What is the maximum group size?

The pontoon accommodates up to 12 guests per charter.

Is a captain provided?

Yes—the charter includes a Transport Canada–certified captain and required safety equipment.

Are life jackets provided?

Life jackets for all ages are provided on board and required for younger or non-swimming guests.

What about gratuity and taxes?

Captain gratuity is prepaid at booking (customary 15–25%) and 5% GST is not included in base pricing.

Can I add tubing or other activities?

Yes—optional add-ons include a Water Sports Tubing Package, Karaoke, Double-Decker pontoon, and VIP transport subject to availability.

Bring two forms of ID (one photo ID), swimsuits, sunscreen, snacks or beverages for your cooler, and any medications.

Private Pontoon Charter on Okanagan Lake: Kelowna Day Cruises | Private | Boat Tour

On Okanagan Lake, the Kelowna Private Pontoon Boat Charter offers a private, flexible way to experience the water around Kelowna, British Columbia. Launching from 500 Cook Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 3G9, Canada, this Transport Canada–certified operation puts up to 12 guests on a roomy pontoon for 2–8 hour outings that feel custom-made: short two-hour cruises, the popular four-hour half-day, or an eight-hour ultimate lake day. A professional captain takes command so your group can focus on lounging, swimming, or running a tubing package off the stern. The scene is classic Okanagan—deep, glacially carved blue water edged by sandy beaches, rocky coves, orchard-covered hills and rows of vineyards. From the water you’ll see Kelowna’s waterfront skyline, the steep slopes of Knox Mountain, and the patchwork of wineries across the valley. Wildlife is part of the show: osprey hover over fishing trout, the occasional bald eagle drifts, and seals or otters may slip past the pontoons. What distinguishes this charter is the level of practical comfort. Boats arrive with life jackets for all ages, chilled bottled water, a cooler for personal snacks and fuel included. The captain is Transport Canada certified, and booking includes the option to add weather-flexible Charter Protection, a Double-Decker Party Pontoon, a Karaoke Party Experience, or a Water Sports Tubing Package. VIP round-trip transport within 30 minutes is offered for larger, seamless celebrations. Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes early and bring two forms of ID, one a photo ID; captain gratuity is handled at booking. This is an ideal lake day for families, friend groups celebrating birthdays or anniversaries, and visitors who want a private taste of Okanagan recreation without the logistics. Onshore, combine your charter with sampling at nearby vineyards, a post-cruise stroll along the Kelowna waterfront boardwalk, or a sunset picnic on Knox Mountain. Practical note: prices scale by duration—two-hour cruises up to eight-hour all-day charters—so match your itinerary to weather and energy levels. The pricing structure is straightforward and transparent: two-hour escapes, four-hour half-days, six-hour extended adventures and eight-hour ultimate lake days—each tier adjusts fuel and crew costs so groups can choose value versus time on water. The operator offers Experience Upgrades subject to availability and handles taxes separately (5% GST applies). For larger parties the Double-Decker pontoon turns a standard cruise into a small floating venue, while karaoke and tubing packages transform afternoons into lively, memory-rich events. Bookings can be adjusted for weather under the Charter Protection add-on, and for custom start times the operator requests direct contact. It’s an efficient way to own a summer day on Okanagan Lake.