unique and unforgettable, spending new years' eve on a small boat across from copacabana beach is perhaps one of the very best experiences one can have.

watching the fireworks form the bay gives a new and completely unique vision of copacabana's skyline at night, not to mention the fireworks reflected on the water all around the boat, at the sound of the fireworks being even closer and more potent.

getting into position also is part of the fun, as the boat ride sails along urca, leme, and many of the cruise ships gathered for the occasion.

with music blasting on-board, and plenty of champagne to pop, the night turns instantly magic.