Granville Island Boat Rentals, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, has the safest and most modern boat rental fleet in Vancouver. We have been servicing all of Vancouver’s speed boat rental needs since 1982.
Experience the thrill of driving your very own private speed boat while navigating the majestic Vancouver coastline and surrounding Islands.
If it’s zipping around the harbour you’re after, or a peaceful, leisurely cruise, we have the boats for you and your friends. There is no better way to experience the magnificent waters of Vancouver.Adventure awaits .. look up and catch sight of a bald eagle or gaze down at a harbour seal. Boating in and around Vancouver is truly an unforgettable experience, nothing brings a family or friends together like a day on the water. Put us down on your itinerary for fun.
Reserve your boat rental online today
Call us at 604-682-6287 or 1-877-688-2628
Visit the Seal Colony or Granite Waterfalls and many more ..
THINGS TO DO
Start exploring in your own speed boat ..
BEST LOCATION
Located in the heart of downtown ..
It is required to have either previous boating experience, or a P.C.O.C license in order to be able to rent this boat as a driver.
Motor can be either 115HP or 150HP
Promotion: Early Bird Special starting at 9:00 to 10:00am
Check our real-time boat availability online and make your reservation online. (Predetermined rental slots availability with a minimum rental duration of 2 hours)
Early Bird Promotion: The last hour free in a 4 or 5 -Hours Early Bird Slot (Limited Supply)
One hour free of rental charge with 4 or 5 hours trip departing before 9:30AM. (e.g. Start at 9:00AM and end at 14:00PM, charge 4 hours regular rental, the driver needs to come to our office half hour in advance for check-in and training). On the booking availability calendar, select the available Early Bird Hours time slot with discounted price. Limited supply.
Regular hourly rate applies to the rest of the hours. (No more $5/hour discount available for Early Bird 5 Hours)
– Person 21 years of age or older as the driver, fluent in English.
– At check-in time, present valid photo ID and the original credit card that was used for your online booking.
– Hourly rates do not include fuel, $10 fee per driver, and applicable tax.
– On the rental date, a damage deposit of $1,000 (16/17/18ft boats) or $1,500 (19/21ft boats) of either a major credit card or cash. (If use Visa Debit or Master Debit card for fund holding and release, upon fund release, it may take up to one week for the client to receive refund depending on the client’s bank system.)
– Boat drivers must arrive at our rental office 30 minutes before the rental start time to complete check-in and training process. (Training Video is available on FAQ page)
– 24 hour cancellation or reschedule policy! (100% refund if client cancel or reschedule 24 hours in advance to boating time, 50% refund if client cancel or reschedule during the period of 1-24 hours before boating time. )
– Predetermined rental slots availability online with a minimum rental duration of 2 hours. If you need to rent multiple boats or want to rent one boat for more than 4 or 5 hours, please refer to the FAQs under Boat Rentals section to make your reservations.
Watch Instructional Video
Boat Safety Training video:
https://boatrentalsvancouver.com/rental-safety-training/
Online Booking Demo video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CeAA8RupUYF/
Get your License
We encourage all boat drivers to get your lifetime Canada boating license (PCOC Card) by taking the 3 hours online course ( cost is $49.99 ) from the Canada Boat Safety website.
Visit a seal colony, have a picnic on a picturesque island, view the downtown skyline, explore the Granite waterfalls and keep your eyes peeled for a pod of Orca whales.
Experience the thrill of driving a boat ..
Water bike rentals are NOW available at Granville Island. It’s fun & fitness on the water!
Operated by Vancouver Boat Rentals at J-Dock on Granville Island
Explore Fales Creek by riding our Hydro Bike. Have fun on the water!
Hydrobike Explorer is top selling Water Bike in the world. This USA-built eco-friendly watercraft enables you to safely and effortlessly bicycle on water and easily cruise at a speed of 8 km/hr to 14 km/hr. Water biking makes for a cool and fun adventure and is a truly unique way to explore the False Creek area with family and friends.
Granville Island Boat Rentals
Why Rent With Us
Downtown Location
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