Guanabara Bay
Highlights / General details
On January 1st 1502, a Portuguese squad, commanded by Andre Gonçalves, discovered the Guanabara Bay and, judging to be a great river, and being January he gave it the name of Rio de Janeiro. It is the largest bay of the world in volume of water; it has several islands, as the Governor’s island, Fundão and Snakes Island.
In the west margin we see Rio de Janeiro, and East the municipal district of Niteroi. Neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo, Urca, Sugar Loaf, Fort São Joao, Flagstone Island, Santa Cruz Fortress, Rio- Niteroi Bridge and all other surrounding beauty are seen from a different perspective as we as we leave “Marina da Gloria" by Saveiro (schooner).
Inclusion
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only); 4 hour boat ride; Lunch at Seafood Restaurant (if lunch option is chosen).
Duration
Approximately 4 hours without Lunch, 6 hours with Lunch.
Additional Information
Lunch Menu:
GRILLED SOLE - served with rice and broccoli, baked potatoes and caper sauce
GRILLED FILET - served with white rice and fries
SPAGHETTI A LA BOLOÑESE - Pasta served with meat sauce
MIXED SALAD - tomatoes,onions, carrots,beets,lettuce, olives,peas and palmettos