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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

“As a solo traveller I was finding it really hard to work out how to get to the ferry, then the gardens and then into Victoria all in one day (without having to catch super expensive Ubers everywhere!). This tour made it possible! Our guide…”

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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

“Our tour guide was Dawson. He's the best. He knows so much and you get so many interesting facts around Vancouver and the trip was a lot of fun. We were lucky to be just 4 people and it was one of the best experiences…”

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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

“Absolutely loved it!!! It was super interesting, the music was perfect, the information throughout the tour was on point!! Perfect day..!! Thank you for an amazing tour!!”

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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

“Jessica was a great host and driver. She was very informative as we traveled and with each stop. There was plenty of time for both the gardens and in Victoria.”

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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

“Lovely dinner cruise. Food was quite good. Music a nice addition. Just a bit rainy though most of the view was still highly visible”

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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

“We had a wonderful day. Mark is a great guide. Learned and saw so much about the area and it's history.”

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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

“Out tour guide, Kyle, was amazing. Lots of stories about various areas of Vancouver, enough time at each stop, fun day.”

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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

“What an enjoyable experience? Yas (Yasmin) made this so much more enjoyable. I did this last year and brought my family to come and do the zodiac trip this time around. We all agree that Yas made this trip so special not only by her…”

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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

“We had such a great time on the City and Seal Tour! Greg was our captain and ensured our comfort and enjoyment from the beginning. It was great to see some Vancouver landmarks from the water, learn about the city and its past and also…”

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10.Vancouver: City and Seals Boat Tour

Discover Vancouver from the water on this 1.5-hour boat tour, exploring English Bay, Lighthouse Park, and Vancouver's seal colony with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“What can I say. I couldn’t stop grinning the whole time, it was fantastic. We sat in the front seats and thoroughly enjoyed it. The guide was friendly and informative and good fun. We saw a few seals although it was high tide so they…”

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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

“Amazing tour of Vancouver by boat from Granville Island. So interesting to see the sites and beautiful homes, and learn some history and trivia about the city and its surroundings. And we even got to see seals. And lucky we had the warm suits to…”

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12.Vancouver: Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet

Experience stunning Vancouver skyline views and mountain scenery on a 2.5-3.5 hour evening cruise with a West Coast buffet and live music. Perfect for relaxing or celebrating.

★ 4.6

“This was our last night in Vancouver and we were so happy to have done this as we couldn’t have closed it off in a better way. Food was delicious everything fresh the service impeccable and the atmosphere top notch. Best sunset ever !!!!!!”

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13.Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour

Experience Vancouver’s coast with a boat tour featuring snorkeling with seals, kayaking in Howe Sound, and scenic views—all led by expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This was the best thing I did the whole time I was in Vancouver. The guides are funny and super nice, and the seals and the views are just amazing. It’s a must-do. I’d do it again if I could.”

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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

“What a fabulous trip & extremely well organised. The buffet lunch was delicious - tables were pre-allocated to passengers, so that you can go up on deck as often as you wish for as long as you wish, with a guaranteed table to return to…”

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15.Vancouver: Lunch and Brunch Cruises

Enjoy a 3-4 hour cruise in Vancouver with a scenic waterway, delicious brunch buffet, open-air deck, and wildlife sightings like bald eagles and bears.

★ 4.6

“Firstly , I had to cancel my first booked date due to a sickness in my family, + guess what total cooperation !!! Very Impressive. Secondly , the cruise was more than expected !! I loved the slow speed and the opportunity to view the…”

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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