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Rio looks completely different from the water — Sugarloaf Mountain dead ahead, Christ the Redeemer watching from above, the whole South Zone coastline laid out like a panorama you can't get anywhere on land.
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Three hours on a shared speedboat with a licensed trilingual captain, up to 4 complimentary drinks, life jackets, and a proper swim stop at Praia Vermelha — right at the foot of Sugarloaf.
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The route hits Guanabara Bay's full sweep: past Flamengo, Botafogo and Urca beaches, two historic colonial forts, and out to the wild Cagarras Islands off Ipanema.
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Departs daily from Pier Flutuante Rio in Urca — subject to sea conditions and Brazilian Navy clearance, with the captain adjusting the route on the day for safety.
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3-hour shared speedboat tour
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Complimentary drinks on board, up to 4 units (beer, water & soft drinks)
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Accredited trilingual captain, Portuguese, English & Spanish
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Life jackets & noodle floats
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Scheduled swimming stop at Praia Vermelha
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Insurance (full passenger name & document number required at booking)
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All taxes and handling charges
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Food
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
What to bring
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Bring a valid government-issued ID or passport — your full name and document number are required at booking for mandatory insurance registration.
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Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for open-water exposure.
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Bring a towel and swimwear if you plan to swim at Praia Vermelha.
What's not allowed
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Outside food and beverages are not permitted on the speedboat.
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No personal flotation equipment — life jackets and floats are provided on board.
Accessibility
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The speedboat tour involves boarding and disembarking from a pier; guests with limited mobility should contact the operator before booking.
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Not recommended for guests with severe seasickness or motion sensitivity — open-water conditions may be choppy.
Additional information
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The final route is determined by the captain on the day of the tour based on sea conditions and Brazilian Navy clearance — itinerary may change without prior notice.
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Transport to Pier Flutuante Rio (Rua Cândido Gaffrée, 205, Urca) is the passenger's responsibility.
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Full passenger names and document numbers must be provided at the time of booking for insurance registration.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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