Brazil · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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These 15 are the picks from 34 cruises & boat tours gathered here. Cost, duration and the one detail that matters sit under every entry, so choosing takes five minutes.
3-hour sunset sailing in Guanabara Bay from Marina da Glória. Small group, caipirinhas and snacks, fortresses, and Sugarloaf views.
“Best planed tour, very timely managed. Guide was good English speaking & punctual”
3-hour Rio sunset sail with open bar, caipirinhas, snacks, and time to swim in Baía de Guanabara, plus views of Christ and Corcovado.
“I absolutely loved this - and it's a great way to see a different part of Rio. Paola and the team were super nice and fun. Highly recommend!!”
Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande by schooner, with lunch, multiple island stops, and snorkel time in clear Atlantic water.
“Leo was a great guide. This trip would be better if you had more time on the islands you have about 30-40 minutes for each island . One of them you have an hour but because you eat there. Maybe less islands for more time. Other than that guide was great, boat crew was great, food was not the best but definitely worth checking out the islands.”
Sail the Brazilian Caribbean from Rio on a traditional schooner, swim at Ilha do Farol, then photo stops at Gruta Azul and Praia do Forno.
“Quite a nice day. Long day in the end but worthwhile to see some islands and have a nice swim spot.”
Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio with a schooner boat tour, swim stops, famous beaches, and hotel pickup, plus extra marina fees.
“We drove almost three hours including picking up everyone at their respective pickup spots which took ages. When we finally arrived we were told no boats were going out that day. The guide had us sit and wait for over an hour before telling us that we wouldn’t be going out. By this time the day was halfway over. We all complained about the situation so the guide decided to rent four cabs to pick us all up and drive us to the beaches we were supposed to see. The cabs took another forty minutes to arrive. We drove half an hour to the beach. The beach itself was absolutely…”
Boat right up to Iguazu’s power on the Brazilian side, plus Devil’s Throat viewpoints, an electric forest ride, and a small-group Macuco Safari.
“Worth every dollar. I had a great time seeing the falls from up in the air, walkway, and in the water. My guide Rhian was phenomenal and went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. He knew a lot about the national park and was always ready for me between activities. I’d definitely do this tour again”
Sail into Rio’s golden hour on a blue-water boat in Guanabara Bay, with drinks, snacks, and possible swimming from the water.
“Excellent sailing in a super-relaxed atmosphere, with a fabulous and very attentive all-female crew! It was a truly fantastic experience that included snacks, drinks and a swim (towels provided). Highly recommended!!!”
Full-day schooner ride from Rio to Arraial do Cabo, with lunch and multiple swim stops in famously clear blue waters.
“Small buss, uncomfortable seats. The driver was nice and good driver 👍 When we boken the tour it said English speaking guide, but Shell spoke only portugese so we didn't understand a single Word the said. She was talking and gave the other passengers a LOT of information but we get any information at all. On the boat she hade to use Google to translate and give us information for the beach. The trip was nice overall and we can really recommend it, if you understand english. The staff on the boat was nice and funny, and they gave a lot of information, in portugese. 👍”
Guided Argentina-side Iguazu Falls day trip with a big boat ride, jungle walks, and border logistics handled, plus wet Three Musketeers thrills.
“Fabio was great. He was on time and if you have been on tours before there's always some confusion. 0 confusion for the whole day. You will get 15000 steps of walking. You will get wet if you do the boat ride. Bring extra clothes to change into after. They provide a huge dry bag so just show up with a day pack and it will stay dry. WIFI is pretty good in the main areas. Pack a lunch if you can.”
5-hour Paraty Bay boat tour with four swim stops, snorkeling gear, fruit and coffee, and optional paddleboards and caipirinha.
“it was an amazing experience! The beaches were beautiful, it was cool that they had stand up paddel boards and more equipment we could use. At one beach we could snorkel and see beautiful fish. The food served for lunch was nice. And all (Tour itself and food and drinks on board) were good value for money. Also we booked the night before and even that worked out smooth. Just one info. They say the meeting point is in the City. Bit there is just the office. You then still have to get to the boat in the harbour until the given time. So better be half an hour early.”
Sunset boat tour from Marina da Glória with museums, a swim at Adão e Eva Beach, and a small-group vibe plus beer, soda, water, snacks.
“This was a wonderful 3 hour sunset boat tour that provided excellent photo opportunities with amazing hospitality- a perfect way to spend an afternoon in Rio. Absolutely recommended”
1.5-hour catamaran across Guanabara Bay with an audio guide, top Rio and Niterói sights, and photo time near Sugarloaf.
“Very basic and fast boat tour of Rio waterfront. Advertised as a sunset tour but the 4pm tour ended well before sunset. Other tours available which seem to be better for a sunset tour, which I recommend.”
Small-group Argentinian Iguazu Falls tour from Foz do Iguaçu with a boat ride under the falls and Devil’s Throat views.
“Loved it you get soaked on the boat so take a towel”
Full-day Búzios boat trip from Rio with lunch, swim stops, and free time on Rua das Pedras. Long day, but great sea views.
“Ainda não acabou mas foi o horror da minha vida tenho 71 anos, já viajei pelo mundo todo. 10 vezes no Brasil e nunca tive uma guia tão horrível, como mandei mensagem devido a um atraso de 1 hora a senhora RAQUEL péssima guia quando chegou e depois de lhe dizer que não me avisaram do atraso, simplesmente me mandou sair do bus, dizendo que seria uma pena eu continuar (somos 4 pessoas de 72, 71, 72e 74 anos chamou-me por imensas vezes merda de portugueses, vocês são uma merda. Acham isto normal. O mínimo que a agência devia ter feito era mudar-nos a excursão. Tive medo de seguir com…”
Small-group speedboat from Rio to Ilha Grande, with up to five lagoon stops, snorkel options, and bilingual guides.
“It was an amazing opportunity to see different parts of the island, but it also feels a lot of time in each spot. The guide was amazing and knowledgeable and has shared great things with us. It was a beautiful day and the restaurant in the end had delicious food”
