Boat Trip for Couples in Rio de Janeiro: How to Organise It

A whole boat for two people is an interesting kind of excess: the same space that carries eight people, kept just for the couple, with Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain as the backdrop.

Routes for couples

Sunset in Urca

The most chosen by couples. How the departure time is calculated is in sunset boat trip.

Cagarras Islands

For a couple who has already done the classic route and wants clearer water to swim together. More in Cagarras Islands.

The classic Guanabara Bay route

Passes the main landmarks in three hours of sailing, with the same swim stop at Praia Vermelha.

What it costs

The fleet smallest vessel, the 29 ft Speedboat, costs R$ 1,800 for the standard 5-hour trip. That is the same price for two people as for eight, since it is priced per vessel, not per person.

In other words: booking a boat just for the couple costs the same as splitting it eight ways would cost per head, which changes the maths on how much the exclusivity is worth.

Decoration and wedding proposals

Petals, LED candles and chilled sparkling wine can be arranged directly when booking. There is no fixed decoration price list, because requests vary a lot from couple to couple. The quote is settled together with confirming the date over WhatsApp.

What to bring

Swimwear, sunscreen and a special bottle if you want to mark the date. Coolers with ice are included. The full list is in what to bring on a boat trip.

When to book

Valentine's Day and anniversary dates fill up the calendar weeks ahead. A fixed date that cannot move does not go well with leaving the booking to the last week. A deposit of 50% confirms it.

If the couple wants to invite more people to split the cost, the comparison with larger groups is in is a private boat worth it?