Canada
Hot Tub Boats Float in Victoria, BC
by Susan Campbell
Victoria, British Columbia is the only place in Canada you can float your boat and soak in it, too! On a recent trip to BC’s beautiful little port capital, we had the opportunity to try out the country’s only floating hot tub boat adventure. It was a blast!
I love the sea, I love boats, and I adore hot tubs, put them all together in one package and I’m in bliss. After a brief safety and driving instruction we were off, puttering around the sea channel in Upper Harbor and around the Gorge Waterway on our own private little wood-burning propelled hot tub. Maneuvering is a breeze, no boating experience necessary, and it doesn’t go very fast. In fact, the numerous little water taxis, sailboats, sea kayaks and even outrigger canoes on our waterway passed us easily while waving furiously, and obviously wondering what the heck we were traveling in! If you didn’t know better, you’d think the little boat was sinking because it’s full of water! But it’s not. And the water is blissfully warm while the surrounding sea is icy cold. If you’re brave enough, you’re welcome to stop and take a dip off the side. Many do, and there’s a handy little retractable ladder to help you get back in.
Beyond offering up incredible scenery along the route, the bonus is that you can control the soundtrack via Bluetooth onboard as you glide by the scenes. You can also bring your own food and drink. (No alcohol, though.) Or you can opt for extras like charcuterie boards and sparkling apple juice (pre-orders necessary.) You can also make it more luxurious with one of their biodegradable bath bombs. We highly recommend this fun and unique journey if you visit Victoria, it was one of the highlights of our trip.
