Sweet Boats. Great Vibes. Fair Prices.

Kelowna’s top-rated choice for affordable boat charters and rentals. We make getting out on the Okanagan Lake fun, effortless and safe!

Adventures Await

Kelowna Boat Charters offer a fun way to explore Okanagan Lake, combining relaxation, adventure, and breathtaking scenery to create unforgettable experiences.

Charters

Sit back and relax! Get a captain with your boat rental who knows the Okanagan Lakes’ best spots for swimming, sightseeing, and water sports.

All charters include:

  • An Experienced Captain
  • Personalized Itinerary
  • Life Jackets for All Group Members
  • Post-Trip Refueling (Fuel Charged Separately)

Rentals

No boating license? No problem! Experience the thrill of captaining your own boat while exploring the Okanagan Lake.

All charters include:

  • Boat Operation and Safety Instruction
  • Life Jackets for All Group Members
  • Post-Trip Refueling (Fuel Charged Separately)

Lessons

Please call or email us to book your private wake surf lesson.​

Why Choose Us?

  • Best prices in Kelowna and the Okanagan
  • Top of the line boats
  • Voted best charter service in Kelowna
  • Experienced captains for a stress free day
  • Many drop off locations
  • Visit any lake in the Okanagan
  • Guaranteed great time or your money back!

Call or Email Us To Book a Discounted Multi-Day Rental

Four Winns H210

The Four Winns H210 is a sleek and speedy bowrider, ideal for families or smaller groups. Equipped with an impressive sound system, it’s perfect for cruising and enjoying your favorite tunes.

It’s great for tubing, kneeboarding, and water skiing.

Weekends

Friday – Sunday

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Weekdays

10% OFF! Mon – Thurs

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*Fuel Charged Separately* 

Early Bird Discount: Bookings between 8am – 10am save 10% on each hour within that range.

HEYDAY WT-2 DC

The Heyday WT-2 DC is our “starter” surf boat, perfect for groups wanting a balanced blend of comfort, style, and performance. Featuring ample space and a quality sound system, it provides enjoyable cruising and entertainment. 

It’s good for surfing, wakeboarding, tubing, kneeboarding, and water skiing.

Weekends

Friday – Sunday

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Weekdays

10% OFF! Mon – Thurs

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*Fuel Charged Separately* 

Early Bird Discount: Bookings between 8am – 10am save 10% on each hour within that range.

Bennington 22 SVSR

The Bennington 22 SVSR pontoon is our most spacious boat, making it the ideal choice for larger groups or those looking for a relaxed day on the water. 

It’s good for tubing, kneeboarding, and water skiing.

Weekends

Friday – Sunday

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Weekdays

10% OFF! Mon – Thurs

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Charter Price

*Fuel Charged Separately* 

Early Bird Discount: Bookings between 8am – 10am save 10% on each hour within that range.

Our Story

Kelowna Boat Charters is a locally owned and operated business with a mission to help our clients create unforgettable memories on the stunning waters of the Okanagan Valley. Our owner, Jonny Sterling, is dedicated to bringing this vision to life by providing exceptional 5-star experiences to each and every one of our clients. As a team, we are passionate about what we do and take great pride in delivering top-quality service that exceeds our clients’ expectations. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in everything we do, from the maintenance and upkeep of our vessels to the level of personalized attention we provide to each client. So why not join us for a day of adventure and fun on the beautiful waters of the Okanagan Valley? We promise to provide you with an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Our Promise

At Kelowna Boat Charters we strive to provide our clients with a safe and enjoyable day that you will talk about for years to come. Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing cruise, or participating in water sports, we can promise you a day full of fun and endless smiles. But don’t take our word for it, ask our clients.

We've done...

500

charters and rentals to date!

