There isn't a much better way to spend your summer than on the water. Instead of renting a hotel room for your weeklong, well-deserved vacation, consider another option. If you enjoy a little adventure, direct access to the waterfront, and the ability to do as you please on the open seas, this alternative to a land-dwelling holiday will have you sailing with excitement. Make the most of the warm weather by chartering a yacht with your friends, split the cost, sit back and cruise the majestic B.C. coastline. Or just relax on the water and wake up every morning to the fresh sea air. Narcity may receive a portion of sales if you purchase something from this article, which was created independently by Narcity's editorial team just for you. No matter your fancy, this list has the yacht for you, and don't worry if you don't know how to drive a boat because a few of these include a host captain, guaranteeing a safe and stellar stay. The prices listed are approximate, determined by how many people it can accommodate. Full boat specifications and booking information is linked. So call up the usual beach crew and take it to a whole new level this summer. Here are 9 yachts you can rent on the cheap in B.C.: 1 . Heritage Wooden Boat // Vancouver *Captain Shawn and his dog Sage will host onboard Features: Anchored in the bay near central Vancouver, private bedroom, washroom with shower, kitchen, wireless internet, fireplace, tandem kayak, zodiac water taxi. Sleeps: 2 Costs: $30 per person per night 2. Dufour 425 – Gena // Vancouver Features: 42 foot sailboat, multiples bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, sound system, BBQ, GPS Sleeps: 8 Costs: $75 per person per night 3. 70 Foot Luxury Yacht // Vancouver Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, TV, wireless internet, AC, open space Sleeps: 6 Costs: $62 per person per night 4. Bayliner 3888 - Ocean Pearl // Nanaimo Features: 2 cabins, 2 bathrooms, BBQ, bar, kitchen, swim deck, dinghy Sleeps: 6 Costs: $85 per person per night 5. Fluting Home // North Vancouver *Captain Moje will be on board or at the marina Features: Docked at the marina, shared bedroom, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, BBQ, option to go sailing Sleeps: 4 Costs: $17 per person per night 6. Beneteau 45 – Hartaro // Nanaimo Features: 45 foot sailboat, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, BBQ, sound system, radar, GPS Sleeps: 8 Cost: $80 per person per night 7. False Creek Motor Yacht // Vancouver Features: Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, top deck, TV, workspace, Washer, Dryer Sleeps: 4 Costs: $85 per person per night 8. Meridian 490 – Current Affair X // Vancouver Features: 54 foot powerboat, 3 cabins, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, TV, sound system, GPS, dinghy Sleeps: 8 Costs: $137 per person per night 9. Lagoon 43 Power Cat – Nikko Bella // Vancouver Features: 43 foot powerboat, 3 cabins, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, sound system, TV, BBQ, GPS, Radar, dinghy Sleeps: 6 Costs: $150 per person per night Prices and terms of occupancy are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time.
