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15 Best Vancouver Harbour Boat Tours

The harbour boat trips: zodiac runs up Indian Arm to waterfalls and seal colonies, plus dinner cruises with the North Shore lights coming on. The inlet stays calm when the strait does not.

1.Vancouver: Victoria, Gulf Islands Cruise, & Butchart Gardens

Discover Victoria and Butchart Gardens on a full-day Vancouver tour featuring scenic ferry rides, expert guides, and free time in charming Victoria.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“When one customer delays the departure of the bus off the ferry, we still need to leave on time. Planes and Trains do not wait for late comers. My wife and I had plans to attend a performance that we missed due to waiting for…”

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2.Vancouver’s City and Harbour | Waterfront Sightseeing Zodiac Tour

Experience Vancouver's stunning skyline, harbor wildlife, and waterways on a small-group Zodiac boat tour for an authentic, exhilarating water adventure.

★ 5.0

“Nice speedboat tour. However guide was not that good...a bit of a "body-shamer". Can't remember his name but definitely wouldn't recommend unless going with another guide.”

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3.Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures

Discover Vancouver from the water on this Zodiac inflatable boat tour, exploring iconic sights, waterfalls, and fjords with expert guides – an adventure for all senses.

★ 5.0

“Very beautiful and well worth the cold. We were even surprised with an extraordinary amount of bald eagles in addition to the excellent job Captian Danny did.”

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4.From Vancouver: Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Cruise

Discover Victoria and Butchart Gardens on a full-day Vancouver tour featuring scenic ferry rides, expert guides, and stunning gardens—ideal for lovers of nature and history.

★ 4.6

“I’m not a “garden guy”, but my wife had Butchart on her Bucket List. We were on a green electric Gray Line - West Coast Sightseeing tour bus. Our driver, Alex, offered a wealth of information about the history of Vancouver and Victoria and the…”

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5.Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise

Enjoy Vancouver’s stunning waterfront on a 2.5-hour evening dinner cruise featuring scenic views, live music, and a Pacific Coast-inspired buffet.

★ 4.5

“Arrive early. Nice boat, and friendly staff. Buffet dinner was good. Music provided by live guitar player.”

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6.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

Discover Vancouver and Victoria with this full-day tour featuring ferry rides, Butchart Gardens, and downtown exploration—great for scenic views and authentic experiences.

★ 4.5

“Incredible garden, great visit to Victoria. Maybe a better system when passengers are late for pickup, so as to not penalize all other travelers. Dan was great host and guide.”

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7.Post-cruise: Vancouver Tour with Lookout & Capilano Bridge

Experience Vancouver’s highlights with this 6.5-hour guided tour featuring Stanley Park, Granville Island, Vancouver Lookout, and the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge.

★ 5.0

“This tour was perfect for us as we came off our cruise ship and had only one day to spend in Vancouver. Our driver and guide, Jason, was great. He was accommodating, knowledgeable, entertaining, and funny. I highly recommend this tour with Jason as your…”

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8.Vancouver’s City and Nature | Waterfront Sightseeing Zodiac Tour

Experience Vancouver from the water on this Zodiac boat tour, exploring iconic sights and wildlife with knowledgeable guides. Perfect for nature lovers and city explorers alike.

★ 5.0

“It was outstanding! We saw wales, harbor seals and bald eagles. Weather was horrible but still had a great time.”

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9.Vancouver City and Seals Scenic Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures

Discover Vancouver from the water on this 90-minute scenic boat tour, with wildlife, city sights, and expert guides. Perfect for families and curious travelers.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience, hosts were lovely, helpful and SO informed about the local area. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Vancouver!!”

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11.Vancouver: City and Seal Boat Tour

Discover Vancouver from the water on this 1.5-hour boat tour, spotting seals, marveling at the coast, and enjoying stunning city views with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“We had a really great time and our captain, Teagan, was really amazing and showed us a lot! The boat ride was a fun adventure-like on a rollercoaster! It is totally worth it, when visiting Vancouver. :)”

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14.Vancouver Brunch Cruise

Experience Vancouver from the water with a scenic brunch cruise featuring stunning mountain and city views, delicious buffet, and a small, friendly group setting.

★ 4.6

“I took my mum and sister on indian arm lunch cruise in memory of my father💜 the boat was beautiful, the luncheon was generous and very tasty. My mother uses a walker and we found all facilities accessible and she was able to lounge outside…”

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More Vancouver Harbour Boat Tours

4.5Vancouver Harbor Sightseeing Cruise1 hour (approx.)$56.33 4.6Vancouver: Harbor Sightseeing Cruise1 hour$54 5.0NEW Vancouver Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Live Tour Guide1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$56.33 4.5Indian Arm Lunch Cruise3 hours (approx.)$149.45 4.5Vancouver: Cruise Terminal Luggage Storage for 2 Bags1 to 8 hours (approx.)$16.56 4.5Shore Excursion: Post-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Pick Up3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$73.34 4.9Vancouver: Indian Arm and Granite Falls Zodiac Boat Tour3 hours$116 4.5Shore Excursion: Pre-Cruise Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour with Port Drop Off3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$77.36 5.0Post-Cruise Shore Excursion: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain7 hours (approx.)$205.99 5.0Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures4 hours (approx.)$171.99 4.7Vancouver, BC: Whale Watching Tour Small Zodiac with Guide5 hours$160 5.0Private Port Transfer Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal to Vancouver Airport YVR30 to 45 minutes (approx.)$182.25 4.9Vancouver: Bowen Island Boat Cruise with Dinner4 hours$167 4.9Vancouver: Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure Boat Tour5 hours$116 5.0Vancouver: Snorkeling Seals Kayaking Scenic Boat Tour$66.72 5.0Vancouver: Snorkeling Seals Kayaking Scenic Boat Tour3 hours (approx.)$75.06 4.8Vancouver: Mosquito Creek and English Bay Sailboat Cruise2.5 hours$117 4.0Departure Private Transfer from Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by SUV10 to 40 minutes (approx.)$103.21 5.0Arrival Private Transfer Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port to Vancouver by Minibus10 to 35 minutes (approx.)$172.02 5.0Vancouver Cruise Transfers/ Pre & Post Cruise City Sightseeing Tour Private4 to 5 hours (approx.)$283.60 4.5Vancouver to Victoria – Vancouver Cruise Terminal Pickup – Coach Bus Transfer$91.75 4.5Private Port Transfer Vancouver Airport YVR to Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal30 to 45 minutes (approx.)$196.55 4.0Vancouver Holiday Festive Dinner Cruises2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$163.56 5.0Morning Kayak & Seal Cruise2 hours (approx.)$89.76