them to shave off 15 minutes of the boat ride without us missing any of it. We got back to our hotel by 12pm as was promised. Thanks John! As for actual sightseeing, it's a nice way to either start or finish your time in Rio as you'll get a different perspective of all the landmarks and see areas you wouldn't get to otherwise. The live English commentary on the boat was also very helpful along with the fun Bossa Nova music in the background.
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The tour was amazing however there...
Gregory O
, Jun 2016
The tour was amazing however there was no seafood buffet that followed. I would recommend just doing the tour and have lunch where you want.
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star-5
This tour was great! It was a great...
Taylor R
, Jun 2016
This tour was great! It was a great way to see the city and learn some history about it along the way. Our guide JB was fantastic! He was very fun and informative thought the trip. Would highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Rio.
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Luis our guide was very friendly...
Jabari W
, Jun 2016
Luis our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and offered to take pictures of notable sites during the boat cruise. The seafood lunch is misleading as we had Brazilian BBQ after the boat ride. Overall, a great experience and highly recommend it.
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This was a good tour and we saw...
George P
, Mar 2016
This was a good tour and we saw quite a bit of the overall area from a different perspective. It lasted around 3 hours from hotel pick up to drop off, with about 2 hours in the boat. Tour guide was not too helpful as we were sitting in various places on the boat and he couldn't speak to everyone at once. However, he made a point of talking to each of us individually and giving some information on the adjacent views. I'd recommend this tour.
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The cruise was done well, however...
Nicola G
, Jan 2016
The cruise was done well, however the 'Seafood Lunch' is not this at all. It actually is at a BBQ restaurant, which is the location of all meals with the company. I did multiple tours on different days and was sent here for every meal, which wasn't even a great meal to start with. Also was told that if you have more than one meal on a day with tours, you still only go to this place. Was unfortunate to end the lunch that way as the boat ride was fun. I would just opt out of the lunch.
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star-5
Really nice tour, overall. The 2...
Kris K
, Jul 2015
Really nice tour, overall. The 2 hour cruise was the perfect amount of time to be out on the bay. We saw all of the 'must see' locations and the ride was very comfortable. Our guide gave us valuable tips for staying in Rio during our transport to and from the hotel. Totally worth the price of admission.
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Not great by any means. You motor...
Ian F
, Jun 2015
Not great by any means. You motor out of the bay alongside sugar loaf mountain, but after that it's all very industrial - if you want to see oil rigs, an unattractive (But very long) bridge, planes landing and taking off in close proximity, then you'll like this tour. I didn't.
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star-4
Very nice boat cruise... Not crowded...
Latasha S
, Jun 2015
Very nice boat cruise... Not crowded at all! Everyone was very friendly! The Place I went to for lunch was the same place that I went to before the samba show. Nice place, lots of food! I don't eat meat so there were plenty of options on the buffet.
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star-5
Excellent tour, beautiful weather...
Krzysztof S
, May 2015
Excellent tour, beautiful weather, tour leader DJ was excellent with humor and knowledge.
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star-5
Great weather, great tour guide...
Patricia B
, Apr 2015
Great weather, great tour guide, couldn't ask for a better day. Except the annoying tourists (even though I am one too) with their stupid selfie sticks. Sit down, enjoy the view! Overall, highly recommended! Cheers!
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star-5
The hotel pick up was on time and...
helen.markham
, Feb 2015
The hotel pick up was on time and the tour guide was very nice. The cruise itself was fantastic and it was lovely to see Rio from the water. Afterwards we had opted for the seafood lunch however this was more Rodizzio than seafood but altogether very good. Definately worth doing whilst visiting Rio.
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star-3
Satisfactory, the seafood had been...
Jamescuz20
, Jan 2015
Satisfactory, the seafood had been removed from the booking so the Guide had to find a restaurant in Ipanema at the last minute and it wasnt great.
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star-4
It was an almost 2hrs. Trip, the...
Teddy
, Jan 2015
It was an almost 2hrs. Trip, the views and sits you see during the trips are beautiful, relaxing and enjoyable trip
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