Azamara Journey Rio Carnival & Brazil Shore Excursions

25Fev25 – 22Mar25
Buenos Aires to Bridgetown
25-Night Cruise

Azamara Journey will be sailing through Brazilian waters from the 2nd until the 18th of March.

DoBrazilRight organizes all the Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Manaus groups! To ensure everything is tailored to your needs, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page to specify your group size preference. We´ll handle the rest!

Group Sizes / Vehicles
6-9 Passengers / 15-Passenger Van
10-18 Passengers / 26-Passenger Minibus

Except for Rio where there are 7 Group Size Options

Join our Small Group Tours for unforgettable experiences!

At least 30% of Empty Seats

2025 Rio de Janeiro Carnival
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The 2025 Rio Carnival starts on the 1st of March, Saturday. The main Carnival events are the Parades held at the Sambadrome. It´s a fierce competition, and the main parades take place on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (2nd, 3rd, and 4th of March), the so-called Special Group Parades.

DoBrazilRight Tours & Travel is a Rio Carnival Specialist with over 20 years of Experience selling Carnival Tours and Packages.

We highly recommend the Open Front Boxes as the best seats to watch the Carnival Parade, and below, you´ll find a comparison between the Boxes and the Grandstands.


Open Front Boxes	Grandstands
Best Assigned seats in the entire Venue, especially on Row A where there won´t be anyone seated in front of you.	Most affordable tickets to watch the Parade. Spaces are not Assigned, except for Sector 9
Located on the Parade Runaway Level, you can see every little detail of the performances, floaters, costumes, expressions, and the intensity of the Drummers.	Beautiful Panoramic Views and pictures of the Parade.
Best Sectors – 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 & 13 We included Sector 13 as they are the least expensive boxes and an excellent opportunity to save, especially on Row A.	Best Sectors 9 – Only one with assigned spaces! Very Centrally located.
Tips on Front Box Sectors Sectors 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 – Favorite Sectors among Brazilians. Sector 9 – Very Central and the most expensive of all Sectors. Located next to the Judges! Sector 11 – Best Drummers Experience from all Sectors as the 2nd Drummers Playing area is next to Sector 11. You will have the drummers playing close to you for half of every parade! Sector 13 – Amazing Value for Row A, and since you´ll be at the ground parade level without a Panoramic View, you will see the same exact parade as if you were on Sector 7 or 9, but saving a lot!	Tips on Grandstand Sectors Sector 9 – The only Grandstand Sector with assigned spaces. It costs more, but there is no need to arrive early at all (the greatest advantage). Located next to the Judges!

Round Trip Sambadrome Transfers – Port Terminal Pick-up, right outside Passengers Terminal # 4 at pre-scheduled times, will drop you off inside the Venue (which is a fantastic plus). Return Buses leave the Sambadrome always at the end of each group parade, and from the same point, you will disembark on your arrival. This is a very convenient service considering traffic jams, detours, roadblocks, and crowded locations throughout the city, as you may return all night long, always at the end of each group parade (4 different return times!).

Delivery

For the first time in 2025, all Parade Tickets will be electronic. Delivery will not be necessary; however, instructions for ownership transfers will be emailed around January.

Below are all the Services DoBrazilRight offers for the Azamara Journey 25-Night Carnival Rio & Amazon Voyage Passengers. All Private Tours below are custom-made only for the Azamara Journey guests!

Azamara Journey 2025 RIO CARNIVAL 2-Day Tour with BBQ Lunch @ top-notch Fogo de Chão Botafogo

02Mar25 – Sunday – 9:45am
03Mar25 – Monday – 7:50am

Rio de Janeiro 2-Day Private Group Tour Includes:
Round Trip Transportation from/to Rio de Janeiro Port Terminal
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
All Christ Statue and Sugar Loaf Entrance Fees
Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches visitation.
All-you-can-eat Brazilian BBQ Lunch at Fogo de Chão Botafogo

Duration: 14 hours

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Looking for the most comfortable assigned seats to enjoy Carnival? Look no further than the Box Seats/Frisas! Click here to compare them with the Camarotes/VIP Skybox/Lounge Areas and discover why the Box Seats/Frisas are the best choice for comfort.

