BRAZIL
The 6 best brazil speedboat tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Spend six hours on a shared speedboat from Paraty, visiting Ilha dos Cocos, Engenho Beach, Cruzeiro Beach, and a secret late-day stop. Swim, snorkel, or tackle the steep Pico do Pão de Açúcar trail. The crew speaks Portuguese and English, though English may be limited onboard.
“It was great, the guide and beaches made the trip.”
From Vila do Abraão, you’ll visit five island stops in seven hours, with time to swim, snorkel, walk, or rest. The Portuguese-speaking crew, including guide Joseph on some departures, keeps the day moving while you choose how to enjoy each beach. Lunch and snorkeling gear cost extra.
“All the different beaches were beautiful. Snorkeling was fun. Guides were great.”
Meet at Urcabar in Urca at 10:00 am for a shared speedboat trip toward the Cagarras Islands. Expect Rio views from the water, time to swim, inflatable floats, and cold beer, water, and soda. Captains such as Antonio and Ricardo have led outings, though commentary and route details can vary.
“The boat trip was relaxing, informative, and quite pleasant. Our skipper, Ricardo, was great. He had the right balance of telling us what we were looking at, and staying quiet so we could enjoy the ride. I saw no info that indicated we could swim from the boat if we wore a suit, so we were unprepared. (Not a big problem as we're not big swimmers; just a point for other travelers.) I was amused that the beer we were offered was Budweiser. As an American, it made me laugh because I expected a local brew. We enjoyed the ride, and the unique perspective of Rio from the water.”
Take a private, full-day speedboat from Rio to Ilha Grande with hotel transfer to Mangaratiba. Swim at Lagoa Azul, visit quiet beaches and historic Freguesia de Santana, and stop for seafood lunch. Guides such as Tatiana and Romeu can adjust the day to your group.
“Magnifique journée avec guide francophone très sympa et cultivé. Visite de 5 stations autour d’Ilha Grande parmis les plus belles plages et super pose déjeuner dans un cadre plus que romantique et très agréable. Obrigada ROMEU !!”
Board at Urca Pier for a three-hour speedboat tour past Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Arpoador, Niterói, and more. Your guide may be Rafael, praised for careful driving and local insight. Beer, soda, and water are included, with stops for swimming and underwater viewing.
“Rafael es encantador! La excursión fue genial y dinámica. La pasamos increíble”
Take a private speedboat from Marina da Glória with up to 13 people. Your Portuguese-speaking sailor can grill food you bring, while you enjoy coolers, music, a bathroom, and views of Sugarloaf, Urca, Ilha da Laje, and nearby beaches. Ask for captain Wellington if available.
“This was by far the best experience during our time in Rio. The organizer, Flavia, was so incredibly kind and helpful with all logistics. And our captain Wellington was SO nice and thoughtful. We loved the experience so much that we ended up booking it twice during our trip. Definitely ask for Wellington to be your captain! He doesn't speak much English, but we used Google Translate back and forth and still had a wonderful time.”
Every kind of fast boat on the site, and the water it runs on.
