Buzios

Buzios

Brazil

Sail to pristine beaches and crystalline coves where bohemian charm meets luxury dining and water sports in this captivating coastal paradise.

Currency Brazilian Real (BRL)
Language Portuguese
Time Zone BRT (UTC-3)
Best Time to Visit Nov–Mar
Typical Duration 7-14 nights
Price Range $341–$79,198 per person
Port Type Port of Call
Tender Port Yes

Buzios is renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and charming colonial architecture, making it a popular leisure destination on South American cruise itineraries.

Cruises that visit Buzios

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Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Getting around:
Praia João Fernandes You can have drinks, food, some scuba, kayaking. Hotel · ★ 4.6 · 23k
Orla Brigitte Bardot If I could, I'd go there all the weekends! Public beach · ★ 4.7 · 20k
Geriba Beach The beach itself is reasonably wide and not overly crowded. Beach · ★ 4.6 · 16k
Maria Maria Café The most AMAZING coffee in not only Buzios but the whole of Brazil. Breakfast · ★ 4.8 · 13k
Tartaruga Beach An amazing and beautiful Beach with great views and nice water! Beach · ★ 4.5 · 12k
Buda Beach Búzios Dough for little ones to play with and kids menu only r$35. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 8k
La Bardot Restaurant e churrasqueira Juliette was an amazing waitress and the food was delicious Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 7k
In Buzios Nay was amazing with Ricardo. Tour operator · ★ 4.6 · 7k
Madame Bardot Restaurante Delicious food, amazing drinks, great staff, and outstanding atmosphere!! Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 6k
Bourbon Amarelo Café Super good coffee, brownie was delicious as well and very nice view. Coffee shop · ★ 4.9 · 5k
Juscelino Kubitschek statue Also the ominous restaurant in the front deserves a visit. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 4k
Porto da Barra, Buzios It is a lovely place with many options. Shopping mall · ★ 4.8 · 3k Open · Closes 12 AM
Primitivo Búzios Fantastic gnocchi, huge portions and great presentation. Italian · ★ 4.7 · 3k Closed · Opens 6 PM
Praia Geribá Large spacious beach with great service from the local beach restaurant! Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 3k Open now
Praia de Manguinhos - (Búzios) Peaceful and not dangerous! Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 3k
Mirante do Forno Didn’t stay for long, we parked, took pictures and left but it was nice. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 3k
Mirante das Ilhas Amazing place, view and energy. Observatory · ★ 4.8 · 3k
Restaurante Anexo Praia Búzios We were delighted with the service and the food was lovely. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 3k
The House Of Rock And Roll Live music and great fun Bar · ★ 4.7 · 3k Closed · Opens 6 PM Wed
Folga Bodegón Argentino Had the best steak I ate in Brasil, excellent chimichurri, super nice waiter Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 3k
Bananaland Búzios The steak was outstanding and the risotto was a perfect pairing. Brazilian · ★ 4.7 · 2k
Noi Bar & Restaurante Buzios Cute bar, nice music, excellent service. Bar · ★ 4.4 · 2k
Mata Hari Buzios Restaurante Good level of food and drink for a good price Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 2k Closed · Opens 12 PM Tue
Mirante do Pai Vitório - (Búzios) bring your own drinking water and or whatever you'd like to consume. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 2k Open now
Shopping N1 Lots of shopo to choose from Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 2k Open · Closes 12 AM
Bamboo Búzios Hostel Really good location and good activities hosted. Hotel · ★ 4.7 · 2k
Belli Belli Gastrobar The food as the drinks are high quality and the service is top notch! Seafood · ★ 4.6 · 2k Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Silk Beach Club Búzios Great beach bar, with fine dining, fantastic views, and great service. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 2k
Xerelete Búzios Vibes, music, food, and service were incredible. Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 2k
Bar do Zé Amazing food Great service Awesome views Worth the visit Seafood · ★ 4.5 · 2k Closed · Opens 5 PM
Restaurante Chilenazo Buzios, estamos frente a la plaza The dishes were prepared with care and presented beautifully. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 2k
Sanse - Cozinha Afetiva Amazing food, attentive waiters, good drinks and good coffee. Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 2k
Sukão Really tasty hamburgers with a relaxed atmosphere. Sandwich · ★ 4.8 · 2k
Donatto Ristorante Búzios The empanadas are absolutely incredible try all five, will not disappoint. Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 5 PM
Praia João Fernandinho They are like sharks Beach · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Cafe Porteño Full breakfast combo and great lunch options. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Mirante de João Fernandes Nice spot to take pictures and enjoy the views Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 1k
