Boating & Sailing

Come explore the West Coast aboard Tall Ship THANE. Haul sails, climb rigging, fire cannon, whale watching, bring a picnic; alcohol permitted. Built of recycled material by owner/operator, Tall Ship THANE, model of SPRAY. Join us for a historic marine adventure!

Ever dreamed of sailing? Adventure West will take you to see amazing sights around Campbell River, Discovery Islands & Desolation Sound. We offer daily sailing tours. We also feature sightseeing, sail & dine tours, kayaking, paddleboarding & many other exciting adventures. You don't need any experience sailing & you'll have the opportunity to learn basic to advanced sailing skills while enjoying delightful snacks & meals & breathtaking scenery. Sailing can be for everyone & with Adventure West it's affordable & easy. Visit our website for trip ideas & for more information.

First class boat rentals for water-skiing, wake-boarding, fishing, camping and sightseeing. Choices include 14', 18' Malibu Cuddy, 20' Four Winns Bowrider with Tower and 26' Campion Toba Cruiser. You drive or we drive. (Bare-Boat or Charters) Boats are available on or off trailers for pickup or delivery and can be launched and in the water, ready to go, at your favourite water destination. Let us know where you want to go.

Skis, wake-boards, tubes, fishing gear, and crab traps are also available. We serve Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, Island, Okanagan and most areas of BC.

Beach Gardens Resort & Marina with transient & permanent moorage. Fuel & shuttle service to the Mall (in season). Showers, laundromat & water. Deluxe waterfront accommodation overlooking the Marina. Cold Beer & Wine Store, fitness centre & indoor pool (complimentary to hotel guests), Seaside Restaurant & Pub (Savoury Bight - check website for seasonal hours) and onsite Dive Store with kayak, bike and dive rentals. FREE WiFi to Marina patrons. Nearby convenience store with local and city bus service.

We offer both sailing as well as kayaking from Oak Bay, the "wild side of Victoria - only 15 minutes from downtown Victoria, this area is a boater's dream featuring wild islands, protected waters, anchorages & the most reliable winds to be found on Vancouver Island. It is also noted for its marine wildlife & snow-capped mountains.

Half-day, day & overnight sail & kayaking tours are offered. Your Skipper & paddling guides/naturalists are fully certified & have over 20 years cumulative experience in these waters.

Check out our 'learn to cruise" sail programs. Join us this spring in circumnavigating Vancouver Island by sail.

We are situated in British Columbia, Canada and specialize in bareboat sail and power boat charters. Alternatively, you can hire an instructor to help create unforgettable vacation memories aboard our late model charter yachts or do a customized 'Cruise & Learn' program giving you the skills to bareboat on your next charter. Our popular Yacht Lease program is a great alternative to owning a boat for a fraction of the cost of ownership. We can also organize a fishing charter with a professional guide and all equipment provided. Call us for more details!

Desolation Sound Yacht Charters is a Bareboat Charter Company specializing in both power & sailing holidays. Skipper your own yacht & enjoy your dream vacation! Our full service base is only 34 km (24 mi) to the incredible cruising ground of Desolation Sound. We also offer yacht repair, equipment rentals & excellent charter yacht ownership programs. Learn to sail with an instructor & gain your ISPA certification at our training centre or enjoy a fishing adventure. Our beautiful fleet of yachts are meticulously maintained ranging from 6.5 m-7.5 m (25 ft-55 ft). Close to all amenities & Comox Airport. See our website for details!

Explore the Pacific Northwest on your own private yacht charter.

It's a stunning and magical region where in a day you can experience pristine forests, abundant wildlife, calm secluded bays, and vibrant culture.

Cruise around Vancouver and sail up to an excellent waterfront restaurant. Venture to the Sunshine Coast to visit picturesque harbours with ocean view restaurants, then anchor in a peaceful cove. Or head out to the Gulf/San Juan Islands to explore tranquil bays and safe harbours with resorts, shopping, markets, and galleries.

Contact us to help find the perfect yacht to give you the vacation of a lifetime.

Granville Island Boat Rentals, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, has one of the safest & most modern boat rental fleets in Vancouver. We have been servicing all of Vancouver's speed boat rental needs since 1982.

If it's zipping around the harbour you're after, or a peaceful, leisurely cruise, we have the boats for you & your friends. There is no better way to experience the magnificent waters of Vancouver.

Adventure awaits... look up and catch sight of a bald eagle or gaze down at a harbour seal. Boating in & around Vancouver is truly an unforgettable experience!

What could be better than spending summer days exploring the beautiful BC coast while learning to sail a traditional tall ship? Our ten-day summer trips collectively circumnavigate Vancouver Island. Programs open to ages 13-25 year olds with short day sails open to all ages. Our ships are the 34 metre (111 ft) topsail schooner Pacific Swift & the 42 m (138 ft) gaff rigged schooner Pacific Grace. Formal sailing instruction is provided, & no previous experience is necessary. Trips ashore & rousing mug-ups round out this life changing experience!