We had a great experience. We took advantage of their early bird deal where you buy two hours and…read moreget one free. They had us arrive at 10 AM with the rental lasting until 1 PM, though we had to watch a 20 minute safety video and get lifejackets and everything so by the time we got in the boat and started off, we had about 2 1/2 hours left. I guess that's why they give you the third hour free? Fuel was extra though, which we didn't realize. Regardless, we felt it was well priced compared to other places where renting a boat could be double or triple the price. our boat was clean and looked practically brand new. We really appreciated that there was a cover/canopy on the boat to give us shade. We had amazing weather and the whole trip was lovely. I would definitely recommend doing this.

We were able to walk up on a summer day and book a boat for 8 people! What a great way to see VC!read more

I recently rented a boat from Vancouver Boat Rentals with a group of friends. We arrived to the…read moreboat rental office a few minutes before our rental, filled out some paper work and then the staff explained the map of the area and how to operate the boat to us. After the helpful explanation we were ready to go.We rented the 18ft boat - it is such a cool boat. We went for 3 hours and drove past downtown Vancouver to Deep Cove and stopped off for a quick picnic. It did start to rain while we were out on the water but we didn't mind and had great fun anyway. The boats looked brand new and not what you would expect from a boat rental. We paid around $260 for the boat rental, this included the insurance and gas, which divided by 5 of us worked out to be a great deal.This was a great experience and I highly recommend it. I will be back in Vancouver to rent a boat again this summer.

From the owner: Rent your very own private speed boat from Vancouver Boat Rentals and start exploring the…read morespectacular coastline of Vancouver. Looking to entertain friends or family? Vancouver boat rentals promises a fun filled adventure.

Rented 18 foot, 90HP boat on 6/2018. We had a great time boating up to the north east and viewing…read moreall the big ships, water planes landing, and scenery. The boat was clean well maintained and easy to drive. We had 4 adults and one child and it performed well as we motored abound for 2 hours. We brought food from the local market and jackets which made the trip even more enjoyable. The staff was helpful in describing where to go and how to operate the boat.

We thoroughly enjoyed our boat rental and our boating trip through Coal Harbour and around Stanley…read morePark. Customer service was great. We were given life jackets and since we aren't necessarily seasoned boaters, we were given a run-through on how to operate the boat. The boat was in good clean condition. Our daughter went with us and they had a life jacket to fit her. My only gripe is that we didn't rent it for a longer duration! We will definitely be back when the weather warms up!

Ken (and his crew) were nothing short of world-class, top-notch service and class…read more I live in New York City and was tasked to plan a day cruise (stag outing, full disclosure) for myself and 8 other Americans. Ken and his company, Summer Sun Charters, came highly recommended from VAN locals that I am friends with. Ken was 100% reliable and responsive through out the entire course of investigating, planning and booking our tour. He is extremely genuine and friendly, providing information, pricing and recommendations through out the entire booking process. The boat itself was exactly what we needed. A very clean, well maintained ship that has SO MUCH ROOM and many options for outdoor and indoor congregation. Refreshments were provided by his delightful bartender and Ken prepped his gas grill for us to cook out on. I would recommend Ken, his boat and Summer Sun Charters to anyone in the Vancouver area looking to have a memorable time on the water. THANK YOU KEN! Job well done!

The most hospitable crew ever! Fantastic yacht , cozy , safe and very professional operation. The…read moreonly one to charter and very affordable. Dinner was exquisite..we highly recommend this yacht to anyone considering a cruise to remember.

I rented a boat during covid, the experience was amazing…read more The staff was super friendly and super informative. They made our boating experience so memorable and enjoyed every part of it. I would definitely rent here again. The boats were super clean and spotless. We felt super safe.

From the owner: Explore beautiful downtown Vancouver in our luxurious pontoon boats and relax while our certified…read morecaptains take you on a scenic tour around Vancouver waters

During our babymoon to Whistler, we wanted to do some lake activities but thought kayaking would be…read moretoo strenuous for me. So we found Backroads, which offers pedal boating, which was the perfect activity. At $110/hour, it's more expensive than taking a kayak or a canoe (which I believe is $99) and doesn't seem as popular (there were only 2-3 pedal boats). We got there on a Friday at around 10:30 in the morning and it seems the most popular option was the kayak. But pedal boating was perfect for us. First, you go to the kiosk and put down a credit card. Then, you head over to a shed to pick up your life jacket, and depending on which boat you're taking, the crew will let you know the instructions and where to go. We took the boat for about an hour, which was enough time for us to go around the lake with some breaks in between. When you're done, you row back to where you launched, return your life jacket, and go close out the bill. Overall, it was kind of pricey but it was a fun experience being out on Lake Alta. Tip - no parking lot. There's only residential street parking, which wasn't plenty but we were still able to nab a spot at that hour. Bathrooms are actual stalled bathrooms and are pretty clean.

Terrible experience with this agency. They have a monopoly on the lake so can't do much…read more Fundamentally they claim policies and double charge you on your credit card. The staff is untrained and not really engaged in providing instructions. Would avoid them on the next visit.