Okanagan Lake Private Pontoon Boat Cruise for 11 Guests

Anchor in a private bay and swim off the boat while wine country slides past.

A private 3-hour captained pontoon boat cruise on Okanagan Lake for up to 11 guests, with a certified captain at the helm and fuel included. You cruise past wine country scenery and private homes, then anchor in a secluded bay to swim, relax or try tubing. Bring your own food and drinks. The captain and the boat handle the rest.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury pontoon boat cruise on lake

• Board luxury 22ft pontoon boat
• Cruise Okanagan Lake and view wine country
• Anchor in private bay
• Relax or swim in lake
• Optional tubing activity

The experience

You arrive at the dock and board a 22-foot luxury pontoon with a certified captain who drives the whole time. The boat holds up to 11 people, so a family or friend group books one vessel and stays together. Fuel is included, and the captain navigates Okanagan Lake while you watch the wine country shoreline and the homes built into the hillsides pass by. A sound system lets you play your own music from your phone, and a cooler stocked with bottled water sits ready on deck.

The captain anchors in a private bay (not one of the crowded public beaches), so you can swim directly off the boat, float on the water, or stay aboard and relax. Tubing is available if you want it. You bring your own picnic and beverages and set the pace for the afternoon. The boat stays anchored as long as you need, then heads back with time to spare before the end of the three-hour window.

Three departure times split the day: the 9:45am Morning off Right cruise, the 1pm Fun in the Sun afternoon slot, or the 6pm Evening Delight sunset run. All three follow the same route and anchorage. You pick the hour that fits your schedule. Infants and small children can come along, and service animals are welcome. Life jackets are provided.

What’s included

• A certified captain to drive the boat.
• life jackets for all passengers.
• fuel for the entire cruise.
• a sound system to play your phone's music.
• a cooler with bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Okanagan Life Private Boat Charters

Is this one for you?You book this as a private charter for your whole group (the captain drives while you swim, relax and eat), so it suits anyone arriving in the Okanagan with a free afternoon and a group of two to eleven people who want to be on the water without operating the boat themselves.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on the pontoon?

Yes. You bring your own picnic and beverages. The boat supplies a cooler with bottled water and a sound system so you can play your own music while you eat and swim.

What happens if I want to swim? Do I jump in from the boat?

The captain anchors in a private bay specifically so you can swim off the boat. You can also try tubing if the group wants it, or stay on deck and relax while others are in the water.

Does the captain stay with the boat the whole time?

Yes. A certified captain drives the 22-foot pontoon for all three hours, so you never take the wheel. The captain navigates past the wine country scenery and homes, then anchors in the bay while you swim or relax.

What time of day is best for this cruise?

The morning departure starts at 9:45am, the afternoon at 1pm, and the sunset cruise at 6pm. All three follow the same route and anchorage. Pick whichever fits the rest of your day in the Okanagan.

Is this cruise suitable for young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride along, and life jackets are provided for everyone. The boat stays anchored in a calm private bay, so there's no rough water to worry about.