Weekday or Saturday: how much the boat price changes in Rio
Marcos, partner at WeBoat
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Quick answer
On WeBoat’s six own boats, the same trip costs R$ 400 to R$ 600 less on a weekday. The promotional price applies Monday to Friday and on Sunday mornings. Saturdays, Sunday afternoons, public holidays, bridge days, seasonal periods, Dec 31 to Jan 15 and Carnival use the regular price. The 20 partner boats have the same price every day.
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Facts used in this post
- Promotional and regular price of each own boat by route; single price of partner boats:
GET /public/lanchas, checked on Oct 26, 2026. - Price type for each date and shift, with the reason (holiday, school break, Carnival):
GET /public/tipo-preco?de=2026-10-26&ate=2027-03-31, checked on Oct 26, 2026.
What is the rule?
The sentence that applies across the whole site and the booking system is this one: Own boats have a promotional price Monday to Friday and on Sunday mornings. Saturdays, Sunday afternoons, public holidays, bridge days, seasonal periods, Dec 31 to Jan 15 and Carnival use the regular price.
Sunday is the only day that changes with the shift: the morning (9am to 2pm) is promotional and the afternoon (2:30pm to 7:30pm) is regular.
How much does each own boat cost on a weekday and on a Saturday?
First price: weekday (promotional). Second: Saturday (regular). 5-hour trip, price for the whole boat.
| Boat | Takes up to | Route 1 | Route 2 | Route 3 | Routes 4, 5 and 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeBoat 32 | 15 | R$ 2,300 / R$ 2,700 | R$ 2,500 / R$ 2,900 | R$ 3,000 / R$ 3,400 | R$ 3,600 / R$ 4,000 |
| WeBoat Oceanic 36 | 14 | R$ 2,400 / R$ 2,800 | R$ 2,600 / R$ 3,000 | R$ 3,100 / R$ 3,600 | R$ 3,700 / R$ 4,300 |
| WeBoat 390 | 16 | R$ 2,600 / R$ 3,100 | R$ 2,800 / R$ 3,300 | R$ 3,300 / R$ 3,900 | R$ 3,900 / R$ 4,500 |
| WeBoat 420 | 18 | R$ 3,100 / R$ 3,600 | R$ 3,300 / R$ 3,800 | R$ 3,900 / R$ 4,400 | R$ 4,500 / R$ 5,000 |
| WeBoat Rio Star 50 | 22 | R$ 3,800 / R$ 4,200 | R$ 4,100 / R$ 4,500 | R$ 4,900 / R$ 5,300 | R$ 5,800 / R$ 6,300 |
| WeBoat Mares 50 | 22 | R$ 4,100 / R$ 4,600 | R$ 4,400 / R$ 4,900 | R$ 5,400 / R$ 5,900 | R$ 6,400 / R$ 6,900 |
The difference is R$ 400 on the WeBoat 32 on any route and R$ 500 on the WeBoat 420 and the Mares 50. On the WeBoat 390, it reaches R$ 600 on Routes 3 to 6. On the Oceanic 36, it goes from R$ 400 on Route 1 to R$ 600 on Routes 4 to 6. On the Rio Star 50, from R$ 400 to R$ 500.
Which dates use the regular price even on a weekday?
According to the system calendar, checked on Oct 26, 2026, these dates use the regular price all day through March 2027:
- Oct 31 to Nov 2, 2026: All Souls’ Day (Finados), including Monday, Nov 2.
- Nov 20 to 22, 2026: Black Consciousness Day (Consciência Negra), including Friday, Nov 20.
- Dec 20, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027: school holidays, Christmas and New Year. No day in this period has the promotional price.
- Jan 20, 2027: São Sebastião (a Wednesday).
- Feb 6 to 10, 2027: Carnival, from Saturday through Ash Wednesday.
- Mar 26 to 28, 2027: Holy Week (Good Friday included).
The calendar may gain new dates. When you book, the team confirms the price type for your chosen date and shift.
Worked example: the same trip on a Saturday and on a Tuesday
Inputs:
- Boat: WeBoat 390 (own, up to 16 people)
- Route: Route 3, Copacabana
- Shift: afternoon, 2:30pm to 7:30pm
- People: 16
- Services: none
| Day | Price type | Boat | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | regular | R$ 3,900 | R$ 244 |
| Tuesday | promotional | R$ 3,300 | R$ 206 |
You save R$ 600 on the trip. Services (BBQ, open bar, decoration) cost the same on any day; only the boat price changes.
What about partner boats?
The 20 partner boats have a single price: Tuesday costs the same as Saturday. The WeBoat Rival 36, for example, runs Route 1 for R$ 2,900 on any day; the WeBoat 32 costs R$ 2,300 on a Tuesday and R$ 2,700 on a Saturday. Partner boats are worth a look when the own boat is already booked on your date, or when the group needs more seats or air conditioning.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunday a weekend price?
Only in the afternoon. The Sunday morning shift has the promotional price; the afternoon shift, the regular price.
Does a public holiday on a weekday get the promotional price?
No. Public holidays and bridge days use the regular price, like Saturdays.
Does New Year’s Eve follow this table?
No. New Year’s Eve has its own package and price, and from Dec 20 to Jan 15 every date uses the regular price.
Are services also cheaper on weekdays?
No. BBQ, open bar, All Inclusive, cake and decoration cost the same on any date.
By Marcos, partner at WeBoat. Prices and calendar checked against the WeBoat API on Oct 26, 2026.
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