Boat for 15 people in Rio: prices and options
Marcos, partner at WeBoat
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Quick answer
For a group of 14 to 16, six WeBoat boats have the right capacity at no extra charge, all leaving from Marina da Glória. On Route 2 (Praia Vermelha), the price for the boat ranges from R$ 2,500 (WeBoat 32 on a weekday) to R$ 4,300 (WeBoat Ghost 36). With 15 people, the cheapest trip comes to R$ 153 per person. Before choosing, check whether you will book a bartender, DJ or photographer: these professionals count toward the boat’s capacity.
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Facts used in this post
- Capacity (maximum and with staff), price per route, extra-person charge and extra hour:
GET /public/lanchas, checked on Oct 26, 2026. - BBQ with Sides (price tiers, 7-person minimum, grill master on board) and the staff each service brings:
GET /public/servicos, Oct 26, 2026. - Hired professionals (DJ, photographer, open bar bartender) count as passengers: FAQ.
- Price rule for own boats:
GET /public/tipo-preco, Oct 26, 2026.
Which boats take 15 people?
For WeBoat’s own boats, the first price is the promotional price and the second is the regular price. Partner boats have one price every day.
| Boat | Type | Takes up to | Route 1 | Route 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeBoat Oceanic 36 | own | 14 people | R$ 2,400 / R$ 2,800 | R$ 2,600 / R$ 3,000 |
| WeBoat 32 | own | 15 people | R$ 2,300 / R$ 2,700 | R$ 2,500 / R$ 2,900 |
| WeBoat Ghost 36 | partner | 15 people | R$ 3,800 | R$ 4,300 |
| WeBoat 390 | own | 16 people (18 on board with staff) | R$ 2,600 / R$ 3,100 | R$ 2,800 / R$ 3,300 |
| WeBoat Carbrasmar 41 | partner | 16 people | R$ 3,700 | R$ 4,000 |
| WeBoat 400 | partner | 16 people at no extra charge | R$ 4,000 | R$ 4,000 |
Prices for the whole boat, 5 hours, checked against the API on Oct 26, 2026. Partner boat pages are in Portuguese. The WeBoat 400 takes up to 22 people, at R$ 150 per person from the 17th guest on.
With 15 people on Route 2 on a weekday, the WeBoat 32 comes to R$ 167 per person and the WeBoat 390 to R$ 187.
Do the bartender, DJ and photographer count toward capacity?
They do. A hired professional counts toward the boat’s passenger limit, and in this group size that changes the choice:
- The WeBoat 32 takes 15 people in total. With 15 guests, there is no room left for the Premium Open Bar bartender, a DJ or a photographer.
- The WeBoat 390 takes 16 guests and up to 18 people on board including staff. You can have 16 guests and two professionals.
BBQ with Sides and All Inclusive Premium work differently: the crew can take the place of the grill master (and, with All Inclusive, the bartender too), and in that case they don’t take up guest spots. The WeBoat team confirms this when you book.
Worked example: 16 people, Saturday, with BBQ
Inputs:
- Boat: WeBoat 390 (own)
- Route: Route 2, Praia Vermelha
- Day: Saturday, morning shift (9am to 2pm), regular price
- People: 16, plus the grill master (17 on board, within the limit of 18)
- Service: BBQ with Sides
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| WeBoat 390, Route 2, regular price | R$ 3,300 |
| BBQ with Sides (16 × R$ 150) | R$ 2,400 |
| BBQ grill fee | waived with the service |
| Total | R$ 5,700 |
| Per person | R$ 356 |
BBQ with Sides includes picanha, chorizo, pork picanha, Tuscan sausage, chicken drumettes, queijo coalho (grilling cheese), garlic bread, rice, crunchy farofa, potato salad, vinaigrette salsa, soft drinks, juice and water. For 16 to 20 people it costs R$ 150 per person.
The cheapest trip for 15 people is the WeBoat 32 on Route 1, on a Tuesday afternoon (2:30pm to 7:30pm): R$ 2,300 in total, R$ 153 per person, with no services.
Which one should you choose?
- A group of 15 bringing its own drinks and food: WeBoat 32, the cheapest in this range.
- A group of 16, or of 15 with a bartender or photographer: WeBoat 390.
- A group that wants air conditioning: WeBoat Ghost 36, which has AC for a R$ 1,000 generator fee.
- A group that may still grow: WeBoat 400, which goes up to 22 people at R$ 150 per person from the 17th on.
Frequently asked questions
Do children count toward capacity?
Yes. Everyone on board counts toward the boat’s limit, whatever their age.
Is there a minimum number of people for the BBQ?
Yes. BBQ with Sides is charged for at least 7 people. With 15 or 16, the minimum makes no difference.
Does the price change on Sundays?
On WeBoat’s own boats, Sunday morning has the promotional price and Sunday afternoon the regular price. Partner boats have the same price every day.
How much is an extra hour?
R$ 800 on the WeBoat 32, WeBoat Oceanic 36, WeBoat Ghost 36 and WeBoat 390; R$ 1,000 on the WeBoat Carbrasmar 41; R$ 1,800 on the WeBoat 400.
By Marcos, partner at WeBoat. Prices and capacities checked against the WeBoat API on Oct 26, 2026.
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