My family and I had a wonderful, relaxing time on the on the morning sail with DDRio! The team with Clarice was so kind. We were well taken care of with yummy food and beverages. The music, food and company was so relaxing which was a wonderful break from the lines and crowds we had to deal with the day before.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Touristic Guide
- Sparkling wine, caipirinha, caipivodka, beer, soft drinks, coffee, juice, water, plus charcuterie skewers, cheese, olives, toasts, peanuts and fruit plate.
Excludes
- Sunscreen and beach towel
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Please head to the security gate that gives access to the piers at Marina da Gloria. Our crew will welcome you there 10 minutes before departure and guide you to our boat at Pier A2.
Return
- Please head to the security gate that gives access to the piers at Marina da Gloria. Our crew will welcome you there 10 minutes before departure and guide you to our boat at Pier A2.
Itinerary
The tour starts at 10:00h at the pier at MARINA DA GLORIA. We sail along Flamengo and Botafogo, stopping close to Sugarloaf Mountain in Urca for photos. We then pass the Fortress of Sao Jose, Fortress Lage and Santa Cruz, crossing into Niteroi to Adao e Eva Beach for a 20-minute swimming stop. We continue towards Boa Viagem Island, passing the Niteroi Museum of Contemporary Art, and sail back to Marina da Gloria with Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer on the horizon. The tour ends at 13:00h.
First stop of the tour, close to Sugarloaf Mountain in Urca, for a group photo with Rio's iconic skyline before continuing to Niteroi.
Swimming stop of about 20 minutes at this beach between Rio and Niteroi, a highlight of the morning sail.
We sail towards Boa Viagem Island, passing close to the Niteroi Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC), before heading back to Marina da Gloria.
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Reviews
Claire was absolutely fantastic. She was very personable and engaging with all passengers. She mixed drinks very well and said she learned English in 7 months a few years ago, spoke very well. Would like to have more food items available for brunch service, croissant, sandwich, protein-based (meat) items. Rita and I look forward to you expanding your service.
It was very fun, we had drinks, fruit and some snacks. We got to play our own music. Our guide was super sweet and attentive.
A perfect boat trip! Relaxing, very good views, caipirinha, fruit salad and explanations from the crew (thank you Karina).
It was a fabulous experience and mainly because of Clarisse our hostess and guide. She was an excellent conversationalist and the most attentive host. It made our experience unforgettable and very enjoyable. Would highly recommend her and this particular experience to anyone wanting to enjoy the Guanabara bay at Rio!
Clarisse and Joshua took super care of us and gave us an amazing experience on board their sail boat. It was lovely to be able to explore the Bay under sail as well as the usual motoring. We were blessed with calm, sunny weather and just enough of a breeze to utilise the sail. Clarisse treated us with lovely snacks, drinks and information on what we were seeing. Blankets were provided when our boy got a little chilly. We had a swim off the Adam and Eve beaches and returned to the harbour very very happy with our wonderful morning's sail. We would highly recommend this tour and please remember to tip if you have an amazing experience as we had had.
Crew was awesome, in particular Clarisse. The ride was smooth and enjoyable. The drinks were perfect.
A perfect way to spend a Monday morning! The weather was great, and we were surprised to have the boat all to ourselves! Clarisse was wonderful - so sweet, and she took such good care of us. Capt. Apollo was fantastic, too - told us lots of cool facts about the area, and helped us to get comfortable for pictures.
We loved the crew — you should definitely give Clarisse Rates the best rating. She made the trip to be perfect!
Crew was amazing, friendly, fun Crew wa overly attentive and provided snacks, drinks and commentary along the way. The boat was nice, clean and professionally piloted
Once in a blue moon sail to see key Rio monuments, and some surprises. Top notch staff; cool drinks and local nibbles. An on board water shower hose to rinse after the swim would be a plus.
The trip was uneventful and pretty well fulfilled my realistic expectations. What made it a feel-good experience was the meticulous and friendly service on the boat.
