Marina da Glória · Rio de Janeiro
Private boat tours in Rio de Janeiro
Choose your route and enjoy a private boat just for your group, with a swim stop. Options include Sugarloaf from the water and a cruise past Copacabana. 5 hours with captain and fuel included, from R$ 2,300 per boat.
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Private boat trips
The whole boat, just your group
You book the boat, not seats on it: one price per boat for 5 hours, with the captain, crew and fuel included. Split it among your group.
- WeBoat Oceanic 36 · up to 14 peopleR$ 2,400 per boat (≈ US$ 440)R$ 171 per person with 14 people (≈ US$ 32)
- WeBoat 420 · up to 18 peopleR$ 3,100 per boat (≈ US$ 570)R$ 172 per person with 18 people (≈ US$ 32)
- WeBoat Mares 50 · up to 22 peopleR$ 4,100 per boat (≈ US$ 755)R$ 186 per person with 22 people (≈ US$ 34)
Private boat or shared tour?
| WeBoat private boat | Shared boat tour | |
|---|---|---|
| On board | Only your group and our crew | Other passengers you do not know |
| Time at sea | 5 hours | Usually 2 to 3 hours |
| Route | Choose one of six routes, each with a swim stop | Fixed route and schedule |
| Food and drinks | Bring your own at no cost, or add barbecue and open bar | Usually a bar or a drinks package on board |
| Price | Per boat, for the whole group | Per person |
US$ values are approximate, at the exchange rate of Oct 30, 2026. Prices and payments are in Brazilian reais (R$).
Six routes, 5 hours each
Choose your route
Weekday price on our most affordable boat. The closer the route, the longer the boat stays anchored for swimming.
Your day on the water
A 5-hour trip, step by step
- Meet the crewAt Pier A0, Marina da Glória, 15 minutes before departure. A crew member in a WeBoat shirt helps you board.
- Set sailThe captain goes over the safety rules and the route, and you connect your playlist to the sound system.
- Sights and swim stopSee Sugarloaf, Urca and the beaches from the water. The boat anchors so you can swim and relax on the floating mat. If you booked the grill, the crew does the grilling for you.
- Back at the marinaSame pier. On the afternoon trip, you sail back with the sunset over the bay.
Morning trips run 9:00–14:00; afternoon trips run 14:30–19:30.
For 2 to 22 people
See all boats Boats for your group
Our own boats, with the weekday and Saturday price on the shortest route.
WeBoat Mares 50
Up to 22 people50 ftAir conditioning
fromR$ 4,100per boat, Mon–Fri · Sat R$ 4,600
≈ US$ 755
Paying from abroad
Pay the way that works for you
A 50% deposit secures your date and the rest is paid before boarding. Prices and charges are in Brazilian reais (R$).
- PixBrazil’s instant payment, with no fee from WeBoat. You can pay it through Wise, Astropay or a Latin American wallet that pays Pix, such as Mercado Pago.
- ZelleIn US dollars, from a US bank account.
- Card through PayPalCredit or debit card through PayPal, with a 7% fee.
Once the team confirms the date on WhatsApp, you get the payment details and, after paying, a written confirmation with the boat, the time and the meeting point.
Before you go
Good to know
- LanguageWhatsApp support 24/7 in English. On board, the crew speaks Portuguese and uses translation apps; they are used to hosting international groups.
- Getting thereTake an Uber or taxi to “Marina da Glória”: the drop-off point is inside the marina parking lot. We do not offer hotel pickup. Meet the crew at Pier A0, 15 minutes before departure.
- Food and drinksBring your own food and drinks at no cost: cans or plastic bottles, glass only for wine and spirits. To grill your own meat, book the BBQ grill (R$ 250 to R$ 600, depending on the boat): the crew grills for you, and ice and charcoal come with it on most boats (each boat page lists what is included).
- WeatherIf it is not safe to sail on the day, we reschedule at no cost or refund 100%. A rainy forecast alone does not cancel the trip: the team checks wind and sea that morning.
- TippingNot required, and entirely up to you. If you would like to tip, the crew will truly appreciate it.
- What to bringSwimwear, sunscreen (tanning oil is not allowed), sunglasses, a towel, drinking water and an ID. Most boats have no snorkel gear, so bring your mask if you have one.
What guests say
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1,453 Google reviews, updated daily
“Fiz um pedido de casamento no barco e o pessoal da WeBoat foi muito muito atencioso com todo o processo. Me auxiliaram na contratação do fotógrafo, de toda a decoração do barco.”
“Adoramos o passeio de lancha! Foi maravilhoso e aproveitamos muito! Um agradecimento especial ao Robertinho, que foi excepcional, super atencioso e gente boa! Fez toda a diferença no nosso passeio.”
Private boat tour questions
How long is a private boat tour?
5 hours. Morning trips run 9:00–14:00 and afternoon trips 14:30–19:30; the afternoon trip catches the sunset all year round. You can add extra hours.
What will we see?
It depends on the route: Sugarloaf and the Urca seawall, Praia Vermelha, Copacabana from the sea, the Cagarras Islands off Ipanema, the Niterói beaches or the whole Guanabara Bay. Every route has a swim stop with the boat anchored.
Morning or afternoon?
The morning gives you more hours of sun; the afternoon trip sails back with the sunset. Some boats cost a little more in the afternoon, and the quote shows it.
Is the price per person or for the whole boat?
For the whole boat. One price covers your group, up to the boat’s capacity, plus the captain, crew and fuel for 5 hours. The WeBoat 32 costs R$ 2,300 (≈ US$ 425) on weekdays for up to 15 people: R$ 153 (≈ US$ 28) per person with a full boat.
How can I pay from abroad?
With Pix (from Wise, Astropay or a Latin American wallet that pays Pix), with Zelle in US dollars, or by card through PayPal (7% fee). A 50% deposit secures the date and the rest is paid before boarding.
Does the crew speak English?
Our WhatsApp support is in English, 24/7. On board, the crew speaks Portuguese and uses translation apps, and they are used to international guests. Before leaving, the captain goes over the safety rules and the route.
Do you pick us up at the hotel?
No. Take an Uber or taxi to “Marina da Glória” (or search “WeBoat Brasil”): the drop-off point is inside the marina parking lot, next to Santos Dumont Airport, about 15 minutes by car from Copacabana.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes, at no cost, and the boats have coolers. Bring drinking water; ice can be added to your booking. To grill your own meat, book the BBQ grill (R$ 250 to R$ 600, depending on the boat): a crew member grills for you, and ice and charcoal come with it on most boats. Glass is allowed only for wine, sparkling wine and spirits.
Your day at sea
Send your date and the number of people on WhatsApp: you get the boats that are free and the price for your group.