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Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch

69 Reviews 3.97 out of 5 stars Based on 69 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Get great perspectives of Sugar Loaf
Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro
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See the Museum of Tomorrow
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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.
4 to 6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Spend half a day sailing on Guanabara Bay, for the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro with Sugar Loaf Mountain towering in the distance. Pass the bay's islands and forts as you cruise the idylic waters. From the water you can see Rio’s downtown, cruise just below planes landing in Santos Dumont Airport, see the Museum of Tomorrow, go under the Niterói Bridge and see the lovely beaches from Rio’s siter city, as well as seeing the famous Oscar Niemeyer Museum. The Guanabara Bay Cruise includes roundtrip transportation from your Rio de Janeiro hotel. An optional all you can eat barbecue lunch is also available on your return, in a local Rio restaurant.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana (South Zone)
  • Lunch at Barbecue House - all you can eat style (if option selected)
  • 2-hour Guanabara Bay cruise
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Food (if option selected)
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Meeting and Pickup

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* Roundtrip transfer to/from most hotels located in Sao Conrado, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon (South Zone) * Please wait for your guide in the hotel lobby of your selected hotel. if your hotel is not listed, contact us so we can inform you the closest pick up location and time

What To Expect

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Marina da Gloria

After the pick up at your hotel, you get to Marina da Gloria Pier, where the boat leaves at 9:30m or so.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Guanabara Bay (pass by)

Get a nice perspective from the sea and check the surroundings from a different view.
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Santos Dumont (SDU) (pass by)

Check out the Rio's airport for home destinations and have the chance to see airplanes landing or departing. See how big they are!
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Ilha Fiscal (pass by)

Originally named by Europeans as Ilha dos Ratos (Rat Island), its current name comes from the fact there have worked since the Guarda Fiscal, serving the port of the then capital of the Empire in the nineteenth century. The island became famous for having housed the famous Baile da Ilha Fiscal, the last big party of the Empire before the coup d'état that proclaimed the Republic in November 1889.Ilha Fiscal now houses a museum of cultural history that is maintained by the Navy of Brazil.
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Downtown RJ (pass by)

You will get a nice perspective of the huge buildings and avenues from Downtown Rio. Be enchanted with urban area, without transit and noise!
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Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria (pass by)

Get a nice perspective of an important historical Roman Catholic church in the city. It was built and decorated during a long period, from 1775 to the late 19th century. The church combines a Portuguese colonial Baroque façade with later Neoclassical and Neo-Renaissance interior elements.
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Museu do Amanha (pass by)

The Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum designed by Spanish neofuturistic architect Santiago Calatrava, and built next to the waterfront at Pier Maua. Check out the beauty and modernism of this exquisite structure.
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Ponte Rio–Niteroi (pass by)

Pass right underneath the President Costa e Silva Bridge, commonly known as the Rio–Niterói Bridge. It connects the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói.
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Museu de Arte Contemporanea de Niteroi (pass by)

Get a nice perspective of the iconic Museum projected by the famous brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Completed in 1996, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is one of the city’s main landmarks.
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Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra (pass by)

View the beautiful and historical Fort located in Niterói
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Urca (pass by)

See the beautiful neighborhood that hosts one of the major Rio's sights: The Sugar Loaf Mountain
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Sugarloaf Mountain (pass by)

Get a wonderful perspective of the Sugar Loaf from the sea. Sugar Loaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 396 m above the harbor, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar.
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Botafogo Bay (pass by)

See the Boafogo Bay, that links the South Zone to downtown Rio.
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Flamengo district (pass by)

Get a nice perspective of Aterro do Flamengo and its parks, designed by Burle Marx
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Copacabana Beach (pass by)

Check the Copacabana Beach, the most famous beach in the city (maybe even in the country, or in the world) and is about 4 km long. Among the trademarks is its boardwalk with waves drawn in Portuguese stone, designed by famous brazilian landscaper Burle Max.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • The bay ride is made by Schooner and takes around 2 hours.
  • In private options, only guide and hotel transfer are private. Schooner Cruise is still shared
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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3.97
69 reviews

Average 3.97 out of 5 stars based on 69 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (9)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop off to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana (South Zone).
  • Lunch at Barbecue House - all you can eat style (if option selected).
  • 2-hour Guanabara Bay cruise.
  • Professional Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Beverages.
  • Food (if option selected).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop off to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana (South Zone)
  • Lunch at Barbecue House - all you can eat style (if option selected)
  • 2-hour Guanabara Bay cruise
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Food (if option selected)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Pick-up at selected hotels in Barra da Tijuca available on request ($10.00 per person). Please contact the local provider to arrange this service
  • The bay ride is made by Schooner and takes around 2 hours.
  • In private options, only guide and hotel transfer are private. Schooner Cruise is still shared
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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