Carnival Parade Grandstand Sector 9 Tickets

02Mar25 – Sunday – 9:30pm
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03Mar25 – Monday – 9:30pm

Most popular tickets grant gorgeous panoramic views of the Parade.

We highly recommend Sector 9, the only one with assigned spaces (no need to arrive early at all!)

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Carnival Parade Box Seat Tickets

02Mar25 – Sunday – 9:30pm
or
03Mar25 – Monday – 9:30pm

BEST TICKETS IN THE ENTIRE VENUE

Sectors 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 & 13

Rows A to D guaranteed tickets

Closest seats to the Runaway with the most detailed views of the Parade!

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Brazil Private Tours Cruise Ships Shore Excursions

Round Trip Sambadrome Parade Transfers - Port Terminal Pick Up & Drop Off

02Mar25 – Sunday
or
03Mar25 – Monday

Meeting Point right outside Passengers Terminal # 4

A Shuttle Coupon is Required to board the Vehicle. Special Delivery for the Azamara Passengers.

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2025 Azamara Journey Brazil Shore Excursions

Please find below all Tours DoBrazilRight is offering the Azamara Journey 25-Night Voyage Passengers.

SALVADOR Half-Day Historic Walking Tour

06Mar25 – Thursday – 1:45pm Pick Up

3 Group Size Options!

Half-Day Tour Includes:
Round Trip Transportation from/to Salvador Sea Port
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
All Churches’ Entrance Fees
Walking Tour in the Historic District of Pelourinho, which has the most extensive collection of Barroco architecture in the Americas
Duration: 4 hours

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SALVADOR Half-Day Panoramic Tour

06Mar25 – Thursday – 1:45pm Pick Up

3 Group Size Options!

Half-Day Tour Includes:
Round Trip Transportation from/to Salvador Sea Port
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Small Vehicles/Groups
Panoramic Tour

Duration: 4 hours

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MANAUS Full Day Boat Tour - Meeting of the Waters, Swim with Pink Dolphins & Indigenous Village visitation with Lunch

14Mar25 – Friday – 9am Pick Up

2 Group Size Options!

Full-Day Tour Includes:
Round Trip Boat Transportation from/to Manaus Port Terminal
Swimming with Pink Dolphins, Meeting of the Waters, Indigenous Village Visitation and Interaction, Igapós, and Igarapés (flooded forest), and Lunch at Rainha da Selva Restaurant.
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Duration: 7 hours

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MANAUS Half-Day City Tour

15Mar25 – Saturday – 7:30am Pick Up

2 Group Size Options!

Half-Day Group Tour Includes:
Round Trip Transportation from/to Manaus Port Terminal
Ponta Negra Beach, Downtown Manaus, Amazon Theather, Galeria Amazonica & Adolpho Lisboa Market.

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
All Entrance Fees

Duration: 6 hours

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Please note all our Prices are “fixed and will be charged in Brazilian Reais BRL R$”. They are real-time converted to USD/GBP/EUR/CAD/AUD on the Product Pages just for your reference.
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   MoiraS142 
 30 March 2026
 
 
 Verified The best tour when visiting Rio on a cruise ship Excellent tour. I would highly recommend this company. In 2 half days we had a great overview of Rio. Our guide was very informative and passionate about Rio and also good fun.
  
 
        
   Sharon99_13 
 19 March 2026
 
 
 Verified Professional, friendly, courteous, reliable service from Marcelo We felt in safe, trustworthy hands and we were well looked after. Marcelo is professional, friendly, courteous and quick to respond. One of the self employed guides we met, praised Marcelo and Do Brazil Right as the best and most ethical tour company in Rio. Marcelo's advice was very helpful in putting our plan together and everything happened exactly according to plan. We had considered a DIY visit to Rio - but when we saw all the long lines we skipped everywhere and the chaos of the Carnaval - we were very glad indeed we had booked with him and listened to his advice. The Carnaval Champions Parade was amazing and for me with a bad back and hip, I am very glad we splashed out on a good seat which Marcelo booked for us. It's a long night! Based on our experience, I would definitely recommend Do Brazil Right for a visit to Rio and the Carnaval.
  
