Sail in Rio - Private Sailing Tour
Description
Go exclusive! Get your own group together and experience the beauty of Rio from a different angle! Whether you desire to celebrate a special date or just celebrate life with your partners, family or a group of friends, a private sail will make your memories last a lifetime! Come join us aboard our 40-footer sailing yacht on a 3-hour tour under sail in the protected bay or open ocean waters of Rio. Departing from MARINA DA GLORIA, this sailing experience unveils, right from the start, the two most iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro: the statue of Christ The Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. As the sailing proceeds, the Captain will help guests understand the magic of sailing and respond to questions about Rio's history, while guests relax, enjoy our welcome drinks, snacks and appreciate the great views!
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Itinerary
Swim at the foothill of this iconic attraction in Rio!
Appreciate this work by famous architect Santiago Calatrava!
Swim at the foothill of Sugar Loaf!
See this iconic work by famous architect Oscar Niemeyer
We will sail next to this historic fortress build mid-16th century to defend Rio against uninvited vessels!
Sail along this important fortress build mid-16th century
Depending on sea conditions, we will sail to this famous beach!
Sail along and appreciate how local's carry on their day-to-day activities!
Concluded 1974, this 14km bridge is the longest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sail near this domestic airport to watch commercial jets take off and land just a few feet over your head!
Sail along the bay shore of Niteroi to appreciate some of the finest and most recent works by the famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.
Sail along Adam and Eve beaches or swim to them from the boat should water conditions permit.
Available on our longer sails only. Subject to wind and sea conditions.
Available on our longer sails only. Subject to wind and sea conditions.
Available on longer sails only. Subject to wind and sea conditions.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A maximum of 11 people per booking
- Not recommended for travelers with motion sickness history.
Reviews(12)
Absolutely fantastic experience! We’ve been on a few boat tours in Rio now and this was by far the best company. Communication with the company was excellent, booking and payment very easy. Then from arrival at the docks to the end of the tour everything was fantastic. Service was outstanding and the all-female crew super skilled and professional. They paid attention to every small detail. All spoke excellent English. Would 10/10 recommend to others! We will definitely use them again!
Experience had both positive and negative points. The staff are polite and attentive, the service itself is good and pleasant. On the other hand, the boat ride left much to be desired. During the journey, the boat passes through various sights, such as beaches and well-known places, but at no time the team informs the names of these places (such as Urca, Copacabana, among others). This is a lot needed for those who would like to know the region better. In addition, the snacks served are very simple and do not impress, and the caipirinha is also not of good quality. In short: the staff's service is good, but the tour could be much better if there was an explanation of the places visited and an improvement in the quality of the food and beverages.
Olá, Em nome da SAIL IN RIO, agradeço sinceramente por dedicar seu tempo para nos enviar esse feedback. É por meio desse diálogo que refinamos nossa entrega. Fico satisfeito em saber que o atendimento de nossa equipe foi positivo, mas gostaria de abordar os pontos que deixaram a desejar, pois prezamos pela transparência. Nossos passeios privativos são desenhados para oferecer total liberdade e privacidade aos nossos clientes. Diferente dos passeios compartilhados, em que seguimos um roteiro e serviço padronizados, na modalidade privativa adotamos uma postura mais reativa. Isso significa que nossa tripulação busca deixar o grupo o mais à vontade possível, sem interrupções, a menos que sejamos solicitados. No entanto, sua observação sobre a falta de informações turísticas nos mostra que podemos ser mais proativos em oferecer esse guia, sempre respeitando o silêncio e o espaço de cada cliente. Sobre a gastronomia e bebidas, vale ressaltar que a SAIL IN RIO não tem como objetivo a sua comercialização. O serviço de bordo, padronizado em todos os nossos passeios (privativos ou compartilhados), é opcional no caso dos passeios privativos. Quando solicitado, os itens padrão são adquiridos em supermercado de alto nível, no dia do passeio. Como opção exclusiva para os passeios privativos, convidamos os clientes a trazerem seus próprios itens de consumo conforme as preferências de cada grupo antes do embarque. Lamentamos que as opções padrão não tenham impressionado. Sua experiência é valiosa para nós e reforça nosso compromisso em alinhar expectativas para que o passeio seja, acima de tudo, do jeito que o cliente idealizou. Esperamos vê-lo a bordo novamente para um tour planejado sob medida para você.
Excellent service staff, super pleasant space, clean, safe. Cold drinks and no empty glass. I liked it and super recommend
The tour was amazing ! Carmen the captain is the best captain in Rio !! Juan the sailor is great too. The boat was very nice !
I had an amazing sailing tour in Rio! Our captain (a lady) was fantastic — very professional, friendly, and gave us the best hospitality throughout the trip. The views were incredible and the whole experience was unforgettable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rio!
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon sailing with Cassio and his son. Communication before the tour was great with access to the marina. We sailed in the bay and along Copacabana beach. Cassio was very informative of the local area. A great way to spend a relaxed afternoon.
Thank you so much for your feedback. They are really important for us and future guests. Hope you will come back!
Cassio is just GREAT! Caring but discreet, considerate but not invasive, he is simply an Artist! I have often taken sailing cruises (in the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and the Pacific) and without any hesitation I would say that Cassio, admirably assisted by his son, is the best Captain I have known. It observes the reactions of its passengers and acts accordingly, avoiding the eddies or greying them by taking the leeward speed. In short, go with your eyes closed: a pure moment of happiness in this beautiful bay, at sunset... Thanks again Cassio, you are an Ace!
Merci beaucoup!!!
The relaxed sailing trip through the bay between Rio and Niteroi and then along the Copacabana was one of the highlights of our Rio stay. The tour we had booked in advance on the Internet as a private 5 hour tour incl. BBQ for us (4 people). We started at 14:00 at the Rio Yacht Club near the Sugarloaf. Cassio, the captain picked us up on time and a short time later we were already on our way. The boat is well equipped including toilet. During the tour we were informed in detail and entertainingly about the history and everything else worth knowing about Rio. After a good 3 hours of sailing, the boat is anchored in the bay below Sugarloaf Mountain and the barbecue is lit. Afterwards, watch the sunset over beer, caipirinha, salad and meat. Even if, as with us, the skies are slightly cloudy, the sailing tour is an absolute must.
Thank you for your feedback! The reviews are very important to us and future guests! All the best
What a great way to end our first day in Rio! Cassio and his son Daniel were WONDERFUL! We were a group of 8 and half of us had a bad Uber experience and arrived a bit late for the tour. Cassio was incredibly gracious. The sites were incredible. My Dad just turned 82 and had a fantastic time. We even saw a pod of dolphins. I would highly recommend this tour! Thank you Cassio and Daniel!!
Hi Melanie, thank you for choosing us and also for sparing your time to write these words! They are really important for us and future guests. All the best for your wonderful family!
Had the best time with Cassio and Daniel at the rudder! Booked a private sailing for my family (my husband and my parents) and it was the first time sailing for my parents. They had a great time! Cassio and Daniel are very accommodating and helpful! And great company too :-)
Thank you Stina for your review! We are happy you and your family enjoyed the experience! All the best for you all!
