Boat rental in Santos starts from R$2,500 per charter, and every price on this page is in Brazilian reais (BRL). Explore hidden beaches, island coves and the mangroves of the Bertioga Channel on a private trip planned around your group.
Choose from motorboats, sailboats and catamarans, each chartered privately with a skipper included on most boats. At about 72 km from São Paulo, Santos is the city’s closest gateway to the sea.
Quick summary
A private boat charter in Santos opens up a coastline most visitors only see from the sand. From the water you see the largest port in Latin America, a 5.3 km beachfront garden that Guinness World Records lists as the largest in the world, and the island of Guarujá just across the channel.
The city unfolds in layers as you cruise the bay. Cargo ships and cruise liners glide into the estuary, a 16th-century fortress guards the entrance from the Guarujá side, and the beaches run from Ponta da Praia to José Menino.
What makes a charter here special is control over the day. You set the pace and choose the stops: a swim at a quiet cove, lunch at anchor, or sunset over the bay. A professional skipper handles the navigation. These are experiences you simply cannot have from shore.
Santos also fits neatly around a cruise departure or a business trip to São Paulo, since a full day on the water rarely needs an overnight stay on the coast. If you are still comparing coastlines, see our boat rental destinations in Brazil.
Boat rental in Santos starts from R$2,500 per charter, the entry price for a sailboat day trip. Motorboats start from R$2,750 per charter and catamarans from R$5,600 per charter. Large flybridge motor yachts sit at the top of the range.
The final price depends on a few factors:
Fuel, food, drinks and extras vary from boat to boat, so our team confirms what is included with each quote. The table below compares starting prices by boat type.
| Type | Capacity | Ideal for | Starting from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorboat | 6 to 20 guests | Coastal day trips, groups and celebrations | R$2,750 per charter |
| Sailboat | Up to 6 guests | Couples, small groups and sunset sails | R$2,500 per charter |
| Catamaran | Up to 15 guests | Families and groups who want stability and deck space | R$5,600 per charter |
Motorboats (lanchas) are the most popular choice in Santos. Options range from compact cruisers for 6 guests to flybridge motor yachts by Ferretti and Intermarine that carry up to 20. Their speed makes it practical to combine the Santos waterfront with Guarujá’s beaches or the Bertioga Channel in a single day. For a luxury boat rental or yacht charter in Santos, the flybridge models are the ones to compare. See every option for motorboat rental in Santos.
Sailboats offer the lowest starting price on this page and a quieter, wind-driven day for up to 6 guests. They suit couples, small groups of friends and sunset sails across the bay. Browse current boats for sailboat rental in Santos.
Catamarans carry up to 15 guests on two hulls, giving a steadier ride and more deck space than a single-hull boat of similar length. That stability makes them a strong pick for families with children and guests prone to seasickness. Compare options for catamaran rental in Santos.
Most charters let you shape the itinerary around your time on board and the day’s sea conditions, and the skipper helps plan the best course. Itineraries often combine two or three of the areas below.
Across the channel, Guarujá mixes busy city beaches with quiet coves that are easier to reach by sea than by road. For boats based on the island, see boat rental in Guarujá.
The Bertioga Channel, about 30 km long, separates Guarujá from the mainland and links the Santos estuary to Bertioga through mangrove forest. Its sheltered water is far calmer than the open sea, which makes this a favorite route for families. To start your trip farther north, see boat rental in Bertioga.
If islands are the main goal of your trip, boat rental in Ilhabela, an archipelago farther up the São Paulo coast, is another option worth comparing.
A charter simply means renting the whole boat, with crew, for your group alone. Most boats in Santos run as day charters: you book the boat for a set number of hours, usually 6 to 8, and return to the pier the same day.
Overnight charters let you sleep on board in a boat with cabins. They are available on select boats, on request. Multi-day itineraries along the coast can also be quoted on request.
The boarding point depends on the boat you choose and is confirmed at the time of booking. Possible boarding points include:
From São Paulo, allow about an hour to reach Santos via the Anchieta or Imigrantes highways outside peak traffic. Holiday weekends can take much longer. Detailed directions are sent after booking.
Boat trips in Santos run year-round thanks to a warm, humid climate. The biggest difference between seasons is rainfall, not temperature.
Summer (December to March) brings the warmest water and the high season. January is the rainiest month, averaging around 230 mm, so morning departures often dodge the afternoon showers.
Winter (June to August) is the driest period, with June and August averaging under 100 mm of rain. Days are cooler and the bay is quieter, and it is also manta ray season at Laje de Santos.
New Year’s Eve is the busiest night of the year. Around 1 million people gathered on the Santos seafront to welcome 2026, and the fireworks were launched from barges anchored about 400 m offshore, visible from Ponta da Praia to José Menino. Carnival and the cruise season, which runs roughly from late October to April, also raise demand.
Weekday departures generally offer calmer waters around popular stops, fewer boats and better availability.
A private boat gives your group the privacy and scenery that no venue on land can match. Popular occasions include:
Decoration, DJ, catering and onboard barbecue service are extras that vary by boat and are confirmed with our team. Tell us what you are celebrating and how many guests are coming, and we will suggest boats that fit.
Ready to plan your boat rental in Santos? Navegue Temporada, a Brazilian boat rental platform operating since 2013, connects you with private boats and professional crews along the coast, and you can browse all boats available across Brazil. If your travels continue to Europe, our parent company Portugal Boat offers boat rentals in the Algarve.
Boat rental in Santos starts from R$2,500 per charter for a sailboat day trip. Motorboats start from R$2,750 per charter and catamarans from R$5,600 per charter. The final price depends on boat size, duration, season, route and group size, and inclusions are confirmed in each quote.
No. Most charters include a professional skipper, so you need no license or boating experience. You board, relax and leave the navigation to the crew.
Yes, on most boats the skipper is included in the charter price. They handle navigation and safety, and they can suggest stops based on the day’s conditions.
It depends on the boat and the route. On some boats fuel is part of the price, while on others it is quoted separately, especially for longer routes. Our team confirms exactly what is included before you book.
In most cases, yes, and many guests bring a cooler with snacks and drinks. Some boats have restrictions, so confirm with our team in advance. Catering and onboard barbecue service can also be arranged as extras on boats that offer them.
Yes, and families are a big part of the charters in Santos. Life jackets are required safety equipment on every boat. Tell us the children’s ages when you request a quote so the crew can confirm child-size life jackets. Catamarans and the calm Bertioga Channel are good choices for younger kids.
The skipper decides whether conditions are safe to sail, and departures may be delayed, shortened or rerouted to sheltered water. If the trip cannot go ahead, rescheduling options depend on the boat and are confirmed with your quote.
Motorboats in Santos carry from 6 up to 20 guests, catamarans up to 15 and sailboats up to 6. Each boat’s maximum capacity is listed on its page and cannot be exceeded, so mention your exact group size when you ask for a quote.
Yes. Santos is about 72 km from São Paulo, so a 6 to 8 hour charter fits comfortably into a day trip by car. If you have a few more days in Brazil, boat rental in Rio de Janeiro pairs well with a stop in São Paulo.
Yes. Santos is one of Brazil’s busiest cruise ports, with a season that runs roughly from late October to April, and a day charter fits well before embarkation or after you disembark. Leave a comfortable time buffer around your ship’s schedule when you choose your departure time.
Yes, overnight charters are available on select boats with cabins, on request. Multi-day itineraries along the coast can also be quoted on request.
For summer weekends, New Year’s Eve and Carnival, book several weeks ahead, since the best boats fill up first. Outside high season, weekday charters can often be arranged with a few days’ notice.
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