Sailboat charter in Paraty starts at R$ 1,500 per charter, with a skipper included on most boats. All prices on this page are in Brazilian reais (BRL).
The fleet ranges from 30-foot classics to 50-foot cruising yachts, plus sailing catamarans, and every boat is rented as a private charter. Navegue Temporada is a Brazilian boat rental platform, and each charter is arranged directly with the boat’s owner or crew.
A sailing tour in Paraty usually means a private day charter of four to eight hours, leaving in the morning and returning the same afternoon. That is the standard format on this coast — the Saturday-to-Saturday weekly charter common in the Mediterranean is the exception here, not the rule.
Paraty Bay is sheltered and its islands sit close together, so a single day under sail can cover several beaches and swimming stops without long crossings. For travelers who want more time on the water, a number of boats also take overnight and multi-day charters.
Most of the Paraty fleet is made up of cruising monohulls between roughly 30 and 50 feet, from builders such as Beneteau, Jeanneau, Dufour, Bavaria, Delta and Wauquiez. They typically carry six to ten guests for a day charter and have cabins, a head and a galley below deck. On most of them a skipper is included in the price, so no sailing experience is required.
Sailing catamarans trade some of the heel and motion of a monohull for deck space, shade and a shallow draft that lets them anchor closer to the beach. They suit larger groups and families with small children. If that is what you are after, see the boats on our catamaran charter in Paraty page.
Paraty also has a small number of classic and performance yachts, including wooden-styled classics and racing-derived designs. They tend to be the choice of guests who actually want to sail rather than motor between beaches, and several owners are happy to hand over the helm with the skipper on board.
Paraty sits at the bottom of a deep bay on the Costa Verde, with the Serra do Mar rising directly behind it. The result is protected water, short passages and reliable afternoon breeze during the warmer months — conditions that suit relaxed coastal sailing rather than open-ocean passage making.
This is the most common option in Paraty. A professional skipper handles navigation and anchoring while you choose the pace of the day, and fuel is included on sailboat day charters. Duration varies by boat, generally between four and eight hours.
Some sailboats in Paraty can be chartered bareboat, without a skipper. Owners normally ask about your sailing background and the boats they release bareboat are a limited part of the fleet, so it is worth mentioning your experience when you request a quote.
Several sailboats sleep guests on board and take overnight or multi-day charters, which is the most rewarding way to reach the quieter corners of the bay. Pricing for these formats is quoted on request, since it depends on the boat, the route and the number of nights.
Itineraries are agreed with the skipper and depend on the boat, the season and sea conditions, but a few areas come up again and again.
The classic day out heads for the cluster of islands and beaches south and east of town. Charters often stop at Ilha Comprida and Ilha dos Cocos for snorkeling, at Ilha da Pescaria for the clear green water known locally as Lagoa Azul, and at Praia da Lula, Praia Vermelha or Ilha do Mantimento for lunch and swimming.
Saco do Mamanguá is a narrow arm of sea running some eight kilometers inland between forested ridges, inside the Juatinga ecological reserve. Geographers classify it as a ria, though it is widely marketed as a tropical fjord. It holds around 33 small beaches, an extensive mangrove at its head, and the Pico do Pão de Açúcar trail, which climbs from Praia do Cruzeiro to a panoramic viewpoint over the whole inlet. Sailboats can enter under sail in light conditions and the water inside is almost always flat.
North of Paraty, toward Angra dos Reis, the islands are quieter and less visited: Ilha do Cedro, Ilha do Pelado, Ilha do Peladinho, Saco da Velha and Praia do Engenho. This side generally means longer legs, so it works better on a full-day or overnight charter than on a short one.
With a full day or an overnight charter it is possible to sail north toward Ilha Grande and its beaches. If that is the main goal of your trip, it may be easier to start from there — see the boats available for boat rental in Ilha Grande.
There is no single fixed meeting point: the boarding location depends on where the boat is kept and is confirmed when you book. Possible departure points include the Cais de Paraty, the pier in the historic center, as well as Marina Porto Imperial, Marina do Engenho, Marina Farol de Paraty, Marina Pier 46 and Marina 188, most of them a short drive from town along the Rio–Santos road. Charters heading straight for Saco do Mamanguá sometimes leave from Paraty-Mirim instead.
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Sailing is only one way to see this coast. If you prefer speed and range, look at our motorboat charter in Paraty, or browse everything available across the destination on the Paraty page. Further north, Angra dos Reis opens onto a much larger bay, and the full fleet is listed under all boats. Traveling to Europe as well? Our group also charters boats in Portugal, including boat rental in the Algarve.
Sailboat charters in Paraty start at R$ 1,500 per charter. The final price depends on the size of the boat, the duration, the date and the number of guests, and larger yachts and holiday periods sit well above that starting point.
Weekly rates in Paraty are quoted on request rather than published, because the weekly format is uncommon here. Most sailboats are priced per charter for a single day, and multi-day pricing is negotiated with the owner based on the route and the number of nights on board.
Yes, on most sailboats in Paraty a skipper is included in the price. You do not need any sailing qualification or experience to charter one.
Bareboat charter is possible on part of the fleet. Owners will ask about your sailing experience and, in some cases, about certification, so tell us your background when you ask for a quote and we will point you to the boats that can be released bareboat.
Most sailboats in Paraty take between six and ten guests for a day charter, with capacity set by the boat’s registration rather than by the number of berths. Overnight capacity is lower, since it is limited by the cabins on board.
Fuel is included on sailboat day charters in Paraty. For overnight and multi-day charters, fuel and any other running costs should be confirmed with our team before booking.
On private charters you can usually bring your own food, drinks and ice, and many groups do. Some boats also offer catering or stop at a beachside restaurant for lunch. Confirm the arrangement with our team, as it varies from boat to boat.
Departures are spread between the Cais de Paraty in the historic center and the marinas along the coast, including Porto Imperial, do Engenho, Farol de Paraty, Pier 46 and Marina 188. The exact boarding point is confirmed when your charter is booked.
