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Aerial view of the Hot Voyage sauna boat cruising with guests relaxing on the rooftop lounge
Guests relaxing in the indoor lounge aboard the Hot Voyage private sauna boat near Vancouver Guests relaxing together on the rooftop lounge of the Hot Voyage private sauna boat near Vancouver

THE NORDIC RITUAL

2-Hour Private Sauna Boat Voyage in Greater Vancouver

2 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. The experience begins the moment you board: step into the hot cedar sauna, cool down with the freshwater or saltwater shower, relax in the upper lounge, gather around the table in the lower lounge with your food and snacks, and play your own music while cruising through Burrard Inlet toward Carraholly Point. Once the boat is anchored, your group can also enjoy optional swimming, floaties, the paddleboard and the onboard 360° camera.

The two-hour voyage gives your group the complete Hot Voyage experience in a shorter, easy-to-book format. The cedar sauna is hot when you board, and every onboard amenity other than water activities is available right away. Sauna while cruising, cool down with either of the two showers, enjoy the views from the upper lounge, or gather around the table in the lower lounge with your own food and snacks.

The route travels through Burrard Inlet toward the sheltered waters near Carraholly Point. Once anchored, optional swimming, floaties, the paddleboard and the onboard 360° camera may be used with captain approval. Guests who prefer to remain onboard can continue enjoying the sauna, showers, lounges, music, food and scenery.

Connect your playlist to the six-speaker sound system and enjoy the entire boat without strangers onboard. For a full group of 12, the voyage works out to CA$50 per person, per hour.

1

Board in Port Moody

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.

2

Cruise Burrard Inlet

Sauna, rooftop deck, your playlist on six speakers. Watch the shoreline slide past the sauna’s panoramic window with a cold drink in hand.

3

Anchor at Carraholly Point

We drop anchor in a scenic, sheltered lagoon. Ocean plunge off the boat, paddleboard and floaties in the water, saltwater deck shower for the undecided — then straight back into the heat.

4

The return leg

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.

Important: Routes, destinations, timings, boarding methods, anchorages, and activities are shown as a guide and may change based on weather, tides, marine traffic, regulations, safety, and operational conditions. These changes do not constitute cancellation and do not entitle guests to a refund if the charter proceeds. See our Terms and Conditions page.

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.

What's included

Exclusive private use of the entire sauna boat for your group (up to 12)

Qualified captain for the duration of your charter

All fuel for the Carraholly Point route

Large cedar sauna with panoramic views - hot at boarding

Rooftop deck, indoor lounge, and rest areas

Private washroom and changing space with freshwater shower

Saltwater deck shower for post-sauna cool-downs

Six-speaker Bluetooth sound system and phone charging

Paddleboard, floaties, and 360° camera for use at anchor

PFDs and all required safety equipment for every guest

Bring your own

Food and drinks — bring whatever your group likes (19+ for alcohol)

Towels and robes — every guest brings their own

Sauna hats — optional, but the committed swear by them

Captain’s gratuity — optional, appreciated for great service

Parking near the meeting point

What to pack

Swimsuit

For sauna and water activities. Change onboard.

Towel

Plus a second for after the plunge

Robe

Your layer between rounds (optional)

Water bottle

Refillable — dispenser onboard

Indoor flip-flops

Clean, non-marking — or barefoot

Food & drinks

Bring food, drinks, cups, plates and ice. Cooler onboard.

Hat or cap & 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.

Please note

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.

Good to know

Duration

2 hours, fixed window

Route

Burrard Inlet → Carraholly Point

Group size

Up to 12 guests, private

Minimum age

14 · alcohol 19+

Season

Year-round, rain or shine

Boarding

Port Moody area

Reserve your voyage

CA$1,200

for the whole boat · 2 hours

About CA$50 per person, per hour, for a full group of 12.

Pick a date & time

Entire boat reserved for your group — no strangers onboard

Sauna hot and ready the moment you board

Runs rain or shine — wet weather makes the heat better

70% refund more than 10 days out · questions? Read the FAQ