Halcyon Sound
Preparing to cast off

Private yacht charters · Vancouver, British Columbia

Halcyon Sound

Two crewed yachts. One extraordinary coastline. Yours by the hour.

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00:05 — Coal Harbour

Cast off from the heart of the city.

Step aboard five minutes from downtown. The lines come off, the skyline slides astern.

00:20 — English Bay

Open water, salt air, no schedule.

Past Stanley Park and under Lions Gate, the Pacific opens up and the day is yours.

00:40 — Howe Sound

Fjords, waterfalls and quiet coves.

North America's southernmost fjord, forty minutes from your office.

Your course, your pace

Where shall we take you?

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Est. 2011 · Coal Harbour

The coast, the way it was meant to be seen.

Halcyon Sound is a small, family-run charter house with two immaculate yachts and a crew that knows every cove between Point Atkinson and Princess Louisa Inlet. No shared tours, no fixed routes. You choose the yacht, the hours and the heading; we take care of everything else.

Plan your day on the water
14Seasons on these waters
2,300+Charters completed
4.9Average guest rating
5Minutes from downtown

The Fleet

Two yachts. Each one entirely yours.

Every charter includes a Transport Canada certified captain, crew, fuel for local cruising and a stocked welcome bar.

Lady Seraphine, a 92-foot white tri-deck superyacht, cruising past forested mountains Flagship

92 ft tri-deck superyacht

Lady Seraphine

Our flagship. Three decks of walnut, cream leather and glass, a flybridge jacuzzi under open sky, and a formal dining salon for twelve. Built for celebrations, client entertaining and evenings you'll talk about for years.

Guests
Up to 30
Crew
Captain + 4
Staterooms
4 en-suite
Cruising speed
18 knots
  • Flybridge sundeck with jacuzzi and bar
  • Formal dining for 12, chef's galley
  • Indoor–outdoor sound system and ambient lighting
$1,200 per hour 3-hour minimum · plus tax
Book Lady Seraphine
Silver Heron, a 58-foot navy-hulled sport yacht, running fast past the Vancouver skyline Sport

58 ft open sport yacht

Silver Heron

Fast, low and effortlessly cool. Silver Heron reaches Howe Sound's hidden coves in half the time, then drops anchor so you can swim, paddle and lunch with nobody else in sight. Perfect for families and small groups.

Guests
Up to 12
Crew
Captain + 1
Cabins
2 + day head
Cruising speed
28 knots
  • Open cockpit lounge with retractable sunroof
  • Swim platform, paddleboards and snorkel gear
  • Bow sunpad and shaded aft dining
$650 per hour 3-hour minimum · plus tax
Book Silver Heron

Signature journeys

Three ways to spend the day.

Suggestions, never rules. Your captain will shape the route around the weather, the tide and your mood.

Candlelit dinner table on a yacht's aft deck with the city skyline at dusk

3 hours · English Bay

Skyline at Sunset

Glide past Stanley Park and beneath Lions Gate Bridge as the towers turn gold, then dine on deck while the city lights come on.

Aerial view of a white yacht cruising through a mountain-lined fjord

6 hours · Howe Sound

The Fjord Day

Bowen Island, Anvil Island and the sea-to-sky peaks. Lunch at anchor beneath a waterfall, with seals and eagles for company.

Swim platform of a yacht anchored in a quiet emerald cove

4 hours · Indian Arm

The Hidden Cove

Slip up a glacial inlet to Granite Falls. Swim off the platform, paddle the shoreline, and forget the city is twenty minutes away.

Every charter includes

Step aboard. That's all you need to do.

Choose your date
  • Captain and crewTransport Canada certified, discreet and genuinely good company.
  • Fuel and moorageAll local cruising within Burrard Inlet, English Bay and lower Howe Sound.
  • Welcome barSparkling wine, craft sodas, still and sparkling water, and a BC cheese board.
  • Private chef, on requestMenus built around spot prawns, Dungeness crab and whatever the dock has that morning.
  • Water toysPaddleboards, snorkel gear and floating loungers on both yachts.
  • Concierge planningFlowers, cakes, photographers, car service. Ask, and it's waiting on board.

Reserve

Check availability and book.

Pick a yacht, a date and how long you'd like to stay out. Your price updates as you go.

1Choose your yacht

2Pick a date

Available Booked Your date

3Time, length and guests

Hours on the water
3
3-hour minimum
Guests
6
Up to 30

Guest book

Remembered long after the lines are tied.

★★★★★
We proposed on the flybridge as the sun went down behind the Lions. The crew had champagne ready before she'd finished saying yes.
Daniel & Priya M. Lady Seraphine · Sunset charter
★★★★★
Forty clients, zero stress. Halcyon handled catering, music and timing so well that I actually got to enjoy my own event.
Catherine L. Lady Seraphine · Corporate evening
★★★★★
The kids swam under a waterfall and saw a pod of dolphins before lunch. Best family day we've ever had in this city.
The Okafor family Silver Heron · Fjord Day

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Anything else? Call the dock office on 604 555 0142.

How is the price calculated?

Charters are billed by the hour with a three-hour minimum: $1,200 per hour for Lady Seraphine and $650 per hour for Silver Heron, plus 5% GST. Captain, crew, local fuel and the welcome bar are included. Private chef menus and premium bar packages are quoted separately.

Where do we board?

Dock C, Berth 14 at Coal Harbour Quay, a five-minute walk from the Vancouver Convention Centre. Valet and underground parking are next to the marina gate.

What if the weather turns?

Both yachts have heated interior salons, so most charters run rain or shine. If your captain judges conditions unsafe, you can reschedule at no charge or receive a full refund.

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Of course. You're welcome to bring catering and beverages aboard, or let our concierge arrange a private chef and bar service.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel up to 14 days before departure for a full refund, or up to 72 hours before for a credit toward a future charter.

The tide is in your favour

Your yacht is waiting at Dock C.

Book your charter Call 604 555 0142
Book a charter from $650 / hr