Duration
Guided tour
Pickup available
Meals included
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Búzios is the Brazilian peninsula that Brigitte Bardot discovered in 1964 and never stopped talking about, this catamaran cruise is how you see why, sailing past 12 beaches and islands in three hours.
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A modern catamaran with an onboard DJ, hotel pickup from Copacabana or Ipanema, and a buffet lunch already in the price, this is a full day out with exactly zero logistics to figure out.
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Two proper swim stops: 30 minutes in the Coral Park waters off João Fernandes Beach, then 30 more at Feia Island, snorkel masks are available to rent on board.
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After the cruise, walk the Bardot Promenade past the famous Brigitte Bardot statue, then loose yourself in Rua das Pedras, Búzios' main strip of restaurants, bars, and boutiques.
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A live-commentary guide fluent in three languages keeps the whole 14-hour day interesting from the Rio pickup to the evening return.
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Round-trip hotel pickup from South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema & Leblon)
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Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle
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3-hour catamaran cruise with onboard DJ
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Professional guide, live commentary in English, Portuguese & Spanish
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Buffet lunch at a local restaurant
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Drinks and dessert at lunch (available to purchase)
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Pier embarkation fee, approximately R$15 cash per person
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Diving mask & snorkel (available to rent on board)
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
What to bring
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Bring at least R$15 cash per person for the municipal pier embarkation fee.
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Pack swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses for a full day on open water.
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Carry a valid government-issued ID or passport, required for boarding.
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Bring a change of clothes if you plan to swim at multiple stops.
What's not allowed
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Outside food and beverages are not permitted on the catamaran or at the restaurant.
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Diving masks and snorkel equipment may not be brought on board — rental is available on the vessel.
Accessibility
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This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to pier terrain and catamaran boarding requirements.
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Not recommended for guests with severe seasickness or motion sensitivity.
Additional information
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Children under 4 years travel free as long as they do not occupy a seat; their meals must be paid separately at the restaurant.
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Pickup is available from major South Zone hotels. If your hotel is not on the route, the nearest pickup point will be confirmed, options include Copacabana Palace, Hilton Copacabana, Sol Ipanema, Savoy, Hotel Canadá, Mirasol, Atlântico Star, Botafogo Praia Shopping, and Selina Lapa.
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Tour operates rain or shine. In strong wind conditions, the catamaran cruise will be replaced with a land tour, no discounts or refunds apply.
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The drive from Rio to Búzios takes approximately 3–4 hours each way, and may be longer on weekends, public holidays, and during summer months.
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Do not schedule other commitments on the same day, the return time can vary significantly due to traffic.
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- 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.
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