Guanabara Bay was discovered on January 1, 1502, and the city was named Rio de Janeiro because of the importance of this date. During the course of this cruise, you will discover the bay's many islands such as Governador Island, Fundão, and Snakes' Islands.
From a point between the cities of Rio and Niteroi, you will be able to admire the bay, Copacabana's beaches, the Sugarloaf and the Christ the Redeemer statue. You will also be able to see the Botafogo and Flamengo districts, as well as Santa Cruz fortress which defends the bay.