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Short answer: a private charter with Squamish Jetboat Journeys gives you the whole boat for your group, a route built around what you actually want to see, and flexible timing. Here's how the process works:
What makes it different from a guided tour
Our standard tours run on a set schedule with a mixed group. A private charter is just your group — friends, family, a couple, a work team — with the route, pace, and stops built around what you're actually there for: wildlife viewing, photography, a celebration, or just a faster, quieter ride than a shared trip allows.
What it costs
Pricing depends on duration and distance, but as a starting point, our prices are $1100 (half day), and $1900 (full day). Reach out with your group size, trip duration, locations, preferred dates and we'll put together an exact quote for you.
How long a charter runs
Charters can typically be booked for half-day or full-day, depending on how much of Howe Sound you want to cover and what you're hoping to see.
What to tell us when you book
To build the right route, it helps to know:
- Group size and ages (we can tailor the experience for kids, mixed groups, or an all-adult trip)
- What you're most interested in — wildlife, scenery, photography, or just being on the water
- Any occasion involved (birthday, proposal, corporate outing, and so on) — we're happy to work around it
- Preferred date and any flexibility around weather
Good fits for a private charter
- Small celebrations — birthdays, anniversaries, bachelor/bachelorette trips
- Corporate outings or team events looking for something outside the usual boardroom
- Photographers or videographers wanting control over timing and stops
- Anyone who'd simply rather not share the boat with strangers
Booking
Book your private charter now (tours page), or contact us to inquire about a custom journey with your dates and group size, and we'll walk you through the options.
Not sure if a private charter or a standard tour is the right fit? Read What to Expect, or Contact Us and we'll help you decide.