Love From The People

Based on Google reviews

Nicole Oprecio
Nicole Oprecio
August 28, 2024
We rented a boat from Kelowna Boat Charters and it was such a great experience. Everyone was really nice and made our experience really enjoyable. We would definitely rent from them again!
Amanda Olson
Amanda Olson
August 16, 2024
Renting a boat with Kelowna Boat Charters was a great experience. Rental process was quick and easy - found last minute availability online and it was super easy to select a boat and confirm our reservation. Jonny was quick to respond to any questions and special requests we had. We rented a pontoon boat and it was clean and in great condition and perfect for our young family. Pickup and drop off of the boat was super easy. Made for the perfect day on the lake! Would absolutely recommend!
Julia Gardynik
Julia Gardynik
August 13, 2024
I can’t say enough good things about this boat company. Start to finish, the process was seamless but the best part was how accommodating everyone was and how they went above and beyond. They answered my never ending questions and found solutions to all our potential problems. Huge shout out to our captain Max, who was not only super professional but also had 10/10 vibes to match our group very well. We cannot wait to book with you guys again, thank you for everything!
Geoff Getty
Geoff Getty
August 3, 2024
Chartered the Tige 21ZX for a couple hours to do some tubing for my son’s 13th birthday. Kids rated it a 10/10 for fun level. We all had a fantastic time . Highly recommended, we will be back again!!
Ashwin
Ashwin
July 25, 2024
Was part of a bachelor trip last weekend and had Max as our captain. He was a great guy and made the experience quite fun and accommodating to our needs and wants. Great experience overall !
Bryer G
Bryer G
June 27, 2024
Seamless experience from start to finish. Just had to show up at the launch and our they made our day on the lake. Evan was a great captain and I can’t recommend these guys enough!
Swati Mittal
Swati Mittal
June 13, 2024
This is a must do activity if you are in kelowna, live it king size. The service was prompt and top notch, the pontoon was in perfect shape, clean and exactly what we needed! Thank you Evan and Richard, it’ll be a lifetime memory
Alison Robson
Alison Robson
June 9, 2024
We had such a good time renting a charter with Johnny - Max was our guide. He took our family tubing on lake Okanagan. He is beyond his years, very professional, helpful, and down to earth. He even offered to stay in the boat with our 5 year old Bernadoodle while we grabbed lunch at a local winery. We had the best day. Thank-you Max and Johnny for making our time on the lake so much fun! I can’t recommend this company enough!!
Ramneek Thind
Ramneek Thind
June 3, 2024
Evan was an amazing charter, would definitely recommend asking for him when booking!! Very knowledgeable and helpful, had the biggest smile throughout the day, made the day on the water 10x better, great experience and service
Christina Aaron
Christina Aaron
May 29, 2024
We had the best day with the family in the Heyday yesterday. The whole experience was great. Easy transaction. Easy pickup & return at the doc. All the toys. Extra effort by the staff to make sure we had everything we needed. Best price we could find. Excellent memories made! Recommend this boat for groups with an experienced boat driver who want a day of fun!
Danielle Laidlaw
Danielle Laidlaw
August 3, 2023
We recently booked with Kelowna Boat Charters and had such an incredible time! Max, our driver went above and beyond. He was so helpful with getting all of our items (us included) lol on and off the boat. He was super friendly and fun to have as our captain! The owner Jonny was awesome to deal with when it came to Bookings. Everything was smooth and simple Looking forward to our next charter with Kelowna Boat Charters! Thanks again Jonny, Max and team!!
Lindsay Partington
Lindsay Partington
August 1, 2023
We had a fantastic pontoon charter with Kelowna Boat Charters! Booking with the company was super easy and Jonny is fabulous to work with to plan the perfect afternoon. Our captain Max knew the area and was super friendly, easygoing, safe and knowledgeable. We’ll definitely be using the company again!
Keiara Solomon
Keiara Solomon
July 26, 2023
We booked for a bachlorette and had such a great experience! The booking process was great and they were so helpful, and our tour guide was awesome! Would recommend Kelowna Boat Charters to everyone!
Harman Deol
Harman Deol
July 22, 2023
We had a great experience booking through Jonny and a great voyage with our Capt. Lee. The yacht/boat was a hell of a vibe, really well taken care of, spacious, well equipped and the speakers worked great! The level of service we got from them was beyond exceptional. Jonny really goes out of his way to ensure you’re taken care of. I’ve booked through a few companies over the years frequently visiting Kelowna and can confidently say this experience takes the cake. Thank you for everything and I hope to book again in the future!
Shayla Maher
Shayla Maher
July 9, 2023
Jonny took me and some friends out last summer and showed us the best time!! Such a great guy! Would 10/10 recommend booking with Jonny if you wanna have the best boat charter experience in Kelowna!

Frequently Asked Questions

In all of our rentals we include a cooler as well as safety life jackets for everyone on board. Watersports package: 2 phase five surf boards for children and adults.

(Tube, wakeboard and water skis available upon request)

The meeting location will be at the Water St boat launch, downtown Kelowna, at the dock.

1354 Water St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R3

We hold $500 security deposit on booked charters in case there is any severe damage to the boat in any way. Boat rental without driver we hold a $2000 damage deposit via cash or card that will be returned to the customer when the boat returns to us without any damages.

 

Gas is not included and will be billed after the charter or rental at a discounted rate

 
Although there is no possible way to determine how much fuel your boat will use. Many factors play into fuel consumption such as the distance you travel, the motor size, the speed you drive, the number of people in your party, wind resistance, what types of watersports you do etc.
Our best guess on an 8 hr rental can range from – $80 – $300.
Always ensure you check your fuel gauge if in need of fuel. First, use the 1/3 rule. One third of your fuel going out, 1/3 coming home and 1/3 for what you didn’t expect.
 
Please note there is a rescue fee starting at $200.
Fuel is not included in the rental fees.

If in a scenario where the weather does not permit safe boating conditions or if mechanical issues arise before your rental then you will receive a full refund. Please note that we do not allow cancellations due to overcast weather or slightly unfavorable conditions.

Single and Half day rentals
100% refund with over 72 hours notice (-$25 Cancellation fee)
50% refund with under 72 hours notice
NO refund within 24 hours of rental and the provided credit card will be charged for the full duration of the rental period that was booked.

Multi day rentals
100% refund with over 2 weeks notice (-$25 Cancellation Fee)
50% refund with over 1 weeks notice
NO refund under 1 weeks notice of the rental and the provided credit card will be charged for 1 full day of the rental period that was booked.

Please note there is a $25 cancellation fee at the time of cancellation.

Yes, all of our boats are provided with life jackets and all safety equipment required by Transport Canada.

If you don’t have a boat license, we will perform a walk-around safety briefing of the boat with you and familiarize you with its controls before you leave the boat launch. In addition, we will teach you how to operate the the boat safely and what to do in the event of an emergency.
 
Once we have completed the walk-around, we will provide you with a temporary license that serves as proof of your ability/competency to operate the boat.
Renting a boat gets you the boat and you are responsible for safely operating the boat on your own.
 
Chartering a boat gets you the boat rental with one of our experienced captains for a stress free day on the lake. We drive and navigate the lake so that you don’t have to. You can kick back and relax knowing that the safety of you and everyone on board is our top priority.
Bathing suit & Towels
Sunscreen
Music playlist
Lunch/snacks
Cooler with ice
Water to keep you hydrated
Sunglasses
Cell phone
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