How long is the Date Boat experience?

The outing is approximately 3.5 hours long, giving time for cruising, wildlife viewing, and short shoreline stops.

Where do we meet for departure?

The provided address is Antler Rd, Quadra Island, BC V0P 1N0; please arrive 5–10 minutes before departure.

Can children join this trip?

Yes; children are welcome but those under 12 must bring their own PFD (lifejacket).

Is the boat accessible?

Accessibility is listed as Yes, but contact the operator ahead of time to discuss specific mobility needs.

What wildlife might we see?

Expect harbor seals, porpoises, bald eagles, and seasonal transient whales; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Are food and drinks provided?

Guides provide local knowledge and route planning but typically do not supply snacks or alcohol—bring your own provisions.

Private Date Boat on Quadra Island - Intimate 2-Person FunShip Cruise in the Discovery Islands

Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada, sits among the Discovery Islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland; its sheltered channels and forested shorelines set the scene for the Date Boat, a private two-person FunShip experience built for connection. On a 3.5-hour outing from Antler Rd, you and your chosen companion climb aboard a compact, guide-driven boat designed for conversation as much as sighting: the itinerary bends to the pair on board, whether that means a slow run along granite headlands, a quiet anchorage for shoreline exploration, or a wildlife-focused circuit through kelp beds and eelgrass meadows. What defines this trip is its scale. With a two-person group size and a personal guide, the Date Boat turns the coastline into an intimate theater - lookouts for passing harbor seals, sleek porpoises that streak the channels, bald eagles lifted from spruce perches, and, on patient days, transient orca glimpses beyond the sound. Geology reads like a field guide: rounded granite outcrops, tidal ledges pocked with intertidal pools, and long ribbons of kelp that reveal the productivity of these cold Pacific waters. The shore vegetation shifts from Sitka spruce and arbutus-touched bluffs to moss-draped sea-spray benches as you move between coves. The experience doubles as a simple lesson in local maritime rhythm. Your guide reads tides and wind to reach calm bays and narrow channels, stopping where the currents leave sandbars alive with crabs or where low tide exposes starfish gardens. Children under 12 must bring their own PFDs; accessibility is noted as Yes, and the trip's short size and flexible pace make it suitable for a variety of guests - romantic pairs, parent-child duos, siblings or old friends alike. This Date Boat is more than a sightseeing run; it's a way to stitch a memory directly to place. Quadra Island itself is a favored gateway for people coming from Campbell River or nearby shoreline communities, offering easy overnight options before or after your outing. The trip supports small-boat stewardship of the coast: guides emphasize low-impact anchoring, respectful wildlife distance, and the cultural importance of these waters to local First Nations. Practical notes are refreshingly straightforward: plan for layered clothing against unexpected spray, arrive five to ten minutes early, and bring a camera with a steady hand. For anyone wanting a private window onto the Discovery Islands - where geology, marine life, and household-size storytelling converge - the Date Boat is a compact, thoughtful way to experience this corner of the Salish Sea. Expect variable light; bring sunscreen, waterproof layers, binoculars for distant wildlife, a small snack, and a fully charged phone or camera - the guide will supply local knowledge but not snacks or alcohol - so pack responsibly and leave time afterwards to explore Quadra Island's helpfully compact trails or a waterfront café nearby.