Rio de Janeiro is a large city in Brazil, on the South Atlantic coast. Rio is famous for its breathtaking landscape, its laidback beach culture and its annual carnival celebrations. The hotel-lined tourist beaches, include Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon.
Some of the most famous local landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Jesus, known as Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain; Sugar Loaf mountain with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a giant permanent parade stand used during Carnival; and Maracanã stadium, one of the world's largest. Rio also boasts the world's largest forest inside an urban area, called Floresta da Tijuca, or 'Tijuca Forest'.
Things to see and do
* Sugarloaf Mountain
* 125-foot tall statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain
* Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beachfront districts
* Tijuca Forest
Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Real (R$)
Language – Portuguese
Land Area - 1,260 km²
Population – 6,200,000
Electricity – 2 pin round pins European style and 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time – GMT minus three hours
International Country Telephone Code – +55
Port Location – Rio de Janeiro has one of the world's most beautiful natural harbors surrounded by low mountain ranges. The port is located in Guanabara Bay.
Transport Links - International and most domestic flights land at Tom Jobim International Airport which is 20 km away from the city center and main hotels. Visitors can also get a train, bus, rental car or ferry to and from Rio.
To get around Rio you can catch a taxi which is probably the best way to travel in the city, bus, subway or rental car.
Departure: 29 Feb 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Fantasia.
6 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro roundtrip aboard MSC Fantasia.
Departure: 06 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Fantasia.
3 Night Cruise sailing from o Rio de Janeiro roundtrip aboard MSC Fantasia.
Departure: 06 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: Costa Cruises Cruise Ship: Costa Pacifica.
17 Night cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Genoa onboard Costa Pacifica.
Departure: 06 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: Costa Cruises Cruise Ship: Costa Pacifica.
15 Night cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona onboard Costa Pacifica.
Departure: 07 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: Silversea Cruises Cruise Ship: Silver Shadow.
20 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Ft Lauderdale aboard Silver Shadow.
Departure: 07 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: Silversea Cruises Cruise Ship: Silver Shadow.
33 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon aboard Silver Shadow.
Departure: 07 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: Silversea Cruises Cruise Ship: Silver Shadow.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Bridgetown onboard Silver Shadow.
Departure: 07 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: Silversea Cruises Cruise Ship: Silver Shadow.
17 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to San Juan onboard Silver Shadow.
Departure: 09 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Fantasia.
17 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona aboard MSC Fantasia.
Departure: 09 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Fantasia.
18 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Marseille aboard MSC Fantasia.
Departure: 09 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Fantasia.
19 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Genoa aboard MSC Fantasia.
Departure: 10 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Fantasia.
18 Night Cruise sailing from Santos to Genoa aboard MSC Fantasia.
Departure: 14 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Sinfonia.
21 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Venice aboard MSC Sinfonia.
Departure: 15 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: Oceania Cruises Cruise Ship: Insignia.
25 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town aboard Insignia.
Departure: 20 Mar 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Seaview.
15 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona aboard MSC Seaview.
Departure: 15 Apr 2020 From: Cruise line: Costa Cruises Cruise Ship: Costa Fascinosa.
19 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Marseilles aboard Costa Fascinosa.
Departure: 15 Apr 2020 From: Cruise line: Costa Cruises Cruise Ship: Costa Fascinosa.
18 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Genoa aboard Costa Fascinosa.
Departure: 15 Apr 2020 From: Cruise line: Costa Cruises Cruise Ship: Costa Fascinosa.
17 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona aboard Costa Fascinosa.
Departure: 30 Nov 2020 From: Cruise line: Azamara Cruise Ship: Azamara Quest.
9 Night cruise departing from Rio to Buenos Aires onboard Azamara Quest.
Departure: 02 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
3 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 05 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
4 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 05 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
8 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 05 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
14 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 13 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
6 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 13 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
3 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 13 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
14 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 15 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Mariner.
21 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Miami aboard Seven Seas Mariner.
Departure: 19 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
8 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 19 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
15 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 27 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
7 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 27 Dec 2020 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
14 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 03 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
7 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 03 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
13 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 10 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
6 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 10 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
14 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 16 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
8 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 16 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
13 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 18 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: Oceania Cruises Cruise Ship: Marina.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires aboard Marina.
Departure: 18 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: Oceania Cruises Cruise Ship: Marina.
30 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Lima aboard Marina.
Departure: 19 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Voyager.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires aboard Seven Seas Voyager.
Departure: 24 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
5 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 24 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
13 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 29 Jan 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
8 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 06 Feb 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
4 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 10 Feb 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
3 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 13 Feb 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
7 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 20 Feb 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
6 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 24 Feb 2021 From: Cruise line: Silversea Cruises Cruise Ship: Silver Moon.
21 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Fort Lauderdale onboard Silver Moon.
Departure: 26 Feb 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
3 Night Cruise sailing return from Rio de Janeiro onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 01 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
4 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Santos onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 04 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: Azamara Cruise Ship: Azamara Quest.
16 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon aboard Azamara Quest.
Departure: 08 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Fantasia.
20 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Trieste onboard MSC Fantasia.
Departure: 08 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Fantasia.
16 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Civitavecchia (Rome) onboard MSC Fantasia.
Departure: 14 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Grandiosa.
13 Night cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona onboard MSC Grandiosa.
Departure: 14 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Grandiosa.
17 Night cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Civitavecchia onboard MSC Grandiosa.
Departure: 14 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Grandiosa.
15 Night cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Genoa onboard MSC Grandiosa.
Departure: 19 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: Oceania Cruises Cruise Ship: Marina.
21 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Miami aboard Marina.
Departure: 26 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Voyager.
18 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona aboard Seven Seas Voyager.
Departure: 27 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: Scenic Ocean Cruising Cruise Ship: Scenic Eclipse.
16 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon aboard Scenic Eclipse.
Departure: 28 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
21 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Hamburg onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 28 Mar 2021 From: Cruise line: MSC Cruises Cruise Ship: MSC Preziosa.
16 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Southampton onboard MSC Preziosa.
Departure: 07 Apr 2021 From: Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises Cruise Ship: Celebrity Silhouette.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon onboard Celebrity Silhouette.
Departure: 14 Apr 2021 From: Cruise line: Costa Cruises Cruise Ship: Costa Fascinosa.
18 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Savona aboard Costa Fascinosa.
Departure: 14 Apr 2021 From: Cruise line: Costa Cruises Cruise Ship: Costa Fascinosa.
17 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona aboard Costa Fascinosa.
Departure: 27 Oct 2021 From: Cruise line: Crystal Cruises Cruise Ship: Crystal Endeavor.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires aboard Crystal Endeavor.
Departure: 23 Nov 2021 From: Cruise line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Navigator.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires onboard Seven Seas Navigator.
Departure: 05 Jan 2022 From: Cruise line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Voyager.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires onboard Seven Seas Voyager.
Departure: 05 Jan 2022 From: Cruise line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Voyager.
26 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago (San Antonio) onboard Seven Seas Voyager.
Departure: 01 Mar 2022 From: Cruise line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Voyager.
21 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Miami onboard Seven Seas Voyager.
Departure: 17 Mar 2022 From: Cruise line: Seabourn Cruise Ship: Seabourn Venture.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus aboard Seabourn Venture.
Departure: 17 Mar 2022 From: Cruise line: Seabourn Cruise Ship: Seabourn Venture.
22 Night Cruise sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Iquitos aboard Seabourn Venture.
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