Ordinary Hockey Team Bus Rentals vs. Napaway’s Next-Gen Hockey Coaches

Hockey team bus rentals are essential for getting your team from point A to B. But more often than not, sports team charters—which are almost always just regular charter buses—prioritize capacity and little else. This may be tolerable for short distances, but leaves plenty to be desired for longer road trips.  

Napaway’s next-generation luxury charter buses—particularly the new UltraLiner, purpose-built for hockey and other sports teams—are made specifically to increase player comfort, allow for great sleep, and boost storage without sacrificing capacity or range.  

Read on to learn how. Or, get more info on acquiring our superior hockey team bus rentals by filling out the form below or emailing charters@napaway.com. For urgent inquiries call (833)-NAPAWAY (833-627-2929).  

Napaway’s luxury buses offer next-level comfort, privacy, and flexibility 

Napaway's proprietary seating system divides all of our standard premium coaches into 18 private suites, each with over 13 square feet of space. Each suite contains 2 extra-legroom, business-class seats that, together, combine into a 6.5-foot-long lie-flat bed. But: this is just our standard model. Our UltraLiner, which is purpose-built for hockey team bus travel, takes it to the next level (but we’ll get to that in a moment). 

Translation: this coach is built for rest and relaxation (which makes sense, since Napaway coaches were originally designed as sleeper buses!) It’s also why so many companies use our coaches for corporate transportation services, as well as entertainer tour buses, and (of course) luxury sleepers. 

They’re so comfortable, even the pros use them 

Napaway’s Premium Coaches (our standard model) are so comfortable, so private, and so flexible—suites can be used by 1 person for a total capacity of 18, by 2 people for a total capacity of 36, or any combination of both—they’re beloved by sports teams of all levels. From universities to professional sports teams, Napaway makes all the difference when it comes to long road trips. 

And the UltraLiner model is purpose-built for hockey teams (and all other sport squads) 

Napaway’s UltraLiner is built from the ground up to serve as a premier sports bus charter option. Comfort, rest, and storage are carefully considered, and this flexibility extends to operating arrangements (i.e., you can buy an UltraLiner for your team or charter one from an operator).  

We took the Napaway Premium Coach and added even more beds (for a 28-person sleeping capacity) 

You read that right: the Napaway UltraLiner can sleep up to 28 people, all in their own lie-flat bed! No more trying to sleep sitting up or drooling on a teammate’s shoulder in a fitful nap. With the UltraLiner, your entire team can sleep comfortably and, most importantly, privately. 

How did we achieve the ultimate hockey team charter bus? 

It’s simple: we took our award-winning premium seating system, and added 10 overhead bunks. That means every player on your team has the ability to rest comfortably in their own space, both before and after games. 

Oh, and fun fact: the UltraLiner is the only high-capacity team sleeper on the road today that complies with post-2016 seatbelt and emergency exit laws.  

Translation: players and staff can sleep comfortably, arriving well-rested and ready to win 

One thing most hockey team bus rentals make difficult: sleeping and resting comfortably. While you can technically sleep on an ordinary bus, sitting up in tight quarters is no recipe for waking up well-rested or limber. And let’s face it: ordinary charter buses aren’t even comfortable for regular folks, much less burly hockey players.  

Most ordinary bus rentals hockey teams use are…well, ordinary buses  

Even among pro and well-known college programs, buses optimized for hockey teams are rare. (Spoiler: Napaway works with teams at all levels). Often, hockey team charter buses are just…regular buses.  

‘Comfort’ is geared for regular travelers, not sports teams with gear 

Ordinary bus seats are built for the average person and situation—and frankly, comfort is not prioritized. If regular travelers aren’t comfortable, large hockey players with bulky gear certainly don’t fit this mold. Tight seating obviously restricts the ability to stretch out, which may be okay for a short trip. But don’t count on comfort, rest, or sleep on a longer trip—which impacts morale and gametime readiness. 

Storage options may be inadequate, especially for larger teams 

Larger teams already take up the lion’s share of most buses’ space before equipment even enters the equation. But stick bags, goalie gear, and players’ luggage aren’t an afterthought—they’re a critical part of any road trip. 

Some sports transportation services account for gear and supplies, but often at the expense of player capacity and comfort. Smaller teams with smaller coaching staffs may be less constricted, but there’s still the issue of rider comfort. 

Our hockey team buses are built different 

As we’ve made clear, Napaway’s buses—especially the UltraLiner—are anything but ordinary.  

With Napaway, your players are on a luxury tour bus, not an ordinary hockey team bus rental. Seats are staggered within suites to ensure that players aren’t fighting for armrest space. Large trays fit a laptop or other device. USB ports and outlets ensure a constant charge. And ample in-suite storage ensures space for players’ non-sports-related belongings, like personal bags filled with a change of clothes and so on. Translation: players are comfortable across any distance of travel and at their physical best come gametime. 

And of course, 28 people can sleep in comfort and privacy—try finding that on another luxury bus!

Storage is no issue on Napaway’s hockey team charter bus 

Helmets, pads, skates, sticks…hockey equipment is as bulky, and frankly, as awkward to stow as it is protective. Napaway’s dedicated storage areas means players don’t have to hold equipment during travel or even have it in their suites while enroute. 

Napaway’s cabin space is flexible and multi-purpose 

As mentioned, up to 28 people can sleep on a Napaway UltraLiner at a time. Seating capacity is higher at 35. Given that the largest hockey teams are maxed at 25 players, plus a few coaches, even large teams can enjoy a comfortable ride.  

Even better, suites can be altered on the fly, say, if coaches want to hold a team meeting while in transit. And anyone can switch their seat from bed to chair mode at their leisure. 

Napaway Premium Coaches also make excellent hockey team buses 

The UltraLiner isn’t Napaway’s only vehicle that can serve as a hockey team bus rental solution. Smaller teams in particular may prefer the Premium Coach, which still offers all the amenities above, including convertible private suites, and allows up to 18 people to sleep or 36 to sit without restriction.  

Napaway can benefit other types of sports teams, too 

Napaway UltraLiners and Premium Coaches are not limited to hockey teams. Any type of team—basketball, volleyball, baseball, etc.—can benefit from our sports team bus charter options. For that matter, Napaway coaches aren’t limited to sports at all (see our corporate shuttle service article for more info on that). 

So: hit the ice rested and ready to win with Napaway’s next-generation hockey team bus rentals 

Napaway’s luxury bus travel excels as a hockey team bus rental option. Trust that players will arrive rested and ready even after lengthy distances. When you’re ready for a quote, email us at charters@napaway.com or phone us at (833)-NAPAWAY (833-627-2929).