A speed boat day is a different feel than a yacht charter. Sharp acceleration, hard turns, and 50+ knot top speeds. Book My Boat curates Cigarette, Donzi, Skater, Midnight Express, and Tecnomar Evo vessels with licensed captains. Most trips run 2 to 4 hours. The longer ones include an Ilha Grande day trip at about 90 minutes each way.
Speed boats here run 32 to 55 feet. The hulls cut chop at high speed and reach 60 to 100 knots top end. Most carry 4 to 8 guests on the regular models.
The Tecnomar Evo 55 sits at the luxury speedboat tier with hotel-room interiors and a 40 knot cruise.
Fast hulls, big engines, and a captain at the wheel.
The classic go-fast hull, built to cut through open water
Twin-engine offshore racer with a smooth high-speed ride
Quad outboards and room for a bigger group at speed
Luxury speedboat tier with hotel-room interiors
High-octane group tour on bench seating
Open water runs with room to open the throttles.
The Guanabara Bay entrance between Sugarloaf and the Santa Cruz fortress (open-water speed run)
Open ocean off the Copacabana coastline (room for full-speed runs)
Avoid no-wake zones in the marinas and around the islands
Captain calls the run based on wave height
The island in a morning run, back in time for dinner.
A Cigarette or Midnight Express can run to Ilha Grande in about 90 minutes each way
Total trip time about 6 to 8 hours including lunch on the island
The route passes Angra dos Reis and its island chain
Smoother seas in the morning make the run more comfortable
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 speed boat in our fleet is inspected and verified for safety, cleanliness, and reliability. You book with confidence.
All speed boats come with licensed captains trained for high-speed handling who know Rio waters and prioritize your safety.
Secure your speed boat with a deposit and pay the remainder closer to your trip date. Flexible cancellation policies available.
Upgrade your trip with beverages, photography, 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 chartered speed boats through Book My Boat.
“The 42ft Cigarette was unreal. We hit the open water off Copacabana and the captain opened it up at 70 knots. My group of six was grinning for hours. Felt completely safe with the crew in control.”
“Took the Midnight Express to Ilha Grande for the day. Ninety minutes each way flew by at speed, then lunch on the island. The quad outboards were smooth even in the morning chop.”
“Surprised my partner with the Tecnomar Evo. Hotel-room interior, 40 knot cruise, and a captain who let us enjoy the ride instead of managing anything. Worth every bit of the premium.”
“Booked the 90 minute Thriller group tour for a bachelor group. Thirty-six of us, bench seating, and a wild speed run around the bay. The captain kept it safe and everyone had a blast.”
Speed boats run $400 (R$2,050) to $800 (R$4,050) per hour at the standard tier. Tecnomar Evo and other luxury speedboats run $1,200 (R$6,100) to $1,800 (R$9,150) per hour. Captain, fuel, and safety gear are included. Ilha Grande day trips charge fuel separately.
No. Every speed boat comes with a licensed captain. Sit, hold on at the safety bars, and let the crew handle the rest. Pregnant guests and people with back injuries should pick a calmer boat type.
Standard speed boats hit 60 to 90 knots top end. The Cigarette models touch 100 knots in flat water. Most cruises hold around 30 to 50 knots so guests stay comfortable.
Yes when conditions are right. Captains call off high-speed runs in heavy chop or weather. Navy-approved safety gear is on board. Guests with back, neck, or pregnancy concerns should pick a yacht instead.
Most speed boats hold 4 to 8 guests. The Tecnomar Evo 55 holds 12. The Thriller group tour boat holds 36 across bench seating for the 90 minute run.
Yes. Ilha Grande is about 90 minutes each way on a speed boat. Plan a 6 to 8 hour total trip. Bring a photo ID for every guest.
Older kids (10+) usually handle it fine. Younger kids and pregnant guests should pick a calmer boat. Brazilian rules require young kids to wear a life jacket while underway.
Speed boats book out 2 to 4 weeks ahead for weekends. Peak season weekends fill 6 to 8 weeks in advance. Weekday trips sometimes open same week.
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