AQUAMARINA TOURS

Private boats & schooners in Paraty

A boat just for your group, with a skipper, a flexible route and a time that suits you. The price is for the whole vessel, not per person — and for weddings and events, the schooners Aquamarina II and Poseidon can be chartered whole.

How private boat hire works in Paraty

Choose the boat that fits your group, enter the date, the number of people and your name, and WhatsApp opens with your request ready to send. Our team replies with availability and the price. Boarding is at the Paraty pier and the trip lasts about 5 hours, with stops to swim, snorkel and have lunch at a beachfront restaurant (optional, paid separately).

Every boat carries life jackets, snorkel masks and ice for your own drinks and snacks. Each one has its own extras, such as stand-up paddle boards, a freshwater shower, towels or a Bluetooth speaker — see each boat’s page for details.

Most requested routes

  • Paraty Bay Classic: Ilha dos Cocos, Lagoa Azul, Praia Vermelha and Praia da Lula. The best choice for a first visit.
  • Paradises & Snorkel: Ilha Comprida, Saco da Velha, Praia da Conceição or Jurumirim and Lagoa Azul, with fewer people.
  • Mamanguá Express: Ilha da Cotia, Saco do Mamanguá (Praia do Cruzeiro) and Ilha do Mantimento, with a surcharge for the distance. More in our Saco do Mamanguá guide.
  • Tailor-made: the skipper plans the route with you according to the tide, the weather and your group.

Private schooners for weddings and events

For special dates, the Schooner Aquamarina II and the Schooner Poseidon sail whole, just for your group: weddings, birthdays and get-togethers. The WhatsApp quote can cover 5 hours, a full day, or a day and a night with dinner on board and sunrise at sea. There is also the luxury schooner with cabins for family overnights.

Why choose a private boat

  • Your own schedule and route, with more time at each stop.
  • Quieter beaches, away from the schooners’ busiest hours.
  • Perfect for couples, families, birthdays and bachelor parties.
  • A fixed price for the boat: split across the group, it comes close to the price of a shared tour.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a boat in Paraty?

Private boats start at R$ 950 for the whole boat (not per person), for a trip of about 5 hours. The final price depends on the boat, the route and the date; the Mamanguá Express route has a surcharge for the distance.

How many people fit on a private boat?

It depends on the boat: some are for couples and small families, others for groups of up to 11 people. Each boat’s capacity is on its page.

How do I book a private boat?

Choose the boat and enter the date, the number of people and your name: WhatsApp opens with your request ready and our team replies with availability and the price.

What is included on a private boat?

A skipper, life jackets, snorkel masks and ice; some boats also include fuel, stand-up paddle boards, a shower, towels or a Bluetooth speaker. Lunch and drinks are not included: you can bring your own.

Can you hold a wedding or a party on a boat in Paraty?

Yes: the schooners Aquamarina II and Poseidon sail whole for weddings, birthdays and celebrations — for 5 hours, a full day, or overnight with sunrise at sea. Ask for a WhatsApp quote with your date and number of guests.