Renting a schooner in Brazil in 2025 costs R$ 80 to R$ 150 per person on 4 to 5-hour shared trips in Paraty — with fruit, music and life jackets included — or R$ 1.500 to R$ 4.000 per vessel in the private format. In Salvador, 30-seat schooners start at R$ 2.750, the equivalent of R$ 92 per passenger. Reference ranges updated in Sep 2025.
Sumário
- Faixas de preço por formato e destino
- Escuna coletiva vs privativa
- O que muda o preço do passeio
- A conta por pessoa
- O que está incluso no valor
- Onde a escuna é a melhor opção
- FAQ — Perguntas frequentes
Price ranges by format and destination
Market references surveyed in Sep 2025:
| Format and destination | Reference range |
|---|---|
| Shared schooner — Paraty, 4–5 hours, with fruit, music and life jackets | R$ 80–150 per person |
| Private schooner — Paraty and the Brazilian coast | between R$ 1.500 and R$ 4.000+ per vessel |
| Private schooner — Salvador, 30 seats | from R$ 2.750 |
| Traineira — Buzios, Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio (rustic vessel for mid-size groups) | small speedboat range: R$ 1.200–2.500 |
The schooner is the traditional format of the Rio de Janeiro and Bahia coasts. In Paraty, shared trips are the cheapest way to see Ilha dos Cocos, Lagoa Azul and Saco do Mamanguá — see the boat rental in Paraty hub. In Salvador, 30-seat schooners operate on All Saints Bay (Baía de Todos-os-Santos) toward Ilha dos Frades and Itaparica — page for schooners in Salvador. Angra dos Reis and Buzios also concentrate schooner departures for groups — schooners in Angra and schooners in Buzios.
Shared schooner vs private
The central decision is between the two formats:
- Shared: tickets per person, full boat occupancy, fixed departure time and standard route. Ideal for couples, small families and weekend travelers who want to pay little (R$ 80–150 per person) and have no privacy requirements.
- Private: the whole boat for R$ 1.500–4.000+, with route, schedule, music and stops defined by the group. It becomes financially worthwhile from about 15 to 20 people — and turns into an exclusive experience for birthdays, friend reunions and companies.
A private schooner typically holds 30 to 60 passengers, which sets it apart from the speedboat (up to 22) and brings it closer to the catamaran — but with the classic wood-and-mast look. Those who prefer the rustic, economical format of Buzios and Arraial's small vessels find the traineira option: schooner vs traineira, which to choose.
What changes the price of the trip
- Format: shared charges per seat; private charges per vessel. In the private format, the average per-person cost drops as the group grows.
- Duration and route: 4 to 5 hours is the standard for Paraty's shared trips; full days with lunch on an island and extended routes (Praia do Forte, departing from Salvador, for example) raise the price.
- Season and day: weekends, holidays and high season (December to February) push the range up both on the shared ticket and the private price; weekdays deliver the best prices and emptier seas.
- On-board structure: sound, grill, nets and deck space define the boat's category. Larger, newer schooners cost more in the private format.
- Local fees: landings with charges, such as Ilha dos Frades in Salvador (~R$ 25 per person), are paid on top of the rental.
The per-person math
The two budget simulations:
- Salvador: private schooner at R$ 2.750 for 30 people = R$ 92/person.
- Paraty: private schooner at R$ 4.000 for 40 people = R$ 100/person.
- Paraty (shared): family of 4 = R$ 320 to R$ 600 total, without managing the route.
- Traineira in Buzios: R$ 1.800 for 15 people = R$ 120/person.
The break-even point is clear: up to 10 people, the shared format wins; from 20 on, the private format delivers an exclusive boat at the price of a shared ticket — and on the group's own schedule. For organized groups with many people, the schooner is usually the cheapest vessel per head on the Brazilian coast.
What's included in the price
- Licensed skipper and crew;
- Life jackets in adult and children's sizes;
- Mandatory vessel insurance (DPEM);
- On Paraty's shared trips: fruit, water and sound system — part of the trip's tradition;
- Standard safety equipment.
