Start your journey in the heart of the Gulf Islands – where numerous anchorages and delightful islands await.
Reach prime cruising grounds on your first day when you set your course for the Sunshine Coast and Desolation Sound.
Visit one of National Geographic’s top-10 destinations in the world, Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park.
Step 1: Find a boat in our Fleet and click on “Boat Availability” to request your preferred dates.
Step 2: Complete our Skipper’s Resume: We evaluate each charterer’s unique experience and training.
Step 3: Confirm your booking with a 35% deposit.
Step 4: Get excited! Full payment due 60-days prior to setting sail to finalize your charter booking.
Find us next to the Departure Bay Ferry and the Sea Air Seaplane terminals.
We are 10-minutes from Helijet Helicopter and Harbour Air.
When the border re-opens, Kenmore Air flies here from Seattle.
At this time, your charter booking depends upon our ability to maintain our COVID protocols and prepare you in advance.
Our pre-charter process uses video briefings of your boat and cruising areas in order to keep you and your crew safe and at a distance.
Visit our Client Services page for details.
Setting Sail While Staying Safe
Bareboat Charters
Charters can expect a safe & relaxed experience on our docks. Our COVID protocols include boat and cruising area video briefings, thoroughly disinfected boats, and a plan to keep our staff at a distance. Join us for a 2021 bareboat charter today and sail away with your own little bubble.
Sailing School
Instruction is our greatest passion and the cornerstone of our business. Sailing School course will resume when B.C. health and safety protocols allow. Complete this form to join our waitlist.
Your Safety is our #1 Priority
If you have any questions - please call us at 1 877 754 8601 or email us at info@nanaimoyachtcharters.com. And sign up for our newsletter for updates, information on free courses, and more!