9 Sailing Trips in Brazil to Build a Day Around

1.Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 994 reviews · 3 hours · from $75Our pick

See Rio from Guanabara Bay on a small-group sunset sail with Sugarloaf views, caipirinhas, snacks, and optional swimming.

“This was SO such fun!! Clarisse and the crew made sure everyone on board was well taken care. There was about 10 of us on board and it definitely didn’t feel overcrowded. The drinks were unlimited and the snacks were yummy! Clarisse was the absolute sweetest person and made sure everyone was happy the whole time. An absolute gem! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour! Especially for solo travellers like I was! 5 stars all around!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 785 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Watch Rio’s sunset from Guanabara Bay on a three-hour sailboat ride with caipirinhas, snacks, music, swimming, and Christ the Redeemer views.

“The views and hosts were great. Big shout out to Captain Carlos. He was so knowledgeable and we simply loved him. Watching the planes take off and swimming in the middle of the ocean were highlights for us. Drinks and food were average, but everything else made up for it.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 331 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Sail Guanabara Bay at sunset with Rio views, caipirinhas, snacks, and an optional swim from Marina da Glória.

“Really nice tour, the staff was great, it was relaxing with nice music and drinks. The weather was not great today, but still the trip was totally worth it.”

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4.Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat – Porto Alegre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $12Best value

Sail Porto Alegre’s Guaíba with bilingual commentary, island views, Beira-Rio Stadium, city panoramas, and a one-hour boat ride for $12.74.

“Passeio obrigatório em Porto Alegre! Me diverti muito! Crianças adoram! Recomendo! Primeira vez que meu filho navegou de barco, ele amou a experiência!”

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5.Catamaran Tour to the Seixas Natural Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $29

Swim with fish in Seixas Natural Pools, ride a catamaran from Penha Beach, and visit João Pessoa crafts and the Penha sanctuary.

“Eu não fiz esse passeio ainda pois um agente entrou em contato comigo e remarcou para dia 13 de jan mas no app da trip advisor está constando que ele já foi dia 9 de jan. Tenho falado com o analista e ele afirma que o passeio vai ser dia 13 de jan só que não tenho nenhuma segurança”

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6.Sailboat Tour in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Review of Rio’s 3-hour Urca sailboat tour, with sunset views, swimming, snacks, caipirinhas, and a small group of up to 15.

“Always a great day on the water. Tour was operated by the owner, and wife of the boat. Abundant food and beverage with spectacular views. Opportunity to swim”

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7.Búzios: Catamaran Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 65 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Review of Búzios’ $30 catamaran tour, with beach views, three swim stops, practical tips, costs, and honest snorkeling advice.

“Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to know you had an excellent experience on the Búzios Catamaran Boat Tour. Your feedback means a lot to us and inspires our team to keep delivering unforgettable moments. – C2Rio Team”

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8.From Foz do Iguaçu: Sunset Catamaran Tour with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Cruise Brazil’s border rivers at sunset on a catamaran with dinner, music, bridge views, and a pool stop near the Tamanduá River.

“Notre guide qui est venus nous chercher à notre hôtel était adorable ! La balade en bateau était très jolie c’était super sympas par contre le temps de navigation est de même pas 2h alors qu’il y a marqué 3h30 sur l’annonce et le buffet au vue du prix n’était pas à la hauteur de nos attentes. De plus ils mettent couché du soleil et nous sommes rentrés bien avant le coucher du soleil. Vraiment très déçus sur ces points. Le concept est quand même tres sympas mais trop cher au vue de la prestation. La photo est la dernière que j’ai prise avant de quitter le navire! Qui témoigne…”

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9.Morning Sailing Tour in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Sail Guanabara Bay from Marina da Glória, see Rio’s landmarks, swim, and enjoy unlimited caipirinhas, wine, beer, juice, and snacks.

“We only sailed with the Genoa or foresail for 45 minutes with no main sail. We are sailors and were hoping for more sailing time but understand it is difficult with 10 clients on board. The snacks and drink options were sufficient and we all enjoyed are morning. The Captain and crew were comfortable and careful in handling the boat and clients. Thanks again”

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