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4 hours
Up to 12 guests
Private charter
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Reserve the entire Hot Voyage sauna boat for your group of up to 12 and spend four private hours exploring Deep Cove and Indian Arm toward Jug Island. The cedar sauna is hot when you board, so the experience begins immediately with access to the upper lounge, lower lounge with table seating for food and snacks, freshwater and saltwater showers, and your own music. Once anchored, enjoy optional swimming, the paddleboard and floaties, and use the complimentary onboard Insta360 X5 rental to capture jumps, group videos and panoramic North Vancouver scenery.
The four-hour Jug Island Journey gives your group more time to explore Deep Cove and Indian Arm while enjoying the complete Hot Voyage sauna boat experience. The entire boat is reserved exclusively for your group of up to 12, with no strangers onboard.
The cedar sauna is hot and ready when you board, so you can begin sauna sessions immediately while cruising. Move between the panoramic cedar sauna, upper lounge, lower lounge with table seating, freshwater and saltwater showers, scenic decks and six-speaker Bluetooth sound system. Bring your own food and drinks and enjoy them together as the boat travels through North Vancouver’s mountain and forest scenery toward Jug Island.
Once anchored, continue moving between the hot sauna and refreshing cool-downs, or enjoy optional swimming, the paddleboard and floaties. A complimentary Insta360 X5 rental is included for use during the voyage, making it easy to record jumps, group videos, scenic views and other memorable moments. The camera must remain onboard.
Guests who prefer to stay out of the water can continue enjoying the sauna, showers, lounges, food, music and views. With a full group of 12, the four-hour private voyage works out to approximately CA$50 per person, per hour, making it a popular choice for birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette groups, family gatherings, team outings and groups looking for a longer private sauna boat adventure through Deep Cove and Indian Arm.
Arrive 15 minutes early, shoes into the bin, quick welcome and safety briefing. The cedar sauna is already hot — first rounds start while we’re still pulling away from the dock.
About 50 minutes of easy cruising into Indian Arm — forested shores and mountain views all the way to Jug Island, cold drink in hand. Sauna, rooftop deck, your playlist on six speakers.
The longest stretch of your charter — we anchor in calm water off Jug Island, often for 95 to 110 minutes. Ocean plunge off the boat, paddleboard and floaties in the water, saltwater deck shower for the undecided — then straight back into the heat.
One last round as we cruise home. Rinse off in the freshwater shower, change in the private washroom, and step off warm, calm, and reset.
You board in the Port Moody area — the gateway to the sheltered, calm waters of Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm. The exact meeting spot, map pin, and arrival instructions are sent right after you book, so your group lands at the right dock on the first try.
Arrive 15 minutes early. Time to find the meeting point, drop outdoor shoes in the storage bin, and confirm waivers before departure.
Boarding is direct or by tender. Depending on tide and dock access, you’ll step straight aboard or take a short, scenic tender ride out to the boat — crew guides you either way.
No outdoor shoes onboard. Go barefoot or bring clean, indoor-only flip-flops. A bin is provided for your shoes at boarding.
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Exclusive private use of the entire sauna boat for your group (up to 12)
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Qualified captain for the duration of your charter
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All fuel for the Jug Island route
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Large cedar sauna with panoramic views — hot at boarding
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Rooftop deck, indoor lounge, and rest areas
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Private washroom and changing space with freshwater shower
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Saltwater deck shower for post-sauna cool-downs
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Six-speaker Bluetooth sound system and phone charging
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Paddleboard, floaties, and 360° camera for use at anchor
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PFDs and all required safety equipment for every guest
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Food and drinks — bring whatever your group likes (19+ for alcohol)
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Towels and robes — every guest brings their own
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Sauna hats — optional, but the committed swear by them
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Captain’s gratuity — optional, appreciated for great service
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Parking near the meeting point
Swimsuit
Worn the whole voyage
Towel
Plus a second for after the plunge
Robe
Your layer between rounds
Water bottle
Refillable — dispenser onboard
Indoor flip-flops
Clean, non-marking — or barefoot
Food & drinks
Bring food, drinks, cups, plates and ice. Cooler onboard.
Sunscreen & sunglasses
For sunny sailings
Your playlist
Six speakers await
A swimsuit and robe carry you through the whole sauna experience — change into whatever suits your plans afterward.
Waiver
Every guest signs a digital liability waiver before boarding — no waiver, no boarding. We collect names and emails after you book.
Ages
Minimum age 14. Guests under 19 must be accompanied onboard by their own parent or legal guardian, who signs their waiver. Alcohol is 19+ only.
Cold plunge
Entering the ocean is optional and entirely at your own risk — confident swimmers only, feet first, at anchor, with the captain’s go-ahead. No lifeguard on duty.
Smoke-free
Smoking, vaping, and cannabis are prohibited onboard at all times.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible. Guests must be able to step between a dock, tender, and vessel and keep their balance on marine surfaces.
The captain
The captain has final authority on routing, anchoring, water activities, and all matters of safety.
Duration
4 hours, fixed window
Route
Indian Arm → Jug Island
Group size
Up to 12 guests, private
Minimum age
14 · alcohol 19+
Season
Year-round, rain or shine
Boarding
Port Moody area
for the whole boat · 4 hours
About CA$50 per person, per hour, for a full group of 12.
Pick a date & time
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Entire boat reserved for your group — no strangers onboard
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Sauna hot and ready the moment you board
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Runs rain or shine — wet weather makes the heat better
