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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Brazil

73 tours  ·  from $13

A long stretch of this coast only makes sense from the water. The 15 below range from a sunset sail across Guanabara Bay to a full day among the islands off Angra, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you get.

Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour - Leaving Marina da Glória on the Chama
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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

1.Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 994 reviews · 3 hours · from $75Our pick

Sail from Marina da Glória through Guanabara Bay for three hours, passing Rio’s forts, Boa Viagem Island, and the Niterói Museum. Guides such as Clarisse and Karina serve caipirinhas, beer, wine, snacks, and soft drinks while you watch sunset views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer.

“This was SO such fun!! Clarisse and the crew made sure everyone on board was well taken care. There was about 10 of us on board and it definitely didn’t feel overcrowded. The drinks were unlimited and the snacks were yummy! Clarisse was the absolute sweetest person and made sure everyone was happy the whole time. An absolute gem! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour! Especially for solo travellers like I was! 5 stars all around!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar - Meeting in Urca and transferring to the sailboat
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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

2.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 785 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Meet your English or Portuguese speaking host in Urca, transfer by small boat, then spend three hours on a sailboat across Guanabara Bay. Expect caipirinhas, beer, fruit, snacks, music, swimming, and sunset views of Christ the Redeemer, Flamengo, Niterói, and planes near the airport.

“The crew were friendly and inviting. the experience was first class”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch - The three-hour road journey to Angra
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From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch

3.Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 737 reviews · 14 hours · from $63

Spend a full day traveling from Rio to Angra dos Reis, then cruise among Ilha Grande’s beaches and forested islands. You’ll stop to swim and snorkel, visit places such as Blue Lagoon and Cataguases Beach, and eat a simple buffet lunch. Guides including Leonardo and Alex have been praised for clear multilingual help.

“Wonderful but we were unlucky since it was raining heavily. The bus picks and drops off people from too many hotels which causes a big delay. The "restaurant" where food was served was of very questionable hygiene as well as the boat. It was raining and the coverings of the boat were deficient and we were getting wet. Other boats we saw have side covers for the rain. It would be better to have some packed safe light food on the boat.”

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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour - The four-hour road journey from Rio
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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

4.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 400 reviews · 14 hours · from $65

Spend a long day traveling from Rio to Arraial do Cabo, then cruise by schooner to Ilha do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal, Gruta Azul, and Praia do Forno. Multilingual ground guides, hotel pickup, swimming stops, and optional local lunch make this a practical coastal escape.

“This tour is really nice with amazing beach stops. Unfortunately we had rainy & windy weather so that we couldn't go by boat but the alternative to get from beach to beach by Jeep is good as well. Only downside was the tour guide which seemed not wanting to do the tour from the very beginning.”

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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach - Ilha do Farol and the first swim
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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

5.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $70

Leave Rio early for Arraial do Cabo, then spend the day aboard a schooner visiting Ilha do Farol, Pontal do Atalaia, Blue Grotto, Fenda de Nossa Senhora, Pedra do Gorila, and Forno Beach. Guides such as Newton, Andrea, and Vivi may assist with translation. Expect beautiful water, a long road journey, and a lively boat.

“The boat ride between each island was fun and exciting also lunch was prepared fancy after our boat tour was done”

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From Foz do Iguazu: Brazil Iguazu Falls & Macuco Safari Boat - From your hotel to the national park
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From Foz do Iguazu: Brazil Iguazu Falls & Macuco Safari Boat

6.From Foz do Iguazu: Brazil Iguazu Falls & Macuco Safari Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 358 reviews · from $134

Travel from Foz do Iguaçu into Brazil's Iguaçu National Park, walk the falls trail, and ride the Macuco Safari boat into the spray. Small groups of up to 15, hotel pickup, park entry, and multilingual guides are included. Bring dry clothes: you will get soaked.

“Amazing highly recommend doing it worth it completely and going with a 3rd party is very nice you feel well taken care of. They are very well organised. The boat ride was very fun.Make sure to wear clothes you dont mind getting wet and they have lockers you can rent there using apple pay or card/cash get a water proof bag for you phone or they take pictures/ videos you can purchase for only a 100reals. Overall very nice the lunch buffet at the Canoes restaurant is decent.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks - Sailing Past Sugarloaf Mountain
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Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

7.Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 331 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Sail from Marina da Glória into calm Guanabara Bay for three hours of Rio views, caipirinhas, beer, snacks, and a possible swim. English and Portuguese-speaking guides, including crew members such as Maria, Chloe, Pedro, and Daniel, keep the trip social and informative.

“The crew was amazing. We had a really good experience and learned so much about the city thanks to our guides. All of them spoke English, Spanish and Portuguese. Besides, the beverages and food were very good. However, the instructions to find the members of the crew and the boat weren’t quite clear and nobody spoke English nearby to help us find them. We had to get in touch with them because we were running out of time and the lady found us. Apart from that mishaps, everything went very well. We had a very pleasant moment. We recommend it !”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip with Lunch - The early pickup and three-hour road journey
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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip with Lunch

8.Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 321 reviews · 14 hours · from $65

Leave Rio early for a 3-hour ride to Arraial do Cabo, then board a schooner for four beach and swimming stops, including Praia do Farol, Forno, Atalaia, and the Blue Grotto. An English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide, buffet meal, and hotel transport are included. Bring cash for local taxes, drinks, and snacks.

“I liked it a lot! The boat trip itself is short in comparison with the time of the whole trip, however, views and beaches were stunning. It is totally worth it. I went in July and the water temperature was just fine. The lunch is also delicious! Thanks for everything!”

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From Foz do Iguaçu: Iguazú Falls Boat Ride Argentina - Devil’s Throat: The Big First View
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From Foz do Iguaçu: Iguazú Falls Boat Ride Argentina

9.Iguazú Falls Boat Ride Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 9 hours · from $192

Travel from Foz do Iguaçu in a small group of up to 15, cross into Argentina, walk the park’s Upper Circuit and Devil’s Throat, then ride the Great Adventure boat beneath the falls. Guides such as Fabio, Claudio, and Jair are praised for clear border help and smooth timing.

“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.”

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Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling - The meeting point requires two steps
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Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

10.Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $22

Spend five hours cruising Paraty Bay with Paraty Tours, stopping at two beaches and two islands for swimming and snorkeling. The Portuguese-speaking crew provides floaties, music, fruit, coffee, and a backup boat. Lunch, drinks, kayaks, and paddleboards cost extra.

“Great boat trip - for the price we were pleasantly surprised & really enjoyed our day! The stops were great for swimming - beautiful water & scenery!!! Also lots of room on the boat to get comfy!”

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Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included - An Hour to Swim at Adão e Eva Beach
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Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included

11.Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

Sail from Marina da Glória for a three-hour sunset outing with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, beer, water, soda, and snacks. Stop near the Museum of Tomorrow, Niterói’s contemporary art museum, Urca, and Adão e Eva Beach for swimming. Guides Leo and Rafaela have received special praise.

“Nice weather, the boat had snacks and drinks which was very nice. The tour guide was very informative and very friendly! I would definitely book this tour again.”

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Rio: Boat Tour of Guanabara Bay - Starting at Marina da Glória
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Rio: Boat Tour of Guanabara Bay

12.Boat Tour of Guanabara Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 214 reviews

Board a modern catamaran at Marina da Glória for a 1.5-hour guided loop around Guanabara Bay. You’ll see Rio’s port, Niterói, the Museum of Contemporary Art, historic forts, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Flamengo Beach. Audio commentary is available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

“REALMENTE FOI ACIMA DAS MINHAS EXPECTATIVAS, PASSEIO MARAVILHOSO, ONDE VOCE Vê A CIDADE E SUAS BELEZAS DE UM OUTRO ANGULO, guia super simpática e agradável, tripulação muito legal também. Preço das bebidas a bordo bem razoáveis sem exploração. Mesmo sendo morador do Rio eu e minha esposa adoramos o passeio”

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From Foz do Iguaçu: Argentinian Iguazu Falls with Boat Ride - Hotel pickup and the crossing from Foz do Iguaçu
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From Foz do Iguaçu: Argentinian Iguazu Falls with Boat Ride

13.Argentinian Iguazu Falls with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 5 hours · from $197

Cross from Foz do Iguaçu into Argentina with a guide such as Joao, Junior, or Cristiano, then walk the falls and ride Gran Aventura beneath the spray. Expect a small group of up to 15, hotel transport, border assistance, and a full change of clothes.

“Arrived on time, very smooth over the boarder and everything arranged for us!”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Búzios Boat Trip with Lunch - Boarding the schooner in Búzios
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From Rio de Janeiro: Búzios Boat Trip with Lunch

14.Búzios Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 129 reviews · 14 hours · from $68

You’ll leave Rio early for Búzios, board a music-filled schooner, and stop at beaches such as João Fernandes, Azeda, Tartaruga, or Ossos. A buffet lunch and free time on das Pedras street are included. English, Portuguese, and Spanish guides lead the 14-hour outing.

“Thanks Carla for your great heart and trying to keep the group together and happy.”

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Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Small-Group Fast-Boat Tour - Boarding the speedboat at Angra dos Reis
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Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Small-Group Fast-Boat Tour

15.Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Small-Group Fast-Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 119 reviews · 14 hours · from $200

Travel from Rio to Angra dos Reis, then board a speedboat for up to five stops around Ilha Grande. You may visit Blue Lagoon, Green Lagoon, Botinas, Cataguases, Japariz, or Saco do Céu. Guides such as Lucas, Jessie, Erica, and Max have led past departures.

“Everything was great. Great trip and guides and beautiful beaches. Definitely recommending.”

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