Planning a Private Charter: How It Works and What It Costs

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 — starting at [confirm pricing] depending on group size and trip length. 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 [confirm your actual structure: group size, trip length, time of year]. As a starting point, [insert current pricing here — e.g. "half-day private charters start at $X" — confirm this is current before publishing]. Reach out with your group size and preferred dates and we'll put together an exact quote.

How long a charter runs

Charters can typically be booked for [confirm your standard options — e.g. 2 hours, half-day, 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

Private charters [confirm: do these need to be booked further in advance than standard tours? any seasonal restrictions?]. [Reach out / book here — link to Contact page] 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 on a Squamish Jet Boat Tour], or [contact us] and we'll help you decide.