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BOOK NOW TO SAIL MAY 1- SEPT 30 2024. IT'S A DAY YOU WILL NEVER FORGET !

Holy Doodle Sailing Charters 250-300-0009 Kelowna

Experience a 2 hour private sailing cruise on Okanagan Lake, Kelowna BC

Enjoy an afternoon or evening sail with your family or friends

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Experienced Captain

Satisfaction guaranteed.

Your Captain, Brad, has 40+ years of racing & cruising experience on  Okanagan Lake and the West Coast of BC. He holds a  Transport Canada Small Vessel Operator License, Medical First Aid and Marine Safety Certificate. 

Adria is an S2 8.5 meter yacht, with a full cabin, c/w enclosed head (toilet), 2 sinks, stove, and fridge. She has a furling headsail, and a Diesel engine if the wind dies. The large comfortable cockpit offers plenty of room for guests. 

Our goal is to have a safe, fun, sailing cruise adventure.

Guests are encouraged to participate in the sailing of the boat as much or as little as desired. The captain is happy to explain what he is doing to keep the boat moving with the wind. 

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Welcome to Kelowna Cruises

Lake cruises and charters, your adventure awaits.

Welcome to Kelowna Cruises! We offer an incredible event venue and public cruises on two 75’ customized houseboats on Okanagan Lake. With a capacity of 70 and 85 passengers, we are an excellent venue to accommodate a variety of groups and events—from weddings to corporate events to celebrations and everything in between!

Please Step Aboard

Fully licensed.

Kelowna Cruises is a fully licensed establishment, we provide in-house food (our Alberta-sourced steaks are amazing!) and beverage service, with a variety of menus to choose from.

Our afternoon and dinner public cruises are popular with local residents and tourists alike.

Picturesque

Let our crew tour you past the most picturesque sites of Okanagan Lake. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Afternoon, Evening, Late Night

Weddings, Stags, Dinners

Join The Fun

From weddings and corporate events to date nights and family gatherings, Kelowna Cruises is the place to have fun in the Okanagan sun! Let us tour you around the lake in comfort. Rest easy knowing you are cruising on the safest boats on Okanagan Lake. Whether you are visiting Kelowna for the first time or are local to the area, enjoying a Sunset Cruise on Kelowna Cruises is a must do!

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Great experience! Staff was very friendly and accommodating a must do when visiting town.

The staff there is really friendly, from the captain to the bartender and the cook. Overall a nice pleasant cruise and dinner with the family.

The experience is beyond wonderful plus I got engaged in this cruise. The crew and the captain are amazing. 💕 will definitely be back again maybe with our 👶🏼 someday.

We’re glad you dropped by! Please feel free to give us a call, send us an email or use our handy message form. We look forward to serving you aboard one of our vessels.

• Dock Location: 230 Queensway Ave Downtown Kelowna (this address does not accept mail)

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“fantastic boat and wine tour”, “i booked the pontoon boat tour and berne, our guide and captain, was excellent. he explained all of the points of interest around the lake and details about the magnificent homes we saw. we had such a great time that i booked a wine tour with cheers the next day lou was our guide and she was truly amazing and so helpful explaining the nuances of tasting wine. thank you berne, lou (and reign for the help in coordinating) and cheers for making our kelowna visit so fantastic we definitely hope to be back soon”.

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Sit back and take in some of the Okanagan’s most fantastic views and points of interest on a relaxing 2, 3, or 4-hour cruise aboard The Sunliner, a luxurious 22-foot Harris® pontoon boat.

Getting warm? Jump in the lake and cool off in one of the many secluded bays and alcoves along the shore, or if you’re really adventurous, the middle of the lake!

If cruising in the midday heat isn’t your style, consider booking a sunset cruise and enjoying the picturesque valley at dusk.

2 -hour Cruise           from $99 per person

Take in views of downtown Kelowna, Knox Mountain, the William R. Bennett Bridge, Paul’s Tomb and Traders Cove on this relaxing 2-hour cruise.

3 -hour Cruise         from $139 per person

Enjoy views to the south of Kelowna as you pass under the William R. Bennett Bridge and venture towards Peachland. Take in views of Kettle Valley, Mount Boucherie, and Pincushion Mountain.

4 -hour Cruise         from $179 per person

The day is yours to command! Cruise to the north and south or explore and find a cove for swimming and fun. Remember, pack a picnic to enjoy on your day out.

“The Sunset Cruise on the Pontoon Boat with Captain Berne was Absolutely Delightful!”

“learning local history, taking in awe-inspiring views mixed with joy and laughter, (and a little wine) was the crowning glory to a magical day and made our bachelorette so fantastic thank you captain berne”, what to bring:.

• Swimwear & Towel
• A hat, Sunnies & Sunscreen
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• Small cooler with ice
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What’s Included:

• A friendly & experienced Captain
• Dock pick-up & drop-off at the Kelowna Yacht Club **

Custom durations and split tours available.

If your group has more than 9 guests please call our office at 250-717-8452 and the reservations team will be happy to assist you.

To comply with licensing regulations, all sunset cruises must return to the marina before dark.

*Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages in a small cooler. Wine bottles are permitted (remember the corkscrew!) all other forms of glass, specifically wine glasses, are not welcome. For everyone’s safety and comfort, the quantity of alcohol permitted onboard is at the discretion of the captain.

**All sailings depart and return from the Kelowna Yacht Club . Please meet your captain at the white gate. If you’d prefer pick-up from a different dock, or transportation to and/or from your accommodations to the Kelowna Yacht Club , please contact our reservations team at [email protected] or 250-717-8452 .

Boat charters are subject to cancellation due to extremely poor weather conditions (winds in excess of 20 KM and/or signs of lightning), in which a full refund will be returned. Simple rain or wind under 20 KM isn’t considered extreme, tours are rain or shine. In the event we must shorten a tour in operation due to foul weather, we prorate the time unused onboard and provide appropriate refunds where applicable.

CAPTAIN BERNE WATTERS – Contractor and Captain of his Harris ® Sunliner

Originally from Chilliwack, BC, Captain Berne is a retired principal after 30 years in education. Totally embracing the Okanagan lifestyle, he enjoys being a ski instructor at Big White Ski Resort during the winter months along with being a wine tour guide and tour boat operator in the summer. Happily married to his sweetheart of 43 years, he has three grandchildren whom he is proud of.

Captain Berne has been boating, sailing, and windsurfing for over four decades. From windsurfing the Columbia Gorge to skippering ocean-going racing yachts on Vancouver Island, to sailboats on Harrison Lake and Okanagan Lake, Berne is an experienced captain. Eventually he turned to power boating and enjoys the pleasure of touring Okanagan Lake with many satisfied clients.

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