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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

“This is a full day trip from downtown Vancouver to the ferry port, over to Vancouver Island , onto Butchart gardens and then into Victoria. Plenty of time in the gardens and 2 hours or so in Victoria before returning home on evening ferry. Good…”

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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

“This was a great experience.Jonah was great and we learned a lot and had a lot of fun! A definite must do!”

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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

“Awesome experience seeing Vancouver from the water. Captain Jack was great and very enthusiastic about the tour, he gave the whole tour a great vibe. Highly recommend.”

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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

“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Vancouver Island. We were picked up by coach near our hotel by our welcoming driver Gordy in a comfortable bus and taken to the ferry which took us over to the island. The ferry trip was great, with lovely…”

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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

“While the buffet dinner was average, the service and live music were great, and the sunset was magic. Overall, a very enjoyable evening.”

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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

“Justin did a great job. He didn’t just tell us about the sights, he educated us on the history and current state of life in Vancouver and Victoria. It was a long day but he kept our interest and kept things fresh throughout.”

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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

“Great post cruise to capallano suspension bridge, Granville Market, Stanley Park, as well as neighborhood highlights of Vancouver.”

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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

“Super fun. Lovely experience. Captain Connor didn’t disappoint! He was knowledgeable about the area and history.”

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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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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

“Excellent boat, exceptional staff , really attentive and helpful, food was top quality a really enjoyable evening 👍”

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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

“View and experience were nothing short of marvellous, seen many seals and other wildlife, staff was friendly as well as helpful! Would recommend, 100% worth the experience!”

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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

“We went with our kids and our grandkids and a couple of their girlfriends. We were celebrating our 57th Anniversary. Great food and beautiful trip. The weather was perfect and the scenery was beautiful. What a Perfect day. ,”

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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