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Rio de Janeiro Ends Cruise Season with Record Visitors and Prepares Calendar of Major Events for 2025
The State Tourism Secretariat of Rio de Janeiro (Setur-RJ) and TurisRio officially closed the 2024/2025 cruise season on April 21. The report indicates significant results for tourism in the state.
From October 2024 to April 2025, Pier Mauá received 36 ships, including 25 international and 11 national vessels. In total, there were 107 dockings, bringing in over 327,000 visitors. This number reinforces the importance of Rio de Janeiro in the national tourism scene.
Recognition of Importance for Tourism
The State Secretary of Tourism, Gustavo Tutuca, celebrated the results. “Pier Mauá plays an essential role in Rio de Janeiro’s tourism, directly contributing to the economic activity of the entire state.,” he stated.
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Styrofoam block cut with hot wire turned into a real boat with three layers of fiberglass and polyester resin, floats without rotting or rusting, carries up to five people, and uses a professional shipyard sandwich technique for less than R$ 500 per square meter.
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With a capacity for 9,100 vehicles, solar panels on deck, and liquefied natural gas engines, the Höegh Aurora is the world’s largest car carrier, and the ship that can embark an entire city’s worth of cars in a single voyage will transition to zero-carbon ammonia by 2027, becoming the first large cargo ship in history to completely abandon fossil fuels.
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Portonave is investing R$ 2 billion to modernize the Port of Navegantes and accommodate ships up to 400 meters, but the project depends on the federal government deepening the channel from 14 to 17 meters, a concession that is at the TCU.
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With 195 meters and 19,235 gross tons, the REV Ocean will be the world’s largest yacht when it is delivered at the end of 2026, and this Norwegian vessel, which took more than eight years to build, is not just a billionaire’s luxury, but a floating scientific laboratory funded by the same man who built his fortune by fishing and drilling the ocean he now tries to save.
Extended Stay of Cruise Ships Boosts Economy
Another highlight of the season was the increase in the duration of stay for ships at the Port of Rio. This change reflected the search for more complete itineraries and in-depth cultural experiences. As a result, there was a positive impact on the city’s commerce and service network.
The operations manager of Pier Mauá, Marcello Chagas, also assessed the season as positive. “We are closing another successful season. We noticed an increase in interest for alternative tourist routes, which attracted various vessels for longer stays. The terminal, the shipping companies, and their passengers are betting on the success of the next cruise season,” he declared.
Intense Activity and Renewed Confidence
Throughout the period, the terminal experienced intense activity. In four days, it received five ships simultaneously. There was also a day with four vessels, seven days with three ships, and 18 days with two dockings on the same day. The constant flow reinforced the maritime companies’ confidence in the Rio de Janeiro destination.
Upcoming Events at Pier Mauá
With the end of the cruise season, Pier Mauá is now focused on its role as an event center. The historical and modern structure of the venue, combined with its strategic location, enhances the space as a stage for major attractions.
Among the events already confirmed for 2025 are the Rio Art Tattoo Festival, Rio Innovation Week, and Rio Construção Summit. The expectation is that new attractions will further expand the cultural and business calendar of Rio de Janeiro.
Information from Brasilturis.
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