What a fun day! Really great crew - attentive and generous in every way. We opted to book an extra hour and were really glad we did.
Our experience was wonderful! We had Clarisse and Capt. Apalla. We have a safe and adventurous tours. Clarisse made us yummy snacks and the best fruit juices we’ve ever had! We would def recommend and also do this again when visiting!
From our first communication we felt like we were long standing friends. our guide Clarisse was exceptional! Her big smile and caring personality shined through. This tour is a MUST as we saw Rio from the sea on our perfect day . We had specialty drinks , snacks, and amazing local fruit all served to perfection . We also had just so much fun as my friends and I were the only one sans we the boat so we felt like we has a private tour ..
Great company, great snacks and best Caipirinha‘s I had in Brazil. We saw many major sites on the bay and cruised on the water! We stopped to get into water for a little bit and cruised on back. Perfect amount of time out on a tour!
Fun tour, great views, yummy snacks, awesome crew! Don’t question just go.. drinks, snacks along the way, took great pictures as well.
Morning sailing in Rio de Janeiro was absolutely worth it. Incredible views, smooth sailing, and a friendly, attentive crew. A perfect, relaxing way to see the city from a different perspective. Highly recommended.
The morning sailing was healing and refreshing experience with gentle wind and stunning views of Sugarloaf, the Christ Redeemer , the mountains and coastlines. The crews were friendly and making the experience relaxing and enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend for anyone for peaceful yet romantic experiences.
Such a fun experience! The team ensured we had a great time with drinks and light snacks! The music on the boat was also great!
I felt very welcomed. The boat captain and the host Clarisse were very nice, explaining the sites and making delicious cocktails, as well as snacks and fruits. The refreshing swim was very welcomed. 100% recommend
The crewmembers were very friendly and offered drinks and snacks throughout the cruise. The views of the city and mountains were stunning, and seeing Rio by water offered a completely different perspective. We enjoyed seeing the opposite shore in Niteroi up close, and we also cruised by architectural landmarks. It was easy to find the meeting point on the pier, and the cruise was a great value. It was nice to visit with friends on a small sailboat. I highly recommend this experience during a Rio visit.
What a wonderful day we had on this boat tour! So relaxing and beautiful. Our guides were so kind, informative, and even gave us snacks and CaipiVodkas with fruit. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get out on the water and take in the spectacular views of Rio de Janeiro and more!! Susie Menendez California, USA
Great crew and nice trip! Clarisse and the captain were always there to give info where we passed by. We were treated very good. Drinks and food from the start.
Clarisse and Captain Apolo. I enjoyed them tremendously. Clarisse is very soft spoken yet sweet, kind and very knowledgeable. the morning sailing tour felt very private since a couple canceled. She let me play my apple music from my iphone. She fixed us some drinks and fruit. She also recommended me to an awesome night life scene, the "Rio Scenarium", what a great way to enjoy my birthday.
The team, both hostess and captain, are extremely nice and helpful. It was a pleasant calm trip around the bay.
This was probably my favorite activity that I did while I was in Rio! Very relaxing, and I loved it! We were met like family the morning of the cruise, served wonderful drinks and snacks, and we even got to put the sail up for the wind. Best experience ever!
Busy day at the Marina, but still a good one to sail. Well not exactly sail, but others did, we used the engines, but other vessels did and they look beautiful sailing next to us. Nice winter day at the bay!
Good trip and not too long. Looked after very well by crew. Plenty free drinks and snacks. Well worth it.
I was greeted with warm hospitality, Clarisse's attention to detail and personalized care truly stood out. She ensured that every moment was perfect. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a memorable day on the water. Thanks to Clarisse and Capitan Apolo!
Absolutely wonderful sailing tour of the Rio Bay Area! This was really perfect and exactly what was described and what I wanted to experience. Conveniently leaves from the Gloria marina, very easy to get to from the metro station. Provided amazing views of the Rio cityscape and the lovely captain and staff were so helpful and friendly. It’s a cute family business on a real sailboat not a crowded huge boat. Lost if room to sit anywhere you like, enjoy sun or shade. Fantastic snacks and drinks on board. Swimming and very cool sailing by the abandoned fortress and jail. Loved it!
