Houseboats in this market mostly look like luxury yachts tied to a slip. Book My Boat lines up overnight stays on yachts and a small number of true houseboats. Most options include the cabin, the kitchen, and a private slip with parking. Stays run 1 night or longer. Captained day cruises can be added to most bookings.
True houseboats are flat-bottom vessels built for living, not high-speed cruising. Inventory in this market is thin. Most overnight options are full-size yachts that stay docked overnight at Marina da Glória, the Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro, or Charitas in Niterói.
You get the cabins, the galley, and the private deck. The marina handles power, water, and parking.
Sleep on the water with the comforts of a hotel cabin.
4 guests
$400 (R$2,050) per night
6 guests
$700 (R$3,550) per night
8 guests
$1,200 (R$6,100) per night
4 guests
$300 (R$1,500) per night
Pick how much time you spend on the water.
Dock-only stay (slip, power, water, parking included)
Stay plus 4-hour captained day cruise
Stay plus full-day Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande trip add-on
Multi-night marina stays with chef service add-on
Where your boat will be tied up for the night.
Marina da Glória (walkable to Flamengo Park and Centro restaurants)
Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro (Urca setting, Sugarloaf views)
Charitas (Niterói, quieter setting)
Lagoa da Tijuca docks (Barra da Tijuca, calm lagoon setting)
Browse the fleet and pick the boat that fits your group
Pick your date, dock, and route
Pay your deposit and the captain meets you at the marina
Every overnight vessel in our fleet is inspected and verified for safety, cleanliness, and reliability. You book with confidence.
All overnight stays come with licensed captains and crew who know Rio waters and prioritize your safety.
Secure your houseboat stay with a deposit and pay the remainder closer to your trip date. Flexible cancellation policies available.
Upgrade your stay with chef service, catering, decor, and more. Customize every detail.
Our team is available around the clock to answer questions, make recommendations, and handle any issues.
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Real reviews from guests who stayed overnight on boats through Book My Boat.
“Spent the night on a 60ft Sunseeker at Marina da Glória. Woke up to the bay, made breakfast in the galley, and walked to Flamengo Park. The crew stocked the fridge before we arrived.”
“Our family of seven took the 75ft Ferretti for two nights. Four cabins, a chef for dinner, and the kids thought the whole thing was a treehouse on water.”
“The 36ft Evolve true houseboat at Lagoa da Tijuca was perfect for a slow weekend. Calm lagoon, private slip, and parking right at the dock.”
“Three nights at the marina plus a full day cruise to Ilha Grande. Best of both: a stable place to sleep and a captained day on the water.”
Few true houseboats exist here. Most overnight bookings are luxury yachts tied to a slip. The yacht layout still gives you cabins, a galley, and a deck. The marina provides power, water, and parking.
Small overnight yachts start at $300 (R$1,500) per night. Mid-size yachts run $400 (R$2,050) to $700 (R$3,550) per night. Larger 70 to 80 foot yachts run $1,000 (R$5,100) to $1,500 (R$7,600) per night. Day cruises add on at a separate hourly rate.
On the boat. Each overnight comes with linens, towels, A/C, and a stocked galley. You can cook on board or order in. The marina has restrooms and showers as a backup.
Yes, but it requires a captain. Dock stays do not need a captain. Adding a 4 or 8 hour cruise during your stay activates the captain rate plus fuel.
Some yachts allow small dogs with a cleaning fee. Cats are case by case. Service animals are always welcome. The listing notes the pet policy clearly.
Yes. Every marina slip includes one parking spot. Some marinas allow up to two cars at the slip. Extra cars use the marina visitor lot at a daily rate.
Yes. Most overnight yachts allow 4 to 8 guests for dinner. Larger gatherings need approval from the marina. Catering can drop off at the dock.
Different, not safer or less safe. Marinas have 24/7 dock security and gated access. The boat itself locks like any home. Treat valuables the same way you would in a rental property.
Reach thousands of locals and visitors who want a private rental. Book My Boat handles the bookings, payments, and customer service. You handle the boat.