Top 9 Rio De Janeiro Speedboat Tours

1.Rio de Janeiro: Shared Speedboat Tour with Beer Included!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

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.”

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2.Private VIP Paradise Ilha Grande Speed Boat and Transfer from Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

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 !!”

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3.Rio de Janeiro: SpeedBoat Tour – Beach Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $56Best value

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”

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4.From Rio de Janeiro: Private Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 3 - 5 hours

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.”

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5.Glória: Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Spend three hours on a small-group speedboat from Marina da Glória, passing the Museum of Tomorrow, Ilha Fiscal, MAC Niterói, Urca, and Sugarloaf Mountain. Swim at Adão Beach, then watch the sun set behind Rio’s skyline with beer, soft drinks, snacks, and guides such as Rosane, Alexia, or Rachelle.

“Davvero piacevole il tour in motoscafo, poche persone. Alexia una perla di persona.”

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6.Rio de Janeiro: Private Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 3 - 5 hours

Take a private speedboat from Marina da Glória along Rio’s coast, with a Portuguese-speaking sailor, onboard barbecue, bathroom, Bluetooth stereo, and coolers with ice. Choose a 3, 4, or 5 hour outing toward Urca, Vermelha Beach, or Niterói’s Adão e Eva Beach, weather permitting.

“J’avais pris 4h d’excursion et pensais pouvoir voir Copacabana, éventuellement Ipanema depuis la mer En fait, la ballade se limite à aller sur Niteroi et revenir dans la baie de Botafogo voir le coucher du soleil. Alors qu’il faisait un grand soleil, la mer était soit disant trop houleuse pour sortir de la baie. Je pense que c’est pour consommer moins de carburant. Nous avons navigué à toute petite vitesse pour faire passer le temps. Il a même fallu que je négocie et que le pilote appelle sa direction pour que nous allions voir le musée do amanha, alors qu’il nous restait 1h30 et qu’il voulait nous faire attendre le…”

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7.Private speedboat tour in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 4 - 5 hours

Spend 4 to 5 hours on a private two-floor speedboat for up to 15 people. Your Portuguese-speaking sailor chooses between Urca, Vermelha Beach, or Niterói based on sea conditions, while you swim, grill your own food, and see Rio from the water.

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8.Rio de Janeiro: SpeedBoat Tour – Sunset with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Set out from the Flutuante Rio pier for a three-hour sunset cruise with up to eight people. You will see Sugarloaf Mountain, Praia Vermelha, Copacabana, Arpoador, Adão Beach, and Niterói, with swimming stops, soft music, and a cold Heineken. Guide Hugo is noted for attentive hosting.

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9.Rio de Janeiro: Speedboat Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Join a small shared speedboat tour from Marina da Glória with guide Rosana or another English- or Portuguese-speaking guide. Cruise past Rio and Niterói sights, stop for photos at MAC, swim near Adão Beach or Urca, and enjoy snacks, drinks, paddleboards, and pool noodles.

“Die Energie unserer Reiseleiterin war einfach unbeschreiblich. Sie hat sich mit so viel Herz um alle gekümmert und sofort geholfen, wann immer jemand etwas brauchte. Wir sind unglaublich dankbar, dass sie uns auf dieser Yachtfahrt begleitet hat – sie hat das Erlebnis zu etwas ganz Besonderem gemacht. ✨”

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