Canada · BOAT TOURS IN VANCOUVER
A shortlist to send to whoever is planning: 15 boat tours in Vancouver that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
One-day Vancouver to Victoria by coach and BC Ferry, with skip-the-line Butchart Gardens and free time at Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
“Dion was an excellent driver and guide. Well paced activities.”
Small-group Zodiac tour on Vancouver Harbour for fast skyline rides and wildlife, with free photo package and 55 km/h speed.
“This was both a blast and informative! Jake and Connor were our captains and they had vast knowledge of Vancouvers rich history. We would do this tour, again”
Ride the Gulf Islands ferry from Vancouver to Victoria, skip the line at Butchart Gardens, then explore Victoria’s harbor on a guided day tour.
“Jessica our tour guide was so sweet, always smiling, and knowledgeable. However, too long of a day. 12 hour day and only 2 hours in Victoria and 1 hour and 45 minutes at the gardens. Therefore, 8 hours of travel time. The ferry ride was nice since you get out of the bus and do whatever you want on the ferry.”
Vancouver dinner cruise with West Coast buffet, live music, and sunset harbor views past Stanley Park and Canada Place. 2.5 hours.
“The crew was very helpful. The music was nice and relaxing. Dinner was amazing and the views spectacular. Definitely would do again”
A long Vancouver to Victoria ferry day trip with included Butchart Gardens entry, guided coaching, and time to explore downtown Victoria.
“Victoria ferry is 1.5 hours each way.and it takes about an hour to get to ferry from downtown Vancouver.”
Post-cruise Vancouver tour with port pickup, capped admissions to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Vancouver Lookout, plus downtown sights.
“Kyle was an excellent guide. His tour was well organized with great information and he was extremely helpful with recommendations. Wonderful post cruise tour of Vancouver. Could have spent a lot more time at each stop, but this was a great overview of the highlights of Vancouver for a one day trip!”
90-minute Zodiac cruise along Vancouver’s waterfront, skyline views, and wildlife spotting with a small-group guide and free photos.
“We did the City and Wildlife Tour with Captain Jake. It was great fun! Beautiful sites, lots of seals, and interesting information. We really enjoyed it.”
A small-group speedboat cruise from Granville Island to seal colonies near Lighthouse Park, with downtown Vancouver sights along the way.
“Captain was great. Very knowledgeable . Dress warm. Be careful when getting on and off boat. Loved the seals.”
90-minute Vancouver boat tour from Granville Island to the seal colony, English Bay, Lions Gate Bridge, and Stanley Park views from the water.
“We had a great time on this tour! Danny was so informative about Vancouver and the wildlife around it. We even got to see bald eagles! Highly recommended.”
Vancouver sunset dinner cruise with a West Coast buffet, in-house music, and skyline views from the water, about 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
“Very pleasant evening. Ship was beautifully set out and the buffet was good. Not keen on the music but that's just a personal preference. We had a really nice evening and at the end a member of the crew organized a cab back to our hotel for us.”
Snorkel and kayak with Vancouver harbor seals at Pam Rocks, with wetsuits, snacks, and small-group guidance on a 5-hour boat tour.
“The tour was good, the staff was friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. The captain was chatty and had lots of great stories.”
Vancouver Brunch Cruise to Indian Arm with a buffet, open-air top deck views, wildlife spotting, and a stop near Silver Falls. Drinks cost extra.
“Vegetarians can get special meals. The food was great!”
Narrated one-hour Vancouver Harbor cruise on Burrard Inlet with views of Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, mountains and the skyline.
“Very senior citizen friendly! A lovey comfortable boats and the people who work on it are lovely and so friendly!! We definitely recommend!! ❤️🥰”
Cruise Vancouver Harbor in 1 hour from Denman Street, see Stanley Park and Lions Gate Bridge, and sip a drink on the Constitution.
“This harbour cruise was even better than expected. The boat was so comfortable and the commentary was just enough. I wish it could have lasted longer! Thank you to all involved in making this an excellent trip.”
90 minute Vancouver boat cruise with a live guide. False Creek, Granville Island, Stanley Park, English Bay, and big-photo views to Lions Gate.
“A warm welcome, friendly and helpful crew. An informative and interactive experience. Would highly recommend Thank you”
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