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Praia do Cassino: World's Longest Beach Private 4x4 Safari

Tear across Cassino Beach — at 254 km, the longest beach on Earth — in a private 4x4, reaching the remote Molhe do Rio Grande sea walls where river meets ocean in a dramatic collision of currents. A truly once-in-a-lifetime coastal wilderness encounter.

What to expect

Your expert driver-guide picks you up dockside and heads south along the hard-packed shoreline, the Atlantic roaring to your left and untouched dunes to your right. At the iconic Molhe do Rio Grande, you stand at the exact point where the vast Lagoa dos Patos meets the open Atlantic — a raw, windswept spectacle few travelers ever witness. En route, watch for sea birds, fishing communities, and the old lighthouse that has guided mariners for over a century. The return leg hugs the surf line at golden hour for unforgettable photography.

Book it with
Rio Grande Ecoturismo (local specialist operator)
BRL 350–520 per person (private 4x4 safari, 4 hrs)
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Good to know

Allow 4 hours; departures from the cruise terminal in your own private vehicle. All-aboard is typically early evening — confirm your ship's schedule and build in a 45-minute buffer. Pre-book directly as private 4x4 slots are limited.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Rio Grande — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Insignia
12 nights · calls at Rio Grande
from $3,899
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Azamara · Azamara Quest
14 nights · calls at Rio Grande
from $6,585
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Seabourn · Seabourn Venture
16 nights · calls at Rio Grande
from $9,598
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Regent · Seven Seas Mariner
11 nights · calls at Rio Grande
from $10,950
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