Boat for 30 to 65 people in Rio: the options for large groups
Marcos, partner at WeBoat
· 5 min read
· 5 min read
Quick answer
Above 22 people, WeBoat works with three partner boats, all leaving from Marina da Glória: the Barco Gourmet 53 (up to 40 people), the WeBoat Malik (up to 50) and the Catamarã Oceano (up to 65). On Route 1, in the morning, a group of 40 pays R$ 8,200 on the Barco Gourmet 53 or R$ 8,500 on the Malik. For 65 people, the Oceano costs R$ 16,400, including the mandatory lifeguard. All three add a charge above a set number of people, and each has its own shift times.
In this guide
Facts used in this post
- Base, maximum and with-staff capacity, extra-person charge, shift times, afternoon surcharge, routes, extra hour, BBQ grill and lifeguard:
GET /public/lanchas, checked on Oct 26, 2026. - BBQ with Sides and the Premium Party & Decoration Kit (custom quote above 50 feet):
GET /public/servicos, Oct 26, 2026. - All three boats leave from Marina da Glória (each boat’s page).
Which boats take more than 22 people?
| Boat | Length | Base price covers | Takes up to | Extra-person charge | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barco Gourmet 53 | 53 ft | 30 people | 40 people | R$ 1,200 flat, from the 31st | 9am to 2pm; 2:30pm to 7:30pm (R$ 500 extra) |
| WeBoat Malik | 60 ft | 35 people | 50 people | R$ 200 per person from the 36th | 8:30am to 1:30pm; 2:30pm to 7:30pm (R$ 1,000 extra) |
| Catamarã Oceano | 70 ft | 50 people | 65 people (75 on board with staff) | R$ 2,000 flat, from the 51st | 10am to 3pm; 4pm to 9pm |
Every shift is 5 hours. Partner boat pages are in Portuguese. On the Barco Gourmet 53 and the Oceano, the extra-person charge is a single flat amount: whether the group has 31 or 40 people, the surcharge is the same. On the Malik, it is per person.
How much for 30, 40, 50 and 65 people?
Route 1 (Mureta da Urca), morning shift, boat price including the extra-person charge:
| People | Barco Gourmet 53 | WeBoat Malik | Catamarã Oceano |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | R$ 7,000 | R$ 7,500 | R$ 14,000 |
| 40 | R$ 8,200 | R$ 8,500 | R$ 14,000 |
| 50 | too many | R$ 10,500 | R$ 14,000 |
| 65 | too many | too many | R$ 16,000 |
Partner boats have the same price on any day of the week. On the Catamarã Oceano, a lifeguard is mandatory and adds R$ 400 to these prices.
Which routes does each one run?
- Barco Gourmet 53 and Catamarã Oceano: Route 1 (Mureta da Urca) and Route 2 (Praia Vermelha), both inside Guanabara Bay. On the Barco Gourmet 53, both cost R$ 7,000; on the Oceano, R$ 14,000.
- WeBoat Malik: all six routes. Route 1 for R$ 7,500, Route 2 for R$ 8,500, Route 3 (Copacabana) for R$ 11,000, and Routes 4, 5 and 6 for R$ 13,500.
The Malik also includes four active PZ speakers and a generator, which matters for a party with loud music.
Worked example: 40 people in the afternoon, with BBQ
Inputs:
- Boat: WeBoat Malik (partner, same price every day)
- Route: Route 2, Praia Vermelha
- Shift: afternoon, 2:30pm to 7:30pm
- People: 40, plus the grill master (41 on board, within the limit of 50)
- Service: BBQ with Sides
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| WeBoat Malik, Route 2 | R$ 8,500 |
| Afternoon shift surcharge | R$ 1,000 |
| Extra-person charge (5 people, 36th to 40th, × R$ 200) | R$ 1,000 |
| BBQ with Sides (40 × R$ 145) | R$ 5,800 |
| BBQ grill fee | waived with the service |
| Total | R$ 16,300 |
| Per person | R$ 408 |
The boat alone, without the BBQ, comes to R$ 10,500. On the Barco Gourmet 53, the same group of 40 on Route 2 in the afternoon pays R$ 8,700 (R$ 7,000 for the boat, R$ 500 for the afternoon and R$ 1,200 in extra-person charge), or R$ 218 per person. There, 40 is the total limit: a bartender, DJ or photographer you hire has to fit within that number.
For 60 people on the Catamarã Oceano, Route 1, in the morning: R$ 14,000, plus R$ 2,000 extra-person charge and R$ 400 for the lifeguard (mandatory on the Oceano), R$ 16,400 in total, or R$ 273 per person.
What about party decoration?
The Premium Party & Decoration Kit has a list price only up to 50 feet. On the three boats in this post, all longer than 50 feet, the price is a custom quote: the team puts it together and sends it to you.
Frequently asked questions
Which WeBoat boat takes the most people?
The Catamarã Oceano, at 70 feet. It takes up to 65 guests and up to 75 people on board counting service staff.
How much is the BBQ grill on these boats?
R$ 400 on the Barco Gourmet 53 and the Malik, and R$ 600 on the Oceano. The fee is waived when the group books BBQ with Sides, the Simple BBQ Kit or All Inclusive Premium.
How much is an extra hour?
R$ 1,500 on the Barco Gourmet 53, R$ 2,000 on the Malik and R$ 3,000 on the Oceano.
Can we go to the Ilhas Cagarras with 40 people?
Yes, on the WeBoat Malik, which runs Route 4: R$ 13,500 for the boat, plus R$ 1,000 in extra-person charge for a group of 40. The Barco Gourmet 53 and the Oceano run only Routes 1 and 2.
By Marcos, partner at WeBoat. Prices and capacities checked against the WeBoat API on Oct 26, 2026.
See the price of the day
Pick the day, the number of people and the route on the boat page: the total shows up right away. Or talk to our team, 24h.
Own boats
Boats in this guide
Read next
Ready for the sea?
See which boats are free and the price of the day, or talk to our team.