We had a wonderful day on the water. Absolutely recommend this tour. Beautiful sights, excellent guides, and delicious snacks/drinks. Do not hesitate to book this tour! One of the best parts of our trip to Rio.
Clarisse was an amazing and warm host and went the extra mile to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Captain Apolo did a great job and the trip was really smooth sailing, and he even put up the flag of our country on the boat. The snacks and drinks were delicious too!
The experience was peaceful and beautiful and I highly recommand it. Best way to discover Rio's bay!
Both Captain & Tour guide were very accommodating, kind and hospitable. Loved my day tour on the sailboat.
A well organised trip with excellent service. Pickup spot was easy to find with a video showing the location. The drinks was really good and the crew very friendly.
Chill and calm. Host was extra nice and very accommodating. The drinks were good too! I would do it again.
Extremely friendly crew. Snacks, drinks and hospitality. Perfect location and a nice swim. Beautiful boat and people.
I also did the sunset cruise yesterday! Clarissa is my angel 🙌 but all the crew are lovely and so welcoming it’s really a nice little ride and you get snacks drinks etc… I can’t recommend this enough I did it last year and twice this year!
Amazing crew. Attentive. Snacks and drinks a surprise! The day was beautiful and the swim was in the perfect location. .
Fun, lively 3 hour trip around the bay with a 15 minute dip in the water. Wonderful hostess and skipper!!
I had the most incredible experience on the boat trip today with Karina and her amazing crew! From the moment we boarded, we were treated like VIPs. The boat was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed for a perfect day on the water. Karina and the crew were so welcoming and made sure every detail was taken care of. They were professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable time. Whether it was sharing interesting facts about the area, offering drinks, or simply making sure we were comfortable, they really made us feel special. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and we had plenty of opportunities to stop, swim, and enjoy the clear blue waters. The crew was attentive, always ensuring safety while still creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere. If you're looking for a top-notch boat experience, I highly recommend Karina and her crew. They truly made this trip one to remember, and I can't wait to book again next time I'm in town. Thank you for an amazing day on the water! 🌊⛵️✨
This boat is very fun. We got drinks,snacks,and best of all amazing service. I got to drive the boat and even see the engine!! Also we went swimming!?! Also I got permission to drive the boat back! The boat ride was 3 hours. Also we took a lot of photos/pictures. The amazing view was beautiful and when we were back the captain was very happy and nice . It was the best tour ever!
This was a beautiful morning out and a great way to start Christmas Day. The crew were very attentive and welcoming. Drinks and snacks included
I have to say this was an amazing time! Clarisse and the captain were great hosts! Super attentive and informative. We were lucky to have the sailboat just to our group and it did not fail. Clarisse is so kind and sincere she took care of everything each step of the way. The drinks were flowing and the fruit was so fresh. Thank you so much!!!
Lovely and relaxed. You get to see a lot of the tourist attractions from the water. They also provide snacks and drinks and great conversation:)
Amazing tour from the water. Friendly people and tour guides. The snacks and drinks were excellent. Enjoy the fresh fruit. Great way to start the day.
The service on the sailing tour was amazing. Very polite and attentive, checked on us often and gave us details of the history in Rio. We booked this at night for the following morning and were fortunate to get the boat to ourselves and for the crew to get us in the morning before our flight that night.
Amazing trip. The Staff was really sweet and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves. They made really good drinks which were included as well as the finger food. ☺️.
Clarisse was the best sailing host ever! She was very personable, informative, and VERY accommodating. The experience offered snacks and drinks. Clarisse made sure to check on you throughout the experience and offered to take pictures at different spots. Clarisse also provided historical information about the different different stops and locations. I would do this every time I go to Rio. A great way to start your trip and see the entire area from the water.
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