Golden Bread & Coffee Excellent espresso ..nice clean crowd, good service Coffee shop · ★ 4.3 · 1k
Ponta da Lagoinha Fantastic place Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 1k
Restaurante Altto e Lounge Bar The service was excellent, with great food and a fantastic atmosphere. Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 1k
Praia da Armação Easy access, parking lot, calm sea when I’ve been. Beach · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Baixo Araguaia Búzios The baby beef was unreal and prices are extremely affordable. Family-friendly · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Mirante da Azeda Great experience Scenic spot · ★ 4.8 · 1k
Mistico Restaurant Food, environment, views, service, drinks just a 5 star experience. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k
AMERI CAFÉ Bistro Tasty toasts, good vegetarian breakfast options. Coffee shop · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 6 PM
Shopping Aldeia da Praia Different shops Restaurant and Ice-cream. Shopping mall · ★ 4.6 · 1k Open · Closes 10 PM
NAMI Gastrobar The food was wow and the view is amazing Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 4 PM
Quintal dos Búzios Phenomenal food, excellent service, and a lovely environment! Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Tue
TAWA BEACH Great house music sat night by live DJ. Bar · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Gypsy Búzios Great music bar, the elevated terrace has one of the best views in Buzios Live music bar · ★ 4.2 · 1k
Playa do Canto Very beautiful and not too full Public beach · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Canto Restô Wonderful experience, great food, great service, very attentive servers. Mediterranean · ★ 4.5 · 1k
BigDogs - Búzios. Great food, friendly staff and amazing location. Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 5 PM
Uai Beach Búzios Vegan options 🌱 Not very delicious but acceptable Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Praia Olho de Boi Beautiful nudist beach with a gay crusing area nearby! Beach · ★ 4.4 · 1k
74 Restaurant Exceptional food, service, and view! Brazilian · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Tropical Bistrô The service was fantastic and the meal was perfect cooked! Mediterranean · ★ 5 · 1k Closed · Opens 5 PM
Orlabella Búzios The best cocktails we’ve had in Brazil. Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Lookout Mountain of Emerências Tourist attraction · ★ 4.9 · 0k
74 OSTERIA Excellent service, great atmosphere, and the service was brilliant. Italian · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM
Restaurante La Gare The seafood risotto is excellent—full of flavor and perfectly prepared. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Babylon Búzios The boat ride was actually really fun! Tour agency · ★ 4.3 · 0k
MACAW BÚZIOS Dine-in Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 0k
Ginga Bar & Cafe Amazing food, coffee, cake and service! Cafe · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 7 PM
Casa da Bebida Bar Buzios Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery Cocktail bar · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Comune | Restaurante e Bar em Búzios Super cute place with a diverse menu and great sunset spot. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Fashion Outlet Búzios A lot of places to get clothes at. Shopping mall · ★ 4.4 · 0k Open · Closes 12 AM
MondoKhan Dine-in Art cafe · ★ 4.5 · 0k
The Jul's Búzios The waiter Pedro was awesome, very kind and attentive. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Búzios On Mall Great internal square . Shopping mall · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open · Closes 12 AM
Farm Rio Wonderful shop with excellent customer care. Women's clothing store · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open · Closes 11 PM
Piscina Natural da Azedinha Best sunset in Buzios Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Gruta dos Amores The final descent has a couple of ropes to help go down and up. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Mirante do Boi A must see place when visiting Buzios Hiking area · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Shopping Buzios Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 0k Open · Closes 10 PM
Búzios Remvi Stunning view from above Buzios! Bar · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Travessa dos Arcos Shopping mall · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open · Closes 11 PM
Shopping Geriba Center Shopping mall · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open · Closes 12:30 AM
Armação de búzios Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Cartel "I ️BUZIOS" Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Vibz Music Bar - Búzios Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery Gastropub · ★ 5 · 0k
Búzios Shopping Shopping mall · ★ 5 · 0k

