About a Birthday Yacht Party
Guanabara Bay makes a strong setting for a birthday. With boats that take from 6 to 100 guests, your group has a private deck, its own music and a view of Sugarloaf and the city skyline that changes as you cruise. The captain manages the route and the dock and sets the timing for the cake and the photos. Themed decor, cake delivery, a DJ and a photographer can all be arranged as part of the booking, so there are no separate vendors for you to chase.
Browse All Birthday Yachts
The boats currently available for a birthday charter in Rio de Janeiro are shown in the list on this page, each with its guest capacity, length and hourly price.
Milestone Birthday Picks
Different ages call for different boats. These pairings cover a sweet sixteen through to an eightieth.
- Sweet 16 and Quinceañera: themed decor, a photographer and a family-friendly cruise.
- 21st birthday: a party catamaran or yacht with bar service.
- 30th birthday: a mid-size yacht with the option of a plated dinner.
- 40th and 50th: a large yacht with a chef and polished decor.
- Sweet 60 to 80: a luxury yacht with a layout that suits several generations.
Theme Templates
Choose a look and our team sets up the decor, including balloon arches, table runners and props.
- Barbie Pink: a pink balloon arch, sashes and hot pink decor.
- Disco Glam: gold and silver tones, mirror-ball props and a sequin tablecloth.
- Tropical: palm leaves, pineapple drinks and bright florals.
- All-White Affair: white florals and linens, plus a dress code for guests.
- Baddie Aesthetic: matching outfits and a custom banner carrying the birthday name.
Add-Ons Built for Birthdays
These extras let you shape the day around the person being celebrated.
- Custom cake delivery: a made-to-order cake brought to the dock before you board.
- Balloon arch: installed on the bow.
- Photographer: on board for the whole charter.
- DJ or curated playlist: a DJ or a prepared playlist set up on the boat.
- Sparkler bottle service: for the toast.
- Custom banner: printed with the name of the birthday guest.
- Champagne shower: a champagne spray moment on deck.
Best Photo Spots
These are the bay backdrops that birthday groups photograph most.
- Urca shoreline: Sugarloaf rises behind you as you pass along Urca.
- Ilha Fiscal palace: the palace on the bay sits behind the group.
- Sunset on the bow: warm light on the bow while the sun goes down.
- Champagne pour: a pour timed for golden hour.
- Piscininha anchorage: a group photo while anchored at the Piscininha.
How It Works
- Browse and choose: look through the boats and select one that fits the size of your group.
- Plan your trip: set the date, the dock and the route.
- Book and board: pay the deposit, and the captain will be waiting for you at the marina.
Why Rent with Feeling Yachty
- Verified fleet: each boat is inspected and checked for safety, cleanliness and reliability, and your birthday charter is covered by our quality guarantee.
- Licensed captains and crews: every birthday charter has a licensed captain who knows the strongest photo spots on the bay and the smoothest routes for families and party groups.
- Deposit and balance: a 50% deposit paid online by card reserves the boat, and the remaining 50% is paid in person on the day of the charter, by cash or Pix. The deposit is non-refundable.
- VIP add-ons on demand: custom cakes, balloon arches, DJs, photographers, sparkler service and custom banners can be added.
- 24/7 concierge support: our team is reachable at any hour for questions and last-minute changes to a birthday charter.
Are You a Boat Owner? List Your Boat.
Boat owners can list with Feeling Yachty and be seen by locals and visitors looking for a private birthday rental. We manage bookings, payments and customer service, and the owner looks after the boat.