Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s iconic port city known as the “Marvelous City” and home of Christ the Redeemer. It serves as the primary cruise gateway to Brazil and South America.

The city is famous for the Christ the Redeemer statue, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and the Sugarloaf Mountain. Cruisers come for the beaches, the samba, and the dramatic natural beauty.

Cultural offerings include the annual Rio Carnival with its world-famous parades, signature feijoada and caipirinhas, and the vibrant Brazilian energy and music. The blend of iconic landmarks, world-class beaches, and passionate Brazilian culture makes Rio de Janeiro one of the world’s most spectacular cruise ports.

Track ship arrivals and departures in the Port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Real-time live ship traffic in the Port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is now centered in the port tracker map below.