Rio de Janeiro Cruise Holidays

Cruises to Rio de Janeiro - Known for its lively carnival and party atmosphere 

Colourful and vibrant, this exciting city in Brazil is renowned for its festive carnival, stunning beaches and breathtaking scenery, with a cruise to Rio de Janeiro offering an exhilarating taste of South American city life. Known for its glamorous beach scene and lively cosmopolitan atmosphere, a cruise to Rio is a great way to discover the city’s sights and sounds, whilst exploring its true Latin culture.

 

A Rio de Janeiro cruise features a great mix of stunning beaches, fascinating sights and an insight into a thriving and colourful South American city centre. A must-see is the one of most iconic and recognisable statues in the world - Christ the Redeemer - standing with his hands outstretched atop the city’s Corcovado Mountain. The statue is reached by train journey, which offers spectacular views of the city below. Another landmark on a Rio de Janeiro cruise is the lofty Sugarloaf Mountain, with the Tijuca National Park, a tropical rain forest also a great day trip. Don't miss the famous beaches at Copacabana and Ipanema on a Rio de Janeiro cruise, for some sun, sea and sand and a taste of the chic and glamorous scene that centres around them. A cruise to Rio de Janeiro also includes a host of fascinating churches and museums, and a tour around the dynamic downtown, full of diverse shops and a colourful dining and nightlife scene. For those looking to really explore all sides of the city, a Rio de Janeiro cruise can also offer tours of the 'favelas', the vast shantytowns that Rio is famous for.

 

Rio de Janeiro cruises offer the chance to embrace the unique Latin and Portuguese culture of Brazil, from its music and art to its delicious food and drink. Choose from the many 'churrascarias' serving various grilled meats, and try one of the city’s famous capirinha cocktails on a Rio de Janeiro cruise. Companies that offer Rio de Janeiro cruises include Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Regent Seven Seas. Cruises often sail to the Caribbean and Florida, and can take in other South American cities and ports such as Buenos Aires and Punta del Este.