Top 13 Sailing Trips in Brazil

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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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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3.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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4.Sailing in Guaíba with White Swan Boat – Porto Alegre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $12Best value

Board the White Swan at Cais do Porto near Porto Alegre’s Mercado Público for a one-hour Guaíba cruise. A bilingual narration explains Ilha da Pintada and other sights, while the onboard bar and snack service add comfort. The boat returns to the same dock.

“The itinerary is beautiful. Our lake Guaiba is a unexplored landscape. The boat is comfortable but a few improvements could be made, like “ombrelones “on the superior deck. At all was a nice experience.”

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5.Catamaran Tour to the Seixas Natural Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $29

From Praia do Seixas, Luck Receptivo takes you by air-conditioned vehicle and catamaran to Seixas Natural Pools. Expect warm, clear water, snorkeling gear, buoys, city views, Penha crafts, and a visit to Nossa Senhora da Penha Sanctuary.

“Eu fiz esse passeio no início do ano e esqueci de avaliar. Se você visitar João Pessoa, tem que fazer esse passeio! É uma experiência completa, com música, apresentação de xaxado, comida e bebida, tudo maravilhoso! Valeu a pena!”

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6.Sailboat Tour in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Join Louise, Lou, and the captain for a three-hour afternoon sail from Urca around Guanabara Bay. See forts, beaches, Niterói, MAC, and Santos Dumont Airport, with a swim stop, snacks, beer, soda, and flavored caipirinhas included.

“Couldn't have had a better afternoon with this tour. Exceptional professionalism of the crew, taking care of every minute.”

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7.Catamaran Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 65 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Board a comfortable catamaran from Búzios Downtown Pier for a three-hour coastal cruise with Portuguese or Spanish staff. See João Fernandes, Azeda, Tartaruga, and other famous beaches, with three 30-minute swimming stops. Hotel pickup in central Búzios is included, but drinks, snorkel gear, and return transport are not.

“Uns wurde ein Transfer zum Katamaran zugesichert. Dieser wurde dann einen Tag vor dem Ausflug zurückgezogen. somit mussten wir laufen. Leider gab es dann erstmal über eine Stunde Verzögerung bis wir auf dem Katamaran angekommen sind... Laut Beschreibung ist es ein Ausflug zu den besten Tauchspots der Insel. Die drei spots waren aber alles andere als schön zum Tauchen. Das Wasser war total trüb sodass man leider nichts sehen konnte außer ein paar Fische die der Guide angelockt hat... Wer auf eine Party Katamaranfahrt lust hat sollte diesen Ausflug buchen, wer etwas von der Unterwasserwelt sehen möchte sollte es lieber lassen. Man kann auch getrost einfach an der Promenade vorbeilaufen,…”

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8.Sunset Catamaran Tour with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

You’ll ride the air-conditioned Kattamaram II from Echaporã Port, with dinner, music, a bar, and views of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. A bilingual guide handles the shared transfer from Foz do Iguaçu, while the boat continues beneath Tancredo Neves Bridge to a private swimming jetty on the Tamanduá River.

“Notre guide qui est venus nous chercher à notre hôtel était adorable ! La balade en bateau était très jolie c’était super sympas par contre le temps de navigation est de même pas 2h alors qu’il y a marqué 3h30 sur l’annonce et le buffet au vue du prix n’était pas à la hauteur de nos attentes. De plus ils mettent couché du soleil et nous sommes rentrés bien avant le coucher du soleil. Vraiment très déçus sur ces points. Le concept est quand même tres sympas mais trop cher au vue de la prestation. La photo est la dernière que j’ai prise avant de quitter le navire! Qui témoigne…”

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9.Morning Sailing Tour in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Set sail from Marina da Glória for a three-hour English-guided cruise around Guanabara Bay. You’ll see Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Rio’s forts, Niterói’s Niemeyer museum, and enjoy caipirinhas, beer, sparkling wine, juice, and snacks with guides such as Clarisse and Captain Apolo.

“We only sailed with the Genoa or foresail for 45 minutes with no main sail. We are sailors and were hoping for more sailing time but understand it is difficult with 10 clients on board. The snacks and drink options were sufficient and we all enjoyed are morning. The Captain and crew were comfortable and careful in handling the boat and clients. Thanks again”

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10.Full Day in Búzios with Catamaran Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 39 reviews · 14 hours · from $76

You leave from major South Zone hotels in Rio for Búzios, then spend three hours aboard a stable catamaran with a DJ, three swim stops, and views of famous beaches and islands. A buffet lunch and free time around the Bardot Promenade and Rua das Pedras complete this long but full day.

“Estuvimos esperando dos horas y cancelaron de la nada”

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11.Sailing Sunset Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Join Rodolpho Villanova Machado and a maximum of seven other participants for a three-hour sunset sail from Urca. Sip caipirinhas, beer, or soft drinks, enjoy fruit and snacks, stop for a swim, and watch Rio and Niterói glow from Guanabara Bay.

“Experiência maravilhosa!!!! Recepção organizada, história de cada ponto muito bem contada. Bebida e comida excelente! Os companheiros de viagem ajudaram a deixar a experiência maravilhosa! Português, espanhol e inglês misturados e falando a linguagem universal da alegria e do desejo de ser feliz. Super recomendo!!!”

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12.Tour to Carneiros with Catamaran Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Leave Recife by hotel pickup for Carneiros Beach, about 90 kilometers away. You’ll have time for warm, clear water, a catamaran ride along the coast and mangroves, a clay stop, and St. Benedict’s Chapel. Guides speak Portuguese and Spanish. Confirm catamaran pricing before booking.

“Good value for money. Staff is very nice. Would be good to be more clear about the catamaran ride not being included in the price. But overall, very nice :)”

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13.City Tour Recife with Catamaran included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 5 hours

Your private five-hour tour includes hotel pickup in Boa Viagem, Pina, or Piedade, a visit to Recife’s old town, Casa da Cultura, Marco Zero, and Parque das Esculturas, plus an 80-minute catamaran ride with live commentary in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“Nosso motorista Esdras foi muito paciencioso e prestativo. Carro ótimo. Uma maneira segura de conhecer o centro do Recife que parece meio perigoso, como a maioria das grandes cidades. No passeio, teve guia apenas na parte do catamarã. Gostei muito de ir no centro de cultura, antiga prisão, que hj abriga muitas lojas...as de renda são especialmente lindas!”

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