 
        
   Alicia A 
 18 March 2026
 
 
 Verified Rio Carnival 2026 Marcelo and his team provided a fantastic service and arranged everything impeccably for an amazing and memorable experience at Rio Carnival 2026! The level of service was exceptional. Everything arrived on time, the hotel was great, the parade including pick-up and drop-off went smoothly, very well organised and all on time. I would thoroughly recommend these guys to arrange your Carnival experience as it takes the stress out of it all! A massive thank you Marcelo. You and your team provided us with an exceptional level of service and a very memorable experience.
  
 
        
   Jennifer L 
 11 March 2026
 
 
 Verified HANDS DOWN BEST TOUR!!! Hands down best service and meticulous planning! I booked the carnival itineray for my 2 elderly Chinese parents with limited english skills, they had the once-in-a-lifetime seamless smooth experience! Marcelo is prompt with response, and knowledgeable and give me the best advice to optimize trip for my budget. They got the best seats in carnival we didn't think it would be possible. Best hotel location with discount to experience the festival with ease! Saved so much money and hassle through a professional! Absolutely recommend him over and over!!
  
 
        
   Susan Bille A 
 3 March 2026
 
 
 Verified Amazing night in Sambadromo Marcelo helped organizing tickets for Sambadromo for the elite series - tickets that are really High demand and not easy to get hold of. He was really helpful and I had an absolutely amazing experience. If in doubt do not hesitate to go to Sambadromo for the carnaval, and Marcelo does a great job to make sure you get a fantastic experience!
  
 
        
   zivalex 
 3 March 2026
 
 
 Verified A perfect experience in Rio This was one of the best trips we have ever taken, and we have done quite a few in our lives. I would like to thank Marcelo for the entire experience, attention to small details, courtesy and professionalism. There are a few points I would like to highlight as positive: - Fast and excellent communication via email; - Discounted payment plan - Excellent recommendations for Carnival Parade including purchasing excellent tickets - Beautiful private tour of Rio, accompanied by a very professional and nice guide, including a visit to a very special place - The Maze - a must see. - Excellent hotel that was recommended to us - directly 1st line on Copacabana! I wholeheartedly recommend everyone to enjoy Marcelo's services. We already miss Brazil! Thank you so much, Alex Daich.
  
 
        
   Tony H 
 20 February 2026
 
 
 Verified Rio Carnival Excellent company. First class guides with wonderful communication skills . The Carnival in Rio was amazing thanks to Marcelo at DoBrazilRight. Highly recommend to others as you will be well looked after and in safe hands
  
 
        
   ChrissieWirral 
 16 February 2026
 
 
 Verified Best ever company! Fantastic 2 days in Rio so well organised at a magical time to be in Rio but brings tremendous challenges with gridlocked roads and diversions often at standstill. Brilliantly managed by DoBrazilRight guide and driver. 10 out of 10 for managing itinerary to ensure we saw and did everything we planned. Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Mountain, ipanema, copacabana, city and much more. Sambadrome amazing!! Our guide was so informative, helpful, and fun. Tailored to our cruise timings. Communications fantastic. Cannot praise high enough.
  
 
        
   Vicky, Joe, Tony and Lorraine 
 15 February 2026
 
 
 Verified Rio Carnival Excellent trip to the Carnival, well worth the money, very efficient and Marcelo was very helpful and friendly, really recommend him and the site
  
 
        
   phil c 
 1 September 2025
 
 
 Verified Perfect way to see Rio in a day Excellent tour and tour guide. Very knowledgeable, English was excellent; van was very comfortable. Choice of venue for restaurant also very good.
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 79 reviews

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