Your Vancouver Yacht Charter Questions
Full refunds apply to cancellations made at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure. So two days out, you’re fine.
If something comes up, just send a quick message as soon as you know; it helps keep the calendar fair for everyone trying to get on the water.
Cancellations inside that 48-hour window fall outside the full-refund period.
You can book as little as 2 hours before departure if there’s still availability, but honestly, don’t count on that for a summer Friday evening.
Weekend evenings especially tend to go early. If you’ve got a specific date or time in mind, earlier is almost always better.
That said, if you’re last minute, still reach out. I’ll tell you what’s actually available.
Yes, a $300 deposit is required to hold your booking date.
Once that’s in, your time on the water is secured for your group. You’ll also get clear confirmation of where to meet at Granville Island, so there’s no guessing on the day.
Rates vary depending on how long you want to be out, how many people are coming, and which route or tour you’re after. There’s no single flat price because every group is a bit different.
The best thing to do is send through your preferred date, a rough start time, and where you’d like to go, and I’ll put a quote together. A $300 deposit locks in the date once you’re ready to confirm.
Charters depart from Granville Island Public Market, near the Aquabus dock.
Try to arrive a little early if you can; it gives you time to park, grab a coffee, and get on board without feeling rushed. After booking you’ll get exact meet-up details for your specific departure time.
Soft-soled shoes are required on the yacht high heels aren’t allowed, just so you know ahead of time. Runners or deck shoes work great; they grip well when the boat moves around a little.
Bring a light layer too. It can get cooler once we’re moving, even on a warm day.
Smoking is allowed on board.
If anyone in your group smokes, just be mindful of the breeze; it goes a long way toward keeping things comfortable for whoever’s sitting nearby.
Pets are welcome on the yacht. If you plan to bring your pet, please mention it when booking so we can help make the experience comfortable for everyone.
Yes, there’s a washroom on board, and guests can use it throughout the charter. For shorter trips, some people prefer to use the facilities at Granville Island before we head out—totally up to you.
Definitely birthdays, proposals, and corporate outings; we’ve done them all.
Just share what you’re celebrating and the kind of pace you’re after. A quiet and romantic, relaxed family afternoon or a client outing with space to actually talk—I’ll shape the time on the water around what fits. The small details are usually what make it.
The yacht is wheelchair accessible. If you have any mobility needs, let us know ahead of time and we’ll plan the easiest boarding.
You can stream music through the yacht’s sound system or bring your own speaker if you’d prefer.
Most groups get a playlist going as we leave Granville Island, then bring the volume down once we’re out on the water. You’ll still want to hear what’s going on around you—the harbor’s got its own soundtrack.
Life jackets are on board for both kids and adults on every charter. If you’re bringing children, the right sizes will be sorted before departure; you won’t be figuring it out on the dock.