Victoria: Hot Tub Boat Ride & Gorge Waterway Swim
Soak in a Hot Tub While Drifting Past Victoria's Shoreline
You arrive early to change and sign waivers, then spend 1.5 hours floating in a private hot tub boat through the Gorge Waterway with up to five friends. The boat includes waterproof speakers and dry bags; you can swim off the ladder if you want, or stay soaking the whole time. The onboard stove keeps the water hot, and you're back on shore with enough time to dry off before heading out.
1h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Hot tub boat cruise and swim
- Arrive at booking time
- Sign waivers and get boat rundown
- Change clothes
- Board hot tub boat
- Cruise the Gorge Waterway
- Enjoy music on waterproof speakers
- Swim using onboard ladder
- Return to starting point
The Experience
The moment you step into the hot tub boat, you realize you're not on a typical tour — you're floating in someone's backyard, except the backyard is the Gorge Waterway and the water temperature is 104 degrees. The boat seats up to six people, and it arrives already filled with fresh hot water, the onboard wood-fueled stove working to keep it hot the whole time. You sign waivers, get a quick rundown of how the electric motor works (spoiler: it's quiet enough that you can actually hear the music playing through the waterproof speakers), and then you're off cruising through the waterway.
The 1.5-hour rental takes you all the way to the Selkirk Trestle and back, which means you're seeing Victoria from a vantage point most people never get — shoreline changes, wildlife encounters, the kind of view that only makes sense when you're floating in a hot tub instead of standing on a dock. If you want to actually swim, there's a ladder on board, so you can jump out into the cold water and then climb back into the hot tub. Dry bags keep your phone and keys safe while you're in the water, and if you want to push the relaxation further, you can add Epsom salts to the mix. The boat doesn't require a boating license to operate because of its low-power electric motor, though someone in your group needs to be at least 19 to steer.
You'll need a minimum of three people to book, and you can bring up to six — the price adjusts if you add more guests at rental time. Arrive at your booking time so there's space to change clothes and get comfortable before you cast off. Every boat gets drained and scrubbed clean after each cruise, so the water is always fresh.
What’s included
- Private hot tub boat rental with fresh hot water maintained by onboard stove.
- waterproof speakers for music.
- dry bags for personal items.
- onboard ladder for swimming.
- 1.5-hour cruise through the Gorge Waterway to the Selkirk Trestle and back.
Operated by Hot Tub Boat Victoria
Is this one for you?Right for groups of three to six who want to relax together on the water without arranging their own boat or managing the logistics — the hot tub, the music, the swimming option and the route are all set up and ready when you arrive.
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Top questions
Do I need a boating license to rent the hot tub boat?
No, the electric motor is low-powered enough that no license is required. Someone in your group does need to be at least 19 years old to steer.
How long is the hot tub boat rental?
The rental is 1.5 hours, which includes time for a swim if you want to use the onboard ladder.
What's included with the rental?
The boat comes with waterproof speakers, dry bags for personal items, and fresh hot water maintained by an onboard stove. Epsom salts are available as an add-on.
How many people can fit in the hot tub boat?
Up to six passengers. You need a minimum of three people to book, and you can add more guests at rental time with payment.
Is the water drained and cleaned between rentals?
Yes, the water is drained and the boat is scrubbed clean after every cruise.
Can I swim during the rental?
Yes, there's a ladder on board so you can jump in and climb back out whenever you want.
What time should I arrive?
Arrive at your booking time so you have time to sign waivers, get a boat rundown, and change into swimwear before departure.
Victoria: Hot Tub Boat Ride & Gorge Waterway Swim
1h 30m · EN
from CA$ 252 per person
★★★★★★★★★★4.9894 reviews
