Your Best Day in Kelowna Starts on the Water.

Kelowna’s top-rated boat charters and boat rentals. Surf boats, pontoons, double-deckers and private captained charters on Okanagan Lake, all departing downtown Kelowna. 

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Boat Charters

Sit back and relax! Book a private captained boat charter on Okanagan Lake and leave the driving to us. Our local captains know the 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)

Boat Rentals

No boating license? No problem! Rent one of our boats and make Okanagan Lake yours for the day. We’ll walk you through everything before you head out so you can get on the water with confidence.

All rentals include:

  • Boat Operation and Safety Instruction
  • Temporary boat license (1 day)
  • Life Jackets for All Group Members
  • Post-Trip Refueling (Fuel Charged Separately)

Wake Surf Lessons

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

Why Choose Us?

  • Best full-day prices in Kelowna and the Okanagan
  • Well-maintained boats for every group size
  • Voted best boat charter service in Kelowna
  • Experienced captains for a stress free day
  • Departing from right downtown (Water St Launch)
  • 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. 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 a comfortable and versatile option for a relaxing day on the water, making it ideal for leisurely cruises and soaking up the sun.

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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Fuel Charged Separately

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

TIGE 21 ZX

The Tige 21 ZX is perfect for guests looking to experience luxury, comfort, and top-tier performance on the water. With its exceptional speed, impeccable sound system, and spacious interior, it ensures an unbeatable boating experience. 

It excels at all water sports, including 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.

Avalon 2785 Funship

The Avalon 2785 Funship is a luxurious double-decker pontoon, boasting a waterslide, premium stereo, and unmatched space, making it perfect for large groups.

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

Weekends

Friday – Sunday

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Weekdays

10% OFF! Mon – Thurs

Rental Price
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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 built on a simple idea — nobody knows this lake better than the people who live on it. Our owner, Jonny Sterling, has spent years on Okanagan Lake and built a team of experienced local captains who bring that same knowledge and passion to every charter and rental.

With over 2,670 charters and rentals completed and operating out of downtown Kelowna, we take great pride in delivering top-quality service that exceeds our clients’ expectations — from the maintenance and upkeep of our fleet to the personalized attention we provide every group that comes through.

We’re passionate about what we do and it shows. Come spend a day on the water with us and see for yourself!

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 2674 charters and rentals to date!

Love From The People

Based on nearly 200 five-star Google Reviews

Christopher Mullins
Christopher Mullins
February 26, 2026
Our experience with Kelowna Boat Charters was absolutely amazing. Johnny was the best host — professional, fun, and made sure everyone had a great time. The boat was beautiful and the whole trip was seamless from start to finish. I’ll 100% be booking again and highly recommend this service to anyone looking for a great day on the water in Kelowna!
Lacey V
Lacey V
September 8, 2025
Highly recommend going with Kelowna Boat Charters!! We had the pontoon boat with Richard. The boat was so clean and absolutely stunning. Richard was professional and made us feel very safe while also helping us to enjoy and explore. Thank you guys for the wonderful experience!
Cortney Habberjam
Cortney Habberjam
September 2, 2025
Our group is still talking about how fantastic our rental was over the long weekend. We got a pontoon charter and Jake was our driver and we LOVED him. He was what made the experience so great. He was patient and fun and even got a new ladder delivered to us in the middle of the lake since the one was missing from the boat. He did an amazing job putting up with a bunch of women LOL. Thanks again Jake!!!
Marina Lynch
Marina Lynch
August 18, 2025
We had a fabulous time on the Bennington 22 SVSR for 4 hours, with Richard as our captain. It was lovely to select the charter add-ons directly from the booking page. We chose the 2 person tube and our daughter was thrilled! Since we were only a party of three, a charter was definitely the way to go! Definitely would book again and recommend to others. Such a lovely family experience.
Brad Temblay
Brad Temblay
August 17, 2025
Our family rented a pontoon / party boat on our annual week long trip to Kelowna. Sadly the weather didn’t turn out for the day we selected and the voyage didnt last as long as expected. The way the situation was handled we appreciated. They were able to refund our booking and were very apologetic for something they couldn’t control. Definitely a family run business where they care and we will be sure to book with them in the future and hope for less wind and more sun!
Sanja Finch
Sanja Finch
August 17, 2025
Amazing experience 10/10 will recommend to all our friends. It was super easy to book through their website. Instructions were very clear on where to meet them. The boat was in water and ready to go when we arrived and the staff was super friendly. We had a great day on the lake! Their communication is prompt and amazing. Prices are very reasonable. Will definitely book with them again. Highly recommend
Hubert Zaslonka
Hubert Zaslonka
August 12, 2025
Booked a boat rental for the afternoon, website and staff were great. Awesome service and a good deal for boat rental. Definitely will be back next season to rent again from this location.
Nicole Oprecio
Nicole Oprecio
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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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