Why We Chose a Jet Boat

Short answer: jet propulsion is safer around wildlife and swimmers, handles Howe Sound's shallow coves and changing tides better than a traditional prop boat, and gives our captains more control at both high speed and close quarters. Here's the fuller picture.

No exposed propeller

A jet boat pulls water in through an intake and forces it out through a steerable nozzle — there's no spinning propeller hanging below the hull. That matters a lot on water shared with seals, sea lions, and the occasional curious swimmer or paddler. It's one of the main reasons jet propulsion has become the standard for tour operators working in wildlife-active areas, and it's a deliberate choice on our end, not an afterthought.

Shallow draft, more access

Howe Sound isn't uniformly deep — it's a working fjord with shallow coves, sandbars, and tidal flats that shift with the tide. A jet boat's shallow draft means we can get into places a traditional prop-driven boat would have to avoid entirely, which opens up more of the coastline for a tour: quieter inlets, closer approaches to shoreline wildlife, spots most boats never reach.

Maneuverability

Steering on a jet boat comes from redirecting the water jet itself, which gives tighter, more responsive control — including the ability to turn sharply or come to a stop faster than a comparable prop boat. That translates directly into a better experience on tour: closer (but still respectful) wildlife viewing, tighter runs along the shoreline, and a captain who can react quickly if conditions or wildlife behavior change.

What this means for you as a guest

You don't need to know any of the mechanics above to enjoy the ride — but it's the reason the tour feels the way it does: fast and exciting in open water, but controlled and careful the moment we're near wildlife or the shoreline. It's also part of why we felt comfortable building a company around this particular stretch of coast. [Add a line here on your own reasoning/background for choosing this boat and route, if you want a personal angle — e.g. prior experience, what convinced you jet propulsion was the right call for Howe Sound specifically.]

The boat itself

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Curious what a tour with us actually looks like? Read [What to Expect on a Squamish Jet Boat Tour], or [contact us] with questions.