Glide under full sails around Guanabara Bay aboard an 11‑meter catamaran, passing Sugarloaf, Corcovado and coastal fortresses with a photo stop and optional swim. This three‑hour shared tour blends easy sailing, snorkeling gear and casual onboard service.
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The catamaran slips away from Marina da Glória and Rio’s skyline unfolds: Corcovado lifts the Christ statue like a watchful neighbor, Sugarloaf rises vertical from the bay, and the fortress walls trace the old defenses. Wind finds the white sails; the deck fills with the low thump of music and the smell of salt and citrus. The sea invites you to move forward.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels — basic mobility to climb aboard and move around deck is helpful
Wildlife
History
Guanabara Bay has been a strategic harbor since colonial times; forts and batteries around the entrance defended Rio during the 16th–19th centuries.
Conservation
Operators encourage using reef‑safe sunscreen and avoiding single‑use plastics; please don’t feed wildlife and respect marine life during snorkel stops.
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Arrive Early
Plan to be at Pier A0 15 minutes before departure to board smoothly through the green gate and stow gear.
Sun Protection
Use reef‑safe sunscreen, a brimmed hat and UV sunglasses—shade on deck is limited and tropical sun is strong.
Motion Sickness Prep
If you’re prone to seasickness, take preventive medication or use acupressure bands; the bay can be choppy when winds pick up.
Pack Swim Essentials
Bring a towel and quick‑dry swimwear if you plan to take the swim stop at Adam and Eve beaches.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and marine life during sun‑exposed sailing and swim stops.
summer
Quick‑dry swimwear and towel
Needed for the optional swim stop at Adam and Eve beaches.
summer
Light windbreaker
Evenings and open‑water conditions can be cool and breezy; a compact jacket helps.
spring
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Keeps electronics and documents dry on deck and during launches from the boat.