This article is part of Traveller’s ultimate guide to cruise ports. See all stories . One of the world’s most vibrant cities in one of the world’s most beautiful settings will have you in the mood for sequins and samba.
Who goes there Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Rio is a key South American port of call, so all mainstream and luxury cruise companies will take you there, either as part of world cruises or South America itineraries. Among them are Azamara, Celebrity, Cunard, Oceania, Princess and Silversea. Some cruise lines such as Scenic and Seabourn also sail itineraries along the Brazilian coast and Amazon.
Sail on in Don’t miss this sail in, absolutely one of the world’s best. Cruise ships glide into Guanabara Bay past the city’s famous beaches, skirting Sugarloaf Mountain and yacht-studded marinas before docking just beyond the city centre. The panoramas of the city against its mountainous backdrop are stunning.
The statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooks it all, arms out as if to say: you can’t beat this. Berth rites Impossible to miss..
. the striking Museum of Tomorrow by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. Credit: Getty Images Ships dock at Pier Maua, part of a major overhaul of the waterfront for the 2016 Olympic Games.
You’ll find a few stores, cafes and a currency exchange in the terminal. You’ll hardly miss the spectacular pier-side Museum of Tomorrow (applied sciences) by renowned Spanish-Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava. Boardwalks, an .