A real wake boat changes the size and shape of the wake on demand. Book My Boat lines up Nautique, Malibu, Axis, and MasterCraft vessels with licensed captains. Gear, instructors, and lessons come built in to most bookings. Trips run 2 to 4 hours so the group can rotate through surf, board, and ski sets. The sheltered waters of Guanabara Bay give you glass conditions early in the morning.
Wake boats use ballast and a hull design that throws a big surf wake. Driver controls the wake size from the helm. Most boats hold 10 to 14 guests but only 4 to 6 ride at a time.
Tow towers, racks, and onboard sound systems come standard.
Four ways to ride behind a wake boat, from beginner to advanced.
Low-rope, big rolling wake, friendly for beginners
Tow rope, jumps and tricks, mid-difficulty
Single ski, full speed, advanced riders
Towables and tubes, easy intro for kids and beginners
The right wake boat for each style of riding.
The top wakesurf wake in the fleet
Balanced surf and board platform
All-in lesson rate with instructor included
Ski-focused hull with a clean flat wake
The classic tournament ski boat
Glass water and room to run.
Lagoa da Tijuca in Barra da Tijuca (calm, no-wake bordering zones)
Guanabara Bay sheltered water early morning (glass water)
Barra da Tijuca coastline (open water surf)
Avoid weekend ocean chop. Mornings only out there
Most bookings include a captain only. Add an instructor for $75 (R$380) to $125 (R$630) per hour on top of the boat rate. Instructors run beginner lessons, gear fitting, and trick coaching. Lessons take 30 to 60 minutes per rider.
Beginner lessons: stance, edge control, and getting up on the board
Gear fitting and sizing for surfboards, wakeboards, and ski vests
Trick coaching and progress tracking for riders who already ride
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 wake boat in our fleet is inspected and verified for safety, cleanliness, and reliability. You book with confidence.
All wake boats come with licensed captains who know the calmest zones and how to run a clean wake for your group.
Secure your wake boat with a deposit and pay the remainder closer to your trip date. Flexible cancellation policies available.
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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 rented wake boats through Book My Boat.
“Booked the Nautique G25 for a sunrise wakesurf session on Guanabara. Glass water at 7am, an instructor who had me standing on my third try, and a wake that felt like a wall. Incredible morning.”
“The Malibu Wakesetter handled the whole family. Kids tubed first, then my wife tried wakeboarding with the instructor. Captain rotated everyone through and kept the music going.”
“Rented the Correct Craft Ski Nautique for a slalom morning at Lagoa da Tijuca. Full-speed set, perfect water, and the hull sat flat the whole time. The best ski boat I have used in Rio.”
“Group of ten on the Axis A22. We rotated surf, board, and tube sets for three hours and everyone got multiple runs. The all-in lesson rate made it simple to split.”
Most wake boats run $180 (R$910) to $300 (R$1,500) per hour. Captain, fuel, gear, and life jackets are included. Instructor add-on is $75 (R$380) to $125 (R$630) per hour. Most boats have a 2 hour minimum.
No. Instructors handle beginners. The first session covers stance, edge control, and getting up on the board. Most beginners stand up on their second or third try.
Surfboard, wakeboard, slalom ski, vests, ropes, and helmets are standard. A few boats also carry kneeboards and hydrofoils. Bring your own board if you have a favorite.
Lagoa da Tijuca, the sheltered waters of Guanabara Bay early morning, and the Barra da Tijuca coastline are top picks. No-wake zones around marinas are off-limits. Your captain picks the calmest zone for the day.
One rider behind the boat at a time. The boat holds 8 to 14 guests so groups rotate. Most groups get 2 to 3 sets per rider in a 3 hour trip.
Yes, mostly. The rope is short and the wave is rolling. Falls are softer. Wakeboarding has more air and faster speed so the falls feel sharper.
Yes. Most boats accept riders 6 and up. Kids start with tubing or wakesurfing. Helmets are recommended for younger riders. Captains handle pace and rope length.
Early morning. Glass water sits before the wind picks up. Most groups book a 7am or 8am start. Afternoon trips run too but the chop reduces wake quality.
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.