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Ocyá Restaurant
Embark on a scenic boat tour of Rio's archipelago and taste local seafood
Marvel at a stunning sunset, make signature cocktails, and sample dishes at Ocyá, Rio's famous island fish restaurant
More...The Experience
Explore Rio de Janeiro's Marapendi Canal and Gigoia Island archipelago on a private boat tour and delight in local seafood and a cocktail workshop at Ocyá. You'll begin with a tranquil boat ride through the Pantanal Carioca's 10 picturesque islands in the Ilha da Gigoia archipelago, where you'll soak in an awe-inspiring sunset. Afterward, you'll head to the famed Ocyá restaurant on Ilha Primeira in Barra da Tijuca for appetizers such as acclaimed creamy shrimp garlic bread, smoked fish sausage, and crispy fried fish paired with unique gin cocktails presented by the bartender and finished at the table. Plus, discover how to make each drink in an on-site workshop and receive the recipes to recreate the magic back home. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Witnessing a magical sunset moment as the sun dips below the horizon after a perfect day on Rio's spectacular waterways.
The highlights
- Relish a private boat tour through the scenic Ilha da Gigoia archipelago and Marapendi Canal
- Catch a spectacular sunset over the water
- Indulge in appetizers such as creamy shrimp garlic bread and smoked fish sausage at Rio's famous Ocyá restaurant
- Take part in a mixology workshop led by Ocyá's bartender and return home with the recipes
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Experience is valid on select dates until March 31, 2025
- Experience must be booked at least 23 days in advance
- Experience is for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 people
- Price listed is for 1 person
- Cardholders may purchase this experience for up to 10 people
- A return boat trip will be included at the customer's preferred time
- By clicking "Book here", you agree to all our Terms of Use
Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted
About our partner
Ocyá Restaurant
More than just a restaurant specializing in fish and seafood, Ocyá offers a unique dining experience like no other in Rio de Janeiro. With two locations led by chef, diver, and fisherman Geronimo Athuel—one on Ilha Primeira (Barra da Tijuca) and the other in Leblon—Ocyá is dedicated to the art of fish maturation, grilling, and full utilization of each catch. Ocyá prioritizes conscious and selective fishing, valuing rare fish that are seldom found elsewhere. This is made possible by Geronimo's meticulous work and research methods. Lesser-known species, such as sororoca, faqueco, guaivira, carapeba, and pitangola, arrive super fresh and are preserved in a large maturation chamber. Here, the team carefully monitors and controls temperature and humidity to ensure the fish reach their peak flavor and texture. The drinks menu is crafted to complement the dishes perfectly, utilizing ingredients and techniques from the kitchen in the bar. The cocktail bar combines contemporary and classic styles, adding modern touches to traditional recipes while maintaining their foundational flavors. Born in São Paulo, Geronimo Athuel moved with his family to Minas Gerais and later to Espírito Santo, where he learned fishing techniques and fish preparation from local fishermen. As an experienced fisherman and diver, he sought culinary knowledge in Central America, working in various hotels. He describes himself as someone who "always swam against the current," choosing a path different from the European culinary training most aspiring chefs pursued at the time. Before opening Ocyá, Geronimo worked at Atlântico in Belo Horizonte and Estúdios Globo's Restaurants, as well as in the kitchen of D.O.M., led by chef Alex Atala in São Paulo.
