Why Charter with Cooper?

At Cooper we make your charter vacation easier and more enjoyable by allowing you to plan and book your vacation online. Cooper has the newest yachts of any charter fleet in Canada which means less down time and more worry-free vacation time for you. Our late model sailing and power yachts come from a variety of popular brands, offering you a wide selection. Some yachts are designed and built specifically with chartering in mind - easy to operate, easy to service and maximum accommodations. Other yachts in our collection are more traditional pleasure yachts with less accommodation, but fabulous for smaller groups looking for a little more comfort. When cruising our yachts, they become yours for the holiday, we pride ourselves on not emblazoning the yachts with advertisements.

Our sailing fleet sport features which can include roller furling foresails and mainsails, electric windlasses and fully enclosed cockpits our yachts are as easy to sail as they are fun. The power fleet have the variety of single and twin engine configurations, various bow and stern thrusters, plenty of canvas protection and both displacement and semi-displacement models. Check the details page for each yacht as the wide selection also generates a plethora of equipment combinations.

With the best boats in the business, three great locations, and a range of services that smaller companies just can't match, our competitive rates offer the best value. With even better values in the off-season, and our one-of-a-kind cruising club and flotillas, we're making boating a pastime for everyone. You also save time and money by coming back to explore different areas of the coast and still having the same professionals handle your boating requirements.

No formal certification is required to charter with Cooper. Qualification is based on experience. If necessary we can arrange time with a qualified skipper to brush up on your skills. When you're ready to go, we'll help you every step of the way from planning your vacation to provisioning your yacht. You'll also receive a complete orientation on the boat, as well as advice on gear clothing and other details.

Your charter day is based on 24 hours starting with a 10am check-in and a 10am check-out. Early Boarding is available the evening prior to your booking for a $99 fee. Please contact the office to schedule an early boarding check in time.

All our charter vessels include a dinghy, VHF radio, stereo, heater, charts and navigation instruments, a fully equipped galley, barbecue, all the coast guard-required safety equipment, and first aid and tool kits. Many yachts are equipped beyond this standard equipment.

Sail farther for less - on trips of 10 days, save 5%, on trips of 14 days save 10%, or save 15% on cruises of 21 days or more. In addition, you can save even more by chartering during our Spring Season (May - June), Late Summer Season (September) or the Off Season (October - March).

A cancellation fee of 10% of the charter fee is applicable to all bookings cancelled before the balance is due. Bookings cancelled after the balance is due can only be refunded if another booking can be made on the same boat for the same period.

A 30% deposit is required to confirm a booking and the balance is due at least 30 - 90 days prior to the start date (based on yacht selected). Bookings made within 30 - 90 days of departure (varies by yacht selected) must be paid in full. If you book by phone or online using VISA, MasterCard, or American Express, you can have your reservation confirmed immediately.

Our boats are insured under a comprehensive policy. Damage deposits are taken to cover the deductibles for various incidents. For additional peace of mind, CharterProtect Package reduces the deductibles on all insured perils. Ask your charter specialist for details.

1815 Mast Tower Road, Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6H 3X7
Phone 604-687-4110, Fax 604-687-3267, Toll-free 1-888-999-6419