R.Song AquaStudio
Pole & aerial cruises on Ghost Lake
A 33 ft double-decker pontoon boat rigged for pole and aerial, 20 minutes west of Cochrane, Alberta — run by R.Song Studios of Calgary.
Experience the ultimate boating adventure aboard the R.Song AquaStudio, a double-decker pontoon boat designed for pole and aerial enthusiasts. Picture yourself performing your favourite poses and tricks against the backdrop of crystal-clear glacial waters, paddleboarding under the blue Alberta sky, or watching a golden sunset over the majestic Canadian Rockies.
The AquaStudio is run by R.Song Studios, the pole and aerial studio in Calgary, Alberta. Members train on the same apparatus indoors all year.
The vessel
The AquaStudio
- 33 ft double-decker pontoon boat
- 5 × 45 mm spin/static X-Poles — one at the bow, two on the top deck, one at the stern lounge, and one on the floating dock
- 11 ft aerial crane over the water
- Water slide
- Porta-potty washroom
Onboard
What you can do out there
Five poles, an aerial crane over open water, paddleboards and a slide.
Aerial hoop
The 11 ft crane rigs a hoop out over the water.
Pole
Five spin/static X-Poles — bow, top deck, stern lounge and the floating dock.
Aerial silks
Silks off the crane, with the lake underneath you.
Swim & SUP
Paddleboards, the water slide, and the lake itself.
The cruise
What happens on a five-hour tour
Day Cruise
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunset Cruise
5:00 PM – sunset
Pricing
2026 pricing
The rates published for the 2026 season. They have not been set for 2027.
Private cruise
5-hour cruise
Up to 11 participants
Full payment is required to book.
Individual booking
11 passengers maximum per cruise
Only 6 private cruises were offered for the 2026 season. Private bookings ran August 6 – 16, 2026.
Dates
August 2026
These were the 2026 sailings. Dates for 2027 have not been announced.
Wed, August 6
10:30 AM Day Cruise
Thu, August 7
10:30 AM Day Cruise
5:00 PM Sunset Cruise
Fri, August 8
10:30 AM Day Cruise
5:00 PM Sunset Cruise
Sat, August 9
10:30 AM Day Cruise
5:00 PM Sunset Cruise
Tue, August 12
10:30 AM Day Cruise
5:00 PM Sunset Cruise
Thu, August 14
10:30 AM Day Cruise
5:00 PM Sunset Cruise
Fri, August 15
10:30 AM Day Cruise
5:00 PM Sunset Cruise
Sat, August 16
10:30 AM Day Cruise
5:00 PM Sunset Cruise
Gallery
Thirty-one photographs from the lake
Every one taken on an AquaStudio cruise.
Booking
How to book a cruise
Individual booking
Check the calendar
Browse the sailings to find one that fits your schedule.
Confirm availability
Email robbie@rsongstudios.com to confirm availability for your chosen time slot.
Confirm by paying
Your spot is not reserved until full payment is received. For the 2026 season, cash was the only accepted payment method for Calgary residents; if you are visiting from outside Calgary, alternative payment options are available.
Private group booking
Review the calendar
Find a sailing time that fits your group. We may be able to accommodate times outside the scheduled dates.
Check availability
Email robbie@rsongstudios.com or message us on Instagram @rsongaquastudio to confirm your time slot.
Confirm your booking
Send an e-transfer for the full amount to secure the date.
Complete paperwork
Complete the liability waiver, and a skill assessment if you have never attended classes at R.Song Studios.
Where we sail
Ghost Lake, Alberta
Ghost Lake is 20 minutes west of Cochrane on Highway 1A.
The pick-up dock is at the north end of the lake. Heading west on Highway 1A, turn right after the bridge and find parking near the boat dock.
Enquire
Ask about 2027
Tell us the group size and roughly when, and we will come back to you. The 2027 calendar is not set yet — this is how you hear about it first.
Prefer not to use a form? Email robbie@rsongstudios.com, message @rsongaquastudio, or use the studio contact form.