Rio de Janeiro Cruise Tour with Drinks & Swim Stop
Duration
3 hrs
Free cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Book now, pay later
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
Pickup available
Meals included
Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
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.
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.
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.
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.
3-hour shared speedboat tour
Complimentary drinks on board, up to 4 units (beer, water & soft drinks)
Accredited trilingual captain, Portuguese, English & Spanish
Life jackets & noodle floats
Scheduled swimming stop at Praia Vermelha
Insurance (full passenger name & document number required at booking)
All taxes and handling charges
Food
Hotel pickup and drop-off
TOTAL DURATION3 hours - 3 hours
FREQUENCYOnce daily, evening departure
MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
1 Boarding point
Pier Flutuante Rio
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Sights covered
Guanabara Bay
Flamengo, Botafogo & Urca Beaches
São João Fortress & Laje Fort
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
What to bring
Bring a valid government-issued ID or passport — your full name and document number are required at booking for mandatory insurance registration.
Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for open-water exposure.
Bring a towel and swimwear if you plan to swim at Praia Vermelha.
What's not allowed
Outside food and beverages are not permitted on the speedboat.
No personal flotation equipment — life jackets and floats are provided on board.
Accessibility
The speedboat tour involves boarding and disembarking from a pier; guests with limited mobility should contact the operator before booking.
Not recommended for guests with severe seasickness or motion sensitivity — open-water conditions may be choppy.
Additional information
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.
Transport to Pier Flutuante Rio (Rua Cândido Gaffrée, 205, Urca) is the passenger's responsibility.
Full passenger names and document numbers must be provided at the time of booking for insurance registration.
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.