Fuel follows the same rule as other vessel types: check the budget, since some operators include it and others charge per route. No passenger needs a license. To check what else to verify before boarding, see what to check and verify before closing a boat rental.
Where the schooner is the best option
- Paraty: the capital of the shared format in Brazil, with departures from the historic center pier and Marina Farol de Paraty. Classic routes: Ilha dos Cocos, Lagoa Azul, Saco do Mamanguá.
- Salvador: 30-seat schooners for All Saints Bay, with a mandatory stop at Ilha dos Frades; private range from R$ 2.750.
- Angra dos Reis: departures to Ilha Grande (Lopes Mendes, Lagoa Azul, Saco do Céu) in group format.
- Buzios: schooners and traineiras to the Caboclo, Branca and Feia islands and the loop around the peninsula's 12 beaches.
2025 context: shared schooners remain the gateway to nautical trips in Brazil — millions of tourists' first contact with the sea — while the private schooner grows as a party-on-board alternative for groups of 30 to 60 guests at competitive prices. Update note: the prices above are reference ranges from Sep 2025, valid by destination and format.
FAQ — Perguntas frequentes
How much does a schooner trip cost in 2025? Paraty's shared trips cost R$ 80 to R$ 150 per person on 4 to 5-hour rides with fruit, music and life jackets. The private format runs between R$ 1.500 and R$ 4.000+ per vessel, and in Salvador 30-seat schooners start at R$ 2.750. Ranges updated in Sep 2025.
What's the difference between a shared and a private schooner? The shared one sells individual tickets, with fixed route and schedule and a shared boat. The private one reserves the entire vessel for a single price of R$ 1.500 to R$ 4.000, with a customized route. From 20 people on, the private format usually comes out cheaper per head than an equivalent shared trip.
How many people fit on a schooner? Capacity runs from 30 to 60 passengers depending on the model, with the most common configuration around 30 seats (Salvador's typical format). Speedboats carry up to 22; catamarans, 30 to 40. Confirm the certified occupancy with the operator when closing a private charter.
Is a private schooner worth it for a party? Yes: with 30 to 40 guests, the cost lands between R$ 92 and R$ 100 per person with an exclusive boat, music controlled by the group and personalized stops. It's one of the most economical solutions in the market for large celebrations — see the format at party on board and birthday.
What's included in the schooner price? Licensed skipper, life jackets (adult and children's), vessel insurance and sound system. Paraty's shared trips include fruit and water. Fuel varies by operator — confirm in the budget. Island landing fees (such as Ilha dos Frades, ~R$ 25/person) are paid separately.
Do I need a license to ride a schooner? No. Tourist schooners always operate with a licensed skipper or captain; passengers need no certification, including foreigners. A license would only be required for self-driving, a mode that doesn't exist in the schooner format.
What's the best season for a schooner trip? On the Green Coast (Paraty and Angra), September to November combines calm seas and less traffic. In Salvador, September to March is the stable window, with July–October offering good seas and low season. In summer and on holidays, shared trips fill up — advance bookings guarantee seats.
How do I book a private schooner? Via WhatsApp, informing group size, date and desired route. The booking is secured with a 50% deposit via Pix, and the balance is paid on the day. For shared trips, buying the ticket with the operator also works; in high season, secure it before arriving at the pier.
CTA — Reserve sua escuna com a Voguer
Choose between the economical shared format and the private schooner for your group: talk to the Voguer team on WhatsApp, share the date, how many people and the destination — Paraty, Angra, Buzios or Salvador — and receive the options with price ranges. Date secured with a 50% deposit via Pix.
Hubs by destination: Schooners in Paraty · Schooners in Angra dos Reis · Schooners in Buzios · Schooners in Salvador
Read also: Schooner vs traineira: which to choose · How much does it cost to rent a boat in Northeast Brazil · Best boat destinations in Northeast Brazil · How much does it cost to rent a boat in Angra dos Reis · How much does it cost to rent a catamaran
