Sightseeing Cruises

From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour with Schooner Cruise

Name: From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour with Schooner Cruise
Start: 2026-08-26T06:30:00
End: 2026-08-26T20:30:00
Location: Rio de Janeiro

Brazil has a Caribbean — it's called Arraial do Cabo, and this schooner cruise is the only way to see it properly: turquoise water, no crowds, a 19th-century lighthouse on the horizon.

Picked up from your hotel in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, or Barra da Tijuca — no logistics, no Google Maps, just show up and go.

Forty minutes at Ilha do Farol to swim and snorkel in some of the clearest water on Brazil's Atlantic coast.

Sail past Gruta Azul's shockingly blue grotto, Fenda de Nossa Senhora's cliff-shrine, and drop anchor at Praia do Forno for a second swim.

A live-commentary guide fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish keeps the whole 14-hour day interesting — and a local buffet lunch is there if you want it.

Round-trip hotel pickup from South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) & Barra da Tijuca

Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Schooner cruise with swimming & snorkeling stops

Professional guide, live commentary in English, Portuguese & Spanish

Fishermen's Association boarding fee, R$15 cash per passenger (ages 6+)

Drinks on board and at lunch (available to purchase)

Diving mask & snorkel (available to rent on board)

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION10 hours - 14 hours
FREQUENCYOnce daily, morning departure
MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Rio de Janeiro (South Zone + Barra da Tijuca)
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Sights covered
Marina dos Pescadores (Fishermen’s Marina)

You can cancel these tickets up to 12 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Bring your passport or ID card for check-in and boarding checks if asked.

Bring a towel, sunscreen, and a camera for the stops.

Bring water for the road portion and waiting time.

What’s not allowed

Do not expect drinks to be included; they’re sold onboard and during lunch.

Do not expect snorkel masks to be included; they’re available to rent on the boat.

Accessibility

This experience is not recommended for guests with reduced mobility.

Additional information

Children up to 4 years can join free if they don’t occupy a seat; meals are paid separately.

Children under 5 must present an ID document for age verification.

In strong winds, the boat trip may be replaced with a land itinerary with no discount policy.

The bilingual guide accompanies land transport; there may be no bilingual guide on the boat.

The journey takes roughly 4 hours each way, and return time can vary due to traffic.

Contact the operator to confirm your exact pickup time after booking.

Avoid scheduling tight plans for the same night because return timing can shift.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.