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

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About Buzios

Buzios stands out as one of South America's most enchanting cruise destinations, offering an irresistible blend of pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and cosmopolitan charm. This picturesque coastal town, perched on a peninsula just 170 kilometers northeast of Rio de Janeiro, has become a favorite port of call for discerning cruisers seeking an authentic Brazilian experience without sacrificing sophistication. With five major cruise lines—including MSC Cruises, Seabourn, Oceania Cruises, Silversea, and Swan Hellenic—regularly calling here, Buzios welcomes over 177 cruises annually, making it an increasingly popular stop on South American itineraries.

As a primarily port-of-call destination, Buzios typically features on seven-night cruises that explore Brazil's stunning coastline, with convenient connections to neighboring ports like Santos, Salvador de Bahia, Maceió, Rio de Janeiro, and the island paradise of Ilha Grande. The peak season runs from November through March, when the Southern Hemisphere summer brings perfect weather and vibrant energy to the town.

Passengers disembarking in Buzios discover a wonderfully walkable destination where colonial architecture meets modern amenities. The famous Rua das Pedras—a charming pedestrian street lined with galleries, boutiques, and restaurants—lies within easy reach of the port, while seventeen stunning beaches offer everything from water sports to peaceful sunbathing. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, Buzios delivers an unforgettable Brazilian escape.
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Reasons to Visit

1

Explore Buzios's Charming Colonial Streets

Wander through the picturesque Rua das Pedras, the heart of Buzios's historic center, lined with colorful colonial architecture, boutique galleries, and artisan shops. This pedestrian-friendly street captures the town's bohemian charm and offers authentic glimpses into local life, making it perfect for a leisurely morning stroll before returning to your ship.

2

Savor Fresh Seafood at Waterfront Restaurants

Indulge in Buzios's renowned seafood cuisine at harborside restaurants serving grilled moqueca, fresh catch of the day, and traditional Brazilian dishes. The town's fishing heritage ensures exceptional quality, and dining with views of the sparkling Atlantic waters provides an unforgettable culinary experience unique to this coastal destination.

3

Relax on Pristine Crescent Bay Beaches

Discover Buzios's stunning beaches, including the iconic Praia da Armação with its dramatic crescent shape and calm turquoise waters. Whether you prefer swimming, sunbathing, or simply soaking in the natural beauty, these accessible beaches offer the perfect escape for a refreshing few hours during your port visit.

4

Browse Local Artisan Markets and Galleries

Visit Buzios's vibrant craft markets and art galleries showcasing handmade jewelry, textiles, and paintings by local artisans. The town's thriving creative community offers authentic souvenirs and unique pieces you won't find elsewhere, perfect for capturing the artistic spirit of this bohemian seaside town.

5

Experience Sunset at Orla Bardot Promenade

Stroll along the scenic waterfront promenade named after Brigitte Bardot, who famously visited Buzios in the 1960s and helped put it on the map. This picturesque walkway offers stunning Atlantic views, charming cafés, and the perfect vantage point to witness the spectacular Brazilian sunset before heading back to your ship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buzios known for?

Buzios is a peninsula famous for its beaches, watersports, and Bardot-era charm.

How far is Buzios from Rio de Janeiro?

Approximately two hours by road, depending on traffic.

What activities can you enjoy in Buzios?

Surfing, diving, hiking, boating, and exploring charming harbor towns.

When is the best time to visit Buzios?

Year-round pleasant climate; peak season in summer (December–March).