The verdict in three sentences
In Vancouver, a yacht or private aviation charter website built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, about 15 000 to 60 000 CAD, roughly 11 000 to 43 000 USD, and more when the agency produces video and drone footage. Kolonell builds the fleet pages, itineraries and on-request booking journey for a fixed price of 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, with no on-site filming. The real comparison is the 3-year total cost and the quality of the inquiry form, because in this business one well-qualified request is worth more than another page.
What do Vancouver agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge?
The ranges below are prudent ballparks, not official figures. They draw on public rate cards of Vancouver and British Columbia agencies, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co profiles, hourly rates published by local agencies (often 110 to 200 CAD per hour, about 80 to 145 USD) and rates visible on Upwork. Scope moves the price more than anything: number of vessels and aircraft, video, languages, integrations.
| Criterion | Vancouver agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 ballpark | 15 000 to 60 000 CAD (11 000 to 43 000 USD) | 4 000 to 14 000 CAD (2 900 to 10 000 USD) | 2 900 / 4 900 / 8 900 USD, fixed |
| Changes outside scope | Often 110 to 200 CAD per hour | Often 70 to 120 CAD per hour | Quoted before any work |
| Usual timeline | 10 to 16 weeks | 6 to 12 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Filming, drone, onboard video | Often offered as an option | Rarely | Not included: your images or a local photographer |
| Fleet and itinerary copy | Often billed separately | Rarely included | Native English or French included |
| Support after launch | Separate maintenance contract | Case by case | 3 months, 6 on Premium |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
Payment is by bank transfer or Wise: 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery. A project manager works in your time zone, with Google Meet calls at a time that suits you and a written update every week. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), 7 to 8 hours ahead of Vancouver depending on the season: your mornings are our afternoons. Full tier details are on our international website offer.
Which 3-year total cost should you compare?
The build price is only part of the bill. An operator also pays for hosting, maintenance, seasonal updates (a new itinerary, an aircraft leaving the fleet, summer rates) and visuals. The table assumes the same maintenance budget on both sides, since Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted on request.
| Item over 36 months | Vancouver agency (mid range) | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Website build | 30 000 CAD, about 21 600 USD | 4 900 USD |
| Support included after launch | Depends on contract | 3 months included |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 250 CAD per month over 33 months, about 5 940 USD | 5 940 USD, maintenance quoted on request |
| Seasonal updates over 3 years | 10 hours at 150 CAD, about 1 080 USD | Quoted beforehand, assumption 900 USD |
| Professional photos and drone | Option, about 1 800 USD | Local photographer booked separately, about 1 800 USD |
| Indicative total | about 30 420 USD | about 13 540 USD |
These figures structure the comparison; they do not predict your invoice. Ask every supplier to fill in the same grid.
What does each Kolonell tier include for a charter operator?
| Item | Starter 2 900 USD | Growth 4 900 USD | Premium 8 900 USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet pages | Single fleet page | One page per vessel or aircraft, from your spec sheets | Detailed pages, sea and air divisions kept separate |
| Itineraries and destinations | Destinations page | One page per main itinerary | Detailed itineraries, seasons, events |
| Booking | Request form | Qualified form: dates, passengers, route, catering | Journey per division; custom engine quoted on request |
| Corporate clients | Dedicated section | Events and offsites page | Pages by use: film shoots, incentives, transfers |
| Bilingual FR/EN site | No | No | Included |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written schedule at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
| Support after launch | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
A client area with booking history, a real-time quote calculator or an availability management tool is a custom application, quoted on request. So is ongoing search work. A Chinese or Japanese version is supplied by you or quoted separately.
What does a Vancouver yacht or private flight charter website need?
The local market mixes several clienteles: executives heading to Whistler, Victoria, Kelowna or Seattle, crews from the city's film industry, corporate groups booking an afternoon in Howe Sound, cruise season visitors, and families leaving for several days in the Gulf Islands or Desolation Sound. Many discover the operator on a phone, from a downtown or Coal Harbour hotel.
- A fleet shown as it really is: each real vessel or aircraft, with capacity, amenities and photos supplied by the operator. No stock image passed off as your fleet.
- A clear line between operator and broker: say whether you operate the aircraft yourself or arrange flights with certified operators.
- A qualified inquiry form: dates, number of passengers, departure point, luggage, catering, special requests. This is what produces quotes.
- Season pages: sea outings and floatplane flights depend on weather and season, and the site should say so without promising availability.
- A Google Business Profile consistent with the site: marina or terminal, hours, access.
On compliance, the facts only. Transport Canada governs commercial aircraft operations and the safety of vessels used commercially: the site mentions only certifications the operator actually holds. Personal data falls under federal PIPEDA and, for private organisations in the province, British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act. Commercial email falls within Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). This is not legal advice.
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Which red flags should you watch for in quotes?
- A price without a written scope: ask for the list of pages, fleet entries and integrations.
- A domain registered in the supplier's name: it must be in yours.
- An online booking engine promised with no discussion of actual crew and aircraft availability.
- A flat-fee brand video with no detail on image usage rights.
- Mandatory long-term maintenance with no way to take back control.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Daniel K., partner in a company that manages three motor yachts in Coal Harbour and arranges private flights with partner operators, receives two proposals. A Vancouver agency quotes 38 000 CAD (about 27 400 USD), video included, delivered in 14 weeks. Kolonell proposes Premium at 8 900 USD to keep the two divisions separate, with a local photographer and drone pilot booked separately for 3 000 CAD (about 2 200 USD).
Kolonell route: 8 900 + 2 200 = 11 100 USD, live in 5 to 6 weeks, before high season starts. Agency route: 27 400 USD. The gap is 16 300 USD. Daniel keeps the agency in mind for a brand film shot on board next year, a service Kolonell does not provide.
FAQ
How much does a yacht or jet charter website cost in Vancouver in 2026?
With a local agency, expect a ballpark of 15 000 to 60 000 CAD, about 11 000 to 43 000 USD. A freelancer usually sits between 4 000 and 14 000 CAD. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD.
Can Kolonell illustrate a fleet while we wait for photos?
No. Fleet pages show only your real vessels and aircraft, with your photos or those of a local photographer, often around 1 500 to 3 000 CAD for a half day with drone based on published rates.
Can the site handle online bookings?
The qualified inquiry form is included from Starter at 2 900 USD. An engine with real-time availability or a client area is a custom application, quoted on request.
How is the time difference handled?
The team is 7 to 8 hours ahead of Vancouver. Google Meet calls are set in your mornings and a written update arrives every week.
How does payment work?
By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery. On Growth, that means two payments of 2 450 USD.
Let's scope your project. Send us your fleet list, your itineraries and your client types, and we come back with a fixed-price tier and a 3 to 4 week timeline. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.