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
- cruises to Buzios
- Buzios sailings
- Buzios cruises
- 3-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 3-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 5-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 5-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night Swan Hellenic cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Swan Hellenic cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 9-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 9-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 10-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 12-night Silversea cruise
- 16-night Seabourn cruise
Build Your Day in Buzios
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.
Orla Brigitte Bardot
If I could, I'd go there all the weekends!
Geriba Beach
The beach itself is reasonably wide and not overly crowded.
Maria Maria Café
The most AMAZING coffee in not only Buzios but the whole of Brazil.
Tartaruga Beach
An amazing and beautiful Beach with great views and nice water!
Buda Beach Búzios
Dough for little ones to play with and kids menu only r$35.
La Bardot Restaurant e churrasqueira
Juliette was an amazing waitress and the food was delicious
In Buzios
Nay was amazing with Ricardo.
Madame Bardot Restaurante
Delicious food, amazing drinks, great staff, and outstanding atmosphere!!
Bourbon Amarelo Café
Super good coffee, brownie was delicious as well and very nice view.
Juscelino Kubitschek statue
Also the ominous restaurant in the front deserves a visit.
Porto da Barra, Buzios
It is a lovely place with many options.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Primitivo Búzios
Fantastic gnocchi, huge portions and great presentation.
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Praia Geribá
Large spacious beach with great service from the local beach restaurant!
Open now
Praia de Manguinhos - (Búzios)
Peaceful and not dangerous!
Mirante do Forno
Didn’t stay for long, we parked, took pictures and left but it was nice.
Mirante das Ilhas
Amazing place, view and energy.
Restaurante Anexo Praia Búzios
We were delighted with the service and the food was lovely.
The House Of Rock And Roll
Live music and great fun
Closed · Opens 6 PM Wed
Folga Bodegón Argentino
Had the best steak I ate in Brasil, excellent chimichurri, super nice waiter
Bananaland Búzios
The steak was outstanding and the risotto was a perfect pairing.
Noi Bar & Restaurante Buzios
Cute bar, nice music, excellent service.
Mata Hari Buzios Restaurante
Good level of food and drink for a good price
Closed · Opens 12 PM Tue
Mirante do Pai Vitório - (Búzios)
bring your own drinking water and or whatever you'd like to consume.
Open now
Shopping N1
Lots of shopo to choose from
Open · Closes 12 AM
Bamboo Búzios Hostel
Really good location and good activities hosted.
Belli Belli Gastrobar
The food as the drinks are high quality and the service is top notch!
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Silk Beach Club Búzios
Great beach bar, with fine dining, fantastic views, and great service.
Xerelete Búzios
Vibes, music, food, and service were incredible.
Bar do Zé
Amazing food Great service Awesome views Worth the visit
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Restaurante Chilenazo Buzios, estamos frente a la plaza
The dishes were prepared with care and presented beautifully.
Sanse - Cozinha Afetiva
Amazing food, attentive waiters, good drinks and good coffee.
Sukão
Really tasty hamburgers with a relaxed atmosphere.
Donatto Ristorante Búzios
The empanadas are absolutely incredible try all five, will not disappoint.
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Praia João Fernandinho
They are like sharks
Cafe Porteño
Full breakfast combo and great lunch options.
Mirante de João Fernandes
Nice spot to take pictures and enjoy the views
Golden Bread & Coffee
Excellent espresso ..nice clean crowd, good service
Ponta da Lagoinha
Fantastic place
Restaurante Altto e Lounge Bar
The service was excellent, with great food and a fantastic atmosphere.
Praia da Armação
Easy access, parking lot, calm sea when I’ve been.
Baixo Araguaia Búzios
The baby beef was unreal and prices are extremely affordable.
Mirante da Azeda
Great experience
Mistico Restaurant
Food, environment, views, service, drinks just a 5 star experience.
AMERI CAFÉ Bistro
Tasty toasts, good vegetarian breakfast options.
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Shopping Aldeia da Praia
Different shops Restaurant and Ice-cream.
Open · Closes 10 PM
NAMI Gastrobar
The food was wow and the view is amazing
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Quintal dos Búzios
Phenomenal food, excellent service, and a lovely environment!
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Tue
TAWA BEACH
Great house music sat night by live DJ.
Gypsy Búzios
Great music bar, the elevated terrace has one of the best views in Buzios
Playa do Canto
Very beautiful and not too full
Canto Restô
Wonderful experience, great food, great service, very attentive servers.
BigDogs - Búzios.
Great food, friendly staff and amazing location.
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Uai Beach Búzios
Vegan options 🌱 Not very delicious but acceptable
Praia Olho de Boi
Beautiful nudist beach with a gay crusing area nearby!
74 Restaurant
Exceptional food, service, and view!
Tropical Bistrô
The service was fantastic and the meal was perfect cooked!
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Orlabella Búzios
The best cocktails we’ve had in Brazil.
Lookout Mountain of Emerências
74 OSTERIA
Excellent service, great atmosphere, and the service was brilliant.
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Restaurante La Gare
The seafood risotto is excellent—full of flavor and perfectly prepared.
Babylon Búzios
The boat ride was actually really fun!
MACAW BÚZIOS
Dine-in
Ginga Bar & Cafe
Amazing food, coffee, cake and service!
Closed · Opens 7 PM
Casa da Bebida Bar Buzios
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery
Comune | Restaurante e Bar em Búzios
Super cute place with a diverse menu and great sunset spot.
Fashion Outlet Búzios
A lot of places to get clothes at.
Open · Closes 12 AM
MondoKhan
Dine-in
The Jul's Búzios
The waiter Pedro was awesome, very kind and attentive.
Búzios On Mall
Great internal square .
Open · Closes 12 AM
Farm Rio
Wonderful shop with excellent customer care.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Piscina Natural da Azedinha
Best sunset in Buzios
Gruta dos Amores
The final descent has a couple of ropes to help go down and up.
Mirante do Boi
A must see place when visiting Buzios
Shopping Buzios
Open · Closes 10 PM
Búzios Remvi
Stunning view from above Buzios!
Travessa dos Arcos
Open · Closes 11 PM
Shopping Geriba Center
Open · Closes 12:30 AM
Armação de búzios
Cartel "I ️BUZIOS"
Vibz Music Bar - Búzios
Dine-in·Drive-through·No-contact delivery
Búzios Shopping
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
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.
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.
Cruise Lines at Buzios
- MSC Cruises (155 cruises)
- Seabourn (27 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (6 cruises)
- Swan Hellenic (3 cruises)
- Silversea (2 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (1 cruise)
Cruises Departing From Buzios
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Ship Schedule at Buzios
Buzios Location
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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).