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A whale breaching the ocean surface with mountains in the background. 1
A whale's tail breaching the ocean surface. 2
A whale breaching the ocean surface with mountains in the background. 3
A whale swimming near a rocky coastline. 4
A whale breaching the ocean surface. 5

Exclusive Whale Watching Tour in Rio de Janeiro

By Velas do Rio
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,693 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 100% sighting rate in the 2025 season
  • Ocean catamaran with plenty of space, comfort and safety, even for children
  • Biologist from the Amigos da Jubarte Project always on board
  • We follow approach and sighting standards.

Activity location

    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 3RJH+2J Glória, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil | The boat departs from the Marina da Glória. It is the only marina in Rio de Janeiro. The meeting point is in front of Pier A0, next to a security guardhouse and a "Triumph" motorcycle shop. A staff member will pick you up. If in doubt, ask for the company Velas do Rio, catamaran Angatu, Captain Jerome
    • Glória, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Exclusive Whale Watching Tour in Rio de Janeiro

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$1,692.64 x 1 AdultNZ$1,692.64
Total
Price is NZ$1,692.64
Until Sun, 12 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    5-hour adventure to see humpback whales.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Large table with full breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cheese bread, cake, coffee, yogurts, snacks, sandwiches, various spreads, and seasonal fruits
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Drinks: chocolate milk, soft drinks, mate, and sparkling or still water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Biologist from the "Amigos da Jubarte Project" to share valuable information and assist with sightings
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bluetooth sound system
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Life jackets and life raft
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Towels, caps, sunglasses, and personal items
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Diving
  • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness

What you can expect

The humpback whale season has already begun, and with it the privilege of being able to observe one of the largest cetaceans in the world up close.
From June to August, these impressive marine mammals leave Antarctica and pass close to the coast of Rio de Janeiro, more precisely near the Cagarras Islands archipelago, in search of warmer waters.
Velas Do Rio invites you to this unforgettable experience aboard the modern and comfortable catamaran with
All-inclusive service and an onboard biologist.
We will depart early in the morning to take advantage of the ideal viewing conditions with calm seas and little wind.
After leaving the Marina, we will sail towards the Cagarras Islands Natural Monument, MONA Cagarras, a protected marine life sanctuary off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, to watch the whales. We will sail around these incredible islands for approximately 2.5 hours

Location

Activity location

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    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 3RJH+2J Glória, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil | The boat departs from the Marina da Glória. It is the only marina in Rio de Janeiro. The meeting point is in front of Pier A0, next to a security guardhouse and a "Triumph" motorcycle shop. A staff member will pick you up. If in doubt, ask for the company Velas do Rio, catamaran Angatu, Captain Jerome
    • Glória, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil