Book My Boat lines up private yachts for Carnival week on Guanabara Bay. Daytime swim stops pair with a party cruise under the city lights. Licensed captains pick the anchor spots and handle the route. Your group gets the deck, the music, and the swim time without the street crowds. Most bookings run 8 to 10 hours starting at noon. February dates fill out by early December.
Carnival week is the most-booked stretch of the Rio summer. Blocos pack the streets so a boat gives your group room to move. Yachts hold the crowd, the cooler, and the sound system in one place. The Piscininha anchorage fills up by 11 AM so an early start matters. Your captain times the move back for the evening party cruise before the marina rush.
Your Carnival schedule on the water, from swim stops to the deck party under the city lights.
Boarding and dock loading
Swim stop at Piscininha (Urca) or Itaipu
Lunch on deck, paddleboards out
Sunset cruise along the Urca shoreline past Sugarloaf
Anchor near the Boulevard Olímpico waterfront
Deck party with DJ under the Centro skyline lights
Return to dock
The best anchorages for your Carnival week on the water.
Main daytime raft-up on Guanabara Bay
Calm water, less crowded
Sugarloaf and Santa Cruz fortress views
West-end beach cruising
Make your Carnival charter extra special with festive add-ons.
Glitter and feather decor package for the deck
Costume and mask kits for the whole group
Coordinated themed table settings and streamers
Churrasco catering platter delivered to the dock before boarding
Professional photographer to capture the full charter experience
Past Carnival charters — costume group shots, sunset toasts, samba on deck, and glitter table setups.
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 vessel in our fleet is inspected and verified for safety, cleanliness, and reliability. Your Carnival charter is backed by our quality guarantee.
All Carnival charters come with licensed captains who know the best Guanabara Bay anchorages and bloco-season routes.
Secure your Carnival yacht with a deposit and pay the remainder closer to your charter date.
Upgrade with glitter decor, costume kits, churrasco catering, professional photography, and more.
Our team is available around the clock to answer questions and handle any last-minute changes for your Carnival charter.
Earn points on every Carnival booking and unlock exclusive perks like free upgrades and priority scheduling.
Real reviews from guests who celebrated Carnival on a Book My Boat charter.
“The Piscininha swim stop and the night deck party under the Centro lights were incredible. We swam all afternoon, ate churrasco on deck, and watched Rio light up from the bay. Best Carnival ever.”
“Our captain timed the day perfectly. Swim at Urca, sunset past Sugarloaf, and a deck party with DJ before heading back. The kids loved the paddleboards.”
“Glitter decor, costume kits, and a photographer made the whole charter feel like our own private bloco. 10/10 Carnival experience.”
Most Carnival charters run $1,200 (R$6,100) to $4,500 (R$23,000) per hour. The 8 to 10 hour day adds up so plan for $10,000 (R$51,000) to $40,000 (R$203,000) total at the standard tier. Mega yachts for 50+ guests run higher. Decor, catering, and gratuity are separate.
Yes. That combo is the most popular Carnival booking. Plan a 12 PM boarding and a 10:30 PM return. The captain times the move from the anchorage to the evening cruise.
Piscininha at Urca is the top swim stop. The bay entrance gives you Sugarloaf and fortress views. Paquetá Island is less crowded. Your captain picks based on group preference and boat traffic.
Balloons, banners, streamers, and themed table setups all work. Confetti and glitter cannons are restricted on most boats. Open flame is not allowed from the boat itself.
Some yachts allow a portable propane grill. Most do not. Catering platters can be dropped off at the dock before boarding. Churrasco delivery is the easiest path.
Standard charters cap at 12 guests under Brazilian Navy rules. Inspected passenger vessels carry 49 or more. Bigger Carnival groups (60 to 150) book as a multi-yacht fleet.
Daytime Carnival cruises are a strong family option. Life jackets in kid sizes are on every boat per Brazilian Navy rules. Captains pick the calmest route.
Lock Carnival dates by November. The best yachts go by December. January bookings are limited to leftover inventory and weekday options.
Reach thousands of locals and visitors who want a private Carnival rental. Book My Boat handles the bookings, payments, and customer service. You handle the boat.