Discover the wonders of Rio de Janeiro
Join us on a unique adventure with VELAS DO RIO catamarans sailboats
Rio "from the best point of view"
Explore the Guanabara Bay on our sailing catamaran and delight yourself with the stunning landscapes that Rio de Janeiro has to offer.
Our boat is brand new and unique, offering a very welcoming platform and unparalleled space and comfort for you to be mesmerized by the beauties of Rio de Janeiro.
Our boat
We choose to offer tours with the best and newest in terms of sailboat.
Our 20-passenger capacity boat is a new (2023) 37-foot catamaran built with advanced materials and manufacturing techniques which makes the boat extremely solid and light.
For our passengers, this translates into an extremely smooth and comfortable sailing experience with space far superior to other boats of the same size. You will feel little or nothing of the sea swing, focusing only on the beauty of the ride.
A large cockpit in the stern and two large nets in the bow offer many space options. In addition, the boat has fresh and salt water showers, as well as bathroom, lounge with table for 10 and fully equipped kitchen.
Our tours
Exclusives or Shared, we have the perfect tour for you
Shared Tour
Enjoy stunning landscapes and unique details with our 3-hour shared tour, departing at 9:30am or 3:30pm. You will pass by iconic points of the city of Rio de Janeiro such as Urca Bay, Sugar Loaf, Santa Cruz Fortress, Museum of Tomorrow, Niterói Contemporary Art Museum to name just a few.
Exclusive Tour
Imagine our catamaran reserved exclusively for you and your friends! Your tour will be fully customized for you to fully enjoy the beauties of Guanabara Bay in the best possible way.
These tours last 5 hours, leaving in the morning at 09:00am or in the afternoon at 02:30pm. The itinerary will depend on the weather and sea conditions of the day and may include a trip to Niterói to better know the beach of Itaipu, leave the bay to be dazzled with the view of Copacabana or go a little further and discover the Cagarras Islands.
Our Team
Captain Jérôme
Born in France and raised in Rio, Jerome fell in love with the sea at a very young age.
Tale goes that his first words were "la mer" (the sea)!
Jerome caught a lot of waves on the beaches in Rio in the 80s between Pepinoline and Arpoador and traveled the world in search of perfect tubes and waves.
He is a certified diver "Search and Rescue" by Padi, was one of the first paragliding pilots in Brazil, was a founding partner of Blua Kites the first Brazilian brand of kites and built his own sailboat, an i550 18 feet, during the 3 years he spent in Turkey.
Back in Brazil , he was commander of a Ranger 22 and a Delta 32 before making the decision that would definitely change his life: live from his passion, sailing, and set up a catamaran cruising company called "Velas do Rio"
More infos on tours, prices and availability ?
Velas do Rio operates in the Marina da Glória, the most beautiful and complete Marina of Rio de Janeiro with VIP services of parking, transportation, security, event area, as well as excellent restaurants!
Contact us !
Whatsapp/mobile : +55 21 97272 2550
Email : velasdorio@gmail.com
https://velasdorio.com
Address: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, S/N - Glória, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20021-140
