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Rio de Janeiro: Private Speedboat Tour for up to 8 people!
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Rio de Janeiro: Private Speedboat Tour for up to 8 people!

By Rio Island Boat Tour
Recommended by 100% of travellers
100% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
About

Ages 0-120
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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  • Maximum number of participants up to 8 people
What's not included
  • No food of any kind is included. The tourist can take it on their own or hire us separately. Get in touch with us for more information.


Start:
  • Bar e Restaurante Urca, bar) e Sobreloja(restaurante, 205 Loja - R. Cândido Gaffrée - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22291-080, Brazil
    The Boarding Pier is directly in front of Bar Urca, down a small staircase.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 129968P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 129968P2

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    Itinerary
    • You'll start at
      Bar e Restaurante Urca
      bar) e Sobreloja(restaurante, 205 Loja - R. Cândido Gaffrée - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22291-080, Brazil
      The Boarding Pier is directly in front of Bar Urca, down a small staircase.
      See address & details
    • Pass by
      Mureta da Urca
      Urca
      Sugarloaf Mountain
      Vermelha Beach
      Copacabana Beach
      Ipanema Beach
    • 1
      Arquipelago das Cagarras
      Stop: 40 minutes
      See details
    • 2
      Niteroi
      Stop: 30 minutes
      See details
    • You'll return to the starting point
    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • Rio Island Boat Tour
      299
      Brazil
      Joined in April 2017
    • Jblaz1
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cancelled last minute due to weather conditions out of 24 hours for refund policy..the weather is not my control.
      Trip was cancelled due to weather conditions by tour operator. Cancellation by them not me.however, money was paid and taken for the trip.with no information on a refund due to the tour company cancellation. I’ve tried to find out this but unable to access any info at all without going through several means of enquiry instead of it just being refunded instantly why is everything so complicated when you want a refund!! When booking is so simple.
      Written 24 January 2024
    • Scenic13159370899
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic boat tour around the nicest spots of Rio
      My family and I had a great time during this tour, the captain of the boat was extremely friendly and pleasant, drinks were cold and refreshing. Perfect experience and deeply recommend it.
      Written 3 January 2024
    • 401michaelp
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect Way to See Rio from the Water
      We wanted a “view from the water” perspective of Rio and this trip was exactly that. Our driver was Thiago. He was kind, friendly and knowledgeable. It was clear he wanted us to have a wonderful experience and he did everything to make that possible. Three hours was a perfect amount of time to be on the water and we covered a lot of territory during that time. It was fun to swim in the waters off of Ipanema Beach. There were 7 guests on the boat and plenty of room for all. Would highly recommend this trip if you want to get out on the water to see Rio de Janeiro.
      Written 27 August 2023
    • Stay56581189260
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Is this a scam?
      We booked a tour with this group through trip advisor and paid in advance. Upon arriving at the designated spot, which was just a bar near the supposed launch point, we couldn’t find anyone from the company. The employees who worked at the bar didn’t know anything helpful. The limited information in the listing proved woefully inadequate. I contacted the company through the TripAdvisor app — but never got a reply. I called (multiple times) the local phone number listed in the contact info — no one answered. We hung around for about an hour trying to figure it out, but ultimately asked TripAdvisor for a refund, which we received. I would avoid this boat tour.
      Written 9 February 2023
    • Glory453
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun speedboat tour.
      Wonderful fun speedboat tour. We got a lot of great photos and we swam in the ocean. So much fun! There was water, beer and soda. Captain was great!
      Written 24 January 2023
    • tom_sp53
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun and affordable way to spend a day on the water
      If you're looking for a fun and affordable way to spend a day on the water, then look no further than Rio Island Boat Tour. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you choose the perfect boat for your needs, and their prices are unbeatable. I had a blast cruising around the lake on their pontoon boat, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great day on the water.
      Written 27 September 2022
    • BabyJayneDoe
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      American Visiting Rio
      The entire tour was amazing! Even with my lack of Portuguese Karina and Antoinio were fluent in English and made me feel extremely comfortable. The views of Rio were breathtaking and I highly recommend this for anyone visiting Rio. They even had some great drinks on the boat! Overall an amazing experience and your!
      Written 5 July 2022
    • paulacZ1316XB
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      great!
      We loved our tour! It was the best way to see Rio, we visited the beaches, the downtown, some museums and went to the nearby islands. Beautiful views of the city. Highly recommend! Our captain was super kind and accommodating, he showed us what we had not seen. Thank you!
      Written 2 July 2022
    • bryon f
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      This trip was fantastic. Helpful planning, wonderful food, beautiful locales, amazing guide, once in a lifetime experience
      Written 29 May 2022
    • franciscocruzsilva
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Sunset
      We spent some time browsing but finally settled with Rio Island. It was indeed a Great experience. Captain Jorge Bueno was tremendously friendly and it was well noticed he is a very experienced seaman. Throughout the journey, he shared information about each spot; dropped anchor at nice locations and gave us enough time to enjoy the warm waters. The high point was the sunset: from Niterói, looking straight to the west; what a joy. Besides, plenty of beer and water available. Safety was kept in mind at all times. Smooth communication (WhatsApp) before boarding. Definitely recommend.
      Written 4 March 2022
    • APuschel
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Ancient, dilapidated boat. Nice crew.
      rented a 40 foot sailboat for two people with a captain and crew. Unlike the boats listed on Rio Island Boat Tour's website, which seem to be in good condition, this one looked like it had been out of the rental fleet for years. It was a 40 foot yacht, for full price, and the stereo didn't work. There were champagne corks in the cupholders from whoever rented the boat last. The wind was blowing 10 knots, and the captain had to reef the ancient sail because he was worried that if it was all the way up it would tear. In the galley, the top of the ice box was completely detached, which is just dangerous. Plastic cups were cracked and dirty. It basically was like this boat was mothballed years ago. The captain was equally disillusioned over the state of the boat and said he had asked for repairs for years. Overall, I've round Rio Island Boat Tour to be very responsive, and the captain and crew were friendly and nice. But this boat, which they don't list on their website and charged the same rate for, felt like a bait and switch. I shared my issues with the boat upon boarding and since that day there have been no attempts to resolve the situation and my messages have gone unread.
      Written 21 April 2021
    • davedigg233
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      poor communication
      arrived at marina da gloria and then the supplier told me, the trip was cancelled. 5 minutes before it was supposed to start. poor communication.
      Written 17 February 2021
    • dangood84
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dan Good
      Excellent friendly tour guide. Beautiful views of the harbour and the city. Definitely recommend it.
      Written 26 February 2020
    • kathyyuh1
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thank you Ricardo! Wonderful day exploring Rio’s waters
      My friend and I had a free day in Rio and wanted to get out to see the ocean and nice beaches. After arranging logistics with Antonio (who handles communication with customers), we got on a boat with Ricardo as our skipper. Ricardo was really fantastic! He showed us around different islands off the coast, took us to secluded beaches for excellent swimming, and made a stop at a nice neighborhood area for a lunch stop. He was super accommodating to how we wanted to spend the day, but also gave us good recommendations as he knew the best areas to go about. Thank you so much, Ricardo! Highly recommend this as another way to explore Rio. Thanks to Ricardo, we hit up some of the nicest beaches that most tourists would never be able to find – we can never go back to the plain touristy Copacabana/Ipanema beaches! If you get Ricardo as your skipper, do make sure to ask him about his life and background – he is a super impressive individual!
      Written 18 January 2020
    • FloRoxFluff
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun and thrilling end our trip!!
      We booked this trip last minute for the final morning of our holiday! Best decision ever, really was a fun way to finish. The weather was grey and cloudy, the sea was a bit rough, then the rain came... but it was the best day!! Our guide André was brilliant. Good fun and let us take lots of photos, and told us all about the sights and landmarks. The weather wasn’t great and the sea was rough in bits but we felt totally safe in his hands. We laughed and screamed our heads off!! Thoroughly recommend this to anyone!!
      Written 5 January 2020
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    tylerdurden99
    Kansas327 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Family
    This was a very casual and enjoyable trip to several locations around Rio. Multiple spots to swim with drinks included. The boat is small. My only complaint is that we had last hour cancellation in our group due to illness and they didn’t offer any sort of refund or compenation. Otherwise, it was great.
    Written 16 November 2023
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    Tierra Terrell
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2019 • Friends
    This tour was amazing! We were originally scheduled to go with Antonio at 10am but they were flexible and allowed us to push the time back to 12pm so we'd have better weather. We went out with Riccardo and had a wonderful time riding in the boat, drinking beer + champagne, and visiting all of his favorite private beach locations. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Rio. We loved it so much we asked for boat tour recommendations for our next trip to Buzios! 10/10 experience.
    Written 19 July 2019
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    gomgcr
    Seattle, WA6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019 • Family
    Wonderful day trip to Cagarras Islands. Boat has enough room for 7. Stopped at a wind-protected spot for a dip in the Atlantic. Wonderful views of Sugarloaf on the way there and back.
    Written 27 December 2019
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    Rio de Janeiro: Private Speedboat Tour for up to 8 people! provided by Rio Island Boat Tour