if visitors are not wanting to charter a whole yacht but would rather be taken out for a day tour this is also available - yachts can be hired with a skipper and guests can be taken out on full day or half day sunset sailing trips. popular destinations for these usually include guanabara bay from which there are great views of sugar loaf mountain and corcovado and ilha grande, which is an absolutely beautiful island located within a couple of hours of the city of rio - other popular destinations by yacht include angra dos reis and buzios, where visitors can go diving or learn to sail themselves.

angra dos reis is home to an array of islands, ranging from deserted beach idylls to sophisticated areas of development, where one can find delicious cuisine and up-market hotels.