20 Person Yacht Charters in Rio de Janeiro

Boats that take 20

Every boat has a guest limit set for that boat, and it counts everyone aboard apart from the crew: adults, children, babies, and any photographer, DJ or bartender you add. In Rio, the boats that take 20 are the 40 ft catamaran in the city and two of the largest yachts in Angra dos Reis, a Ferretti 740 and an Intermarine Azimut 76. The flybridge yachts at Marina da Glória take 13, and the Angra yachts from 37 to 65 ft take 12 to 16.

So a group of 20 with a photographer and a DJ is a group of 22. Count carefully before you choose, and if the list grows past 20, see Rio de Janeiro large group boat rentals.

The catamaran or a large yacht

The catamaran is the city choice. Its two hulls give a wide, steady deck where 20 people can stand, dance and sit in the shade, and it leaves from Marina da Glória, close to the hotels, for the bay route past Santos Dumont, across to the Niterói beaches and back under Sugarloaf. It suits parties, birthdays, bachelorettes and company afternoons. See catamaran charters in Rio de Janeiro.

The large yachts are the Angra dos Reis choice: flybridges, saloons and cabins, room for a seated lunch, and a day among the islands of the Costa Verde. They suit a family celebration, a VIP day or a company day away from the city, with transport from Rio. See Rio de Janeiro VIP yacht charters.

Yacht charter in Rio for 20 guests: how the day works

On the bay: board in the early afternoon, a long stop at anchor off Praia do Morcego or Praia de Adão e Eva, and back for the sunset. In Angra dos Reis, the drive is about two and a half hours each way, so most groups leave Rio early. Either way, the captain sets the route for the weather and decides when it is safe to swim.

Which occasion, which boat

A birthday or a bachelorette for 20 is a catamaran afternoon on the bay, with decorations on the deck and a DJ. A company day for 20 can be either: the catamaran for a party close to the hotels, or a large yacht in Angra dos Reis for a day away with a seated lunch. A family celebration with three generations usually wants the large yachts, for the saloon and the shade. A group of friends on a trip to Rio picks the catamaran for the city and keeps Angra for a second day. A wedding party, a team from abroad or a family reunion can also split the plan: the catamaran for a sunset on the bay one evening, the islands the next. Tell us the occasion when you write and the team suggests the boat.

Sharing the boat and the cost

One person books for the group and pays the deposit online; the balance is paid in person on the day, so the group can settle up between themselves. Send the full guest list before the day, with the names, for the marina entrance, and say who is the contact on the day for the captain.

Food, drinks and music for 20

Twenty people on a long day need real food and plenty of water. Catering can be delivered to the marina and set out by the crew; a bartender can run the drinks; a DJ suits a party on the catamaran. Each is added to the charter when you book, and each service person counts towards the 20. See Rio de Janeiro yacht services.

Price, hours and where you board

Each boat card shows the price, in Brazilian reais, for the whole private boat and its captain for the hours you choose. The price is for the boat, not per person, so a full boat shares it. The catamaran boards at Marina da Glória, close to the South Zone hotels; the Angra yachts at Porto Frade, where a car or a van for 20 can be added: see Rio de Janeiro yacht transfers. A 50% deposit online holds the date and the balance is paid in person on the day. The boats for 20 are the first to go on summer Saturdays, Carnival and Réveillon.

Kids, older guests and safety

Life jackets are on board for everyone; tell us the ages of children so the sizes are checked. With 20 aboard, the crew gives a short safety briefing before leaving the marina: where the life jackets are, how to move around the deck, and how swimming works at anchor. The catamaran is the easiest boat for older guests and anyone unsteady on their feet. The captain asks everyone to stay seated while the boat is moving and may limit the number of people on the upper deck.