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Vancouver’s best days out.
The 15 most popular wildlife & sightseeing boat tours right now, with what each trip actually includes, who runs it and what it costs to book.
Fast Zodiac cruise around Vancouver Harbour for wildlife, seals, skyline photos, and a small-group guide plus a free photo package.
Most Popular“Great overview of the city highlighting the parks and neighborhoods. Very scenic, beautiful. Don't miss!”
Ride a Zodiac from Granville Island through Indian Arm to Granite and Silver Falls, with close-up sights, warm suits, and small-group stops.
“We have done 4 tours this one being the absolute best! You definately get your moneys worth! Highly recommend”
Fast Zodiac cruising in Vancouver’s harbor with skyline views, expert commentary, and chances to spot bald eagles and seals, plus free photos.
“Dawson are tour guide was great. A wonderful experience of the great views of Vancouver and sea life from the zodiac.”
90-minute Vancouver speedboat from Granville Island to False Creek, with two seal colony stops and views of Stanley Park and Lions Gate.
“We had planned to go with our three small kids for seal watching and was excited for it. Dillion was very friendly, understanding and accommodating inspite of the issue we had from our side because of our kids. The manager was also very understanding. They put customers first. We really appreciate their focus on making…”
Ride along English Bay to Lighthouse Park to a seal colony, then back under the Lions Gate Bridge on a 1.5-hour boat tour from Granville Island.
Snorkel and kayak with harbor seals at Pam Rocks from Vancouver. Gear, snacks, and expert guides included for a small-group 5-hour outing.
“Amazing experience! We went out on the boat on a sunny day. Stopped at two different seal colonies. The guides were very respectful and showed us how to behave in the water. Not too close to the seals with a good distance and they might come to us by curiosity. Some were curious and played…”
A 90-minute Vancouver zodiac tour for about $80, speeding past Stanley Park and English Bay with wildlife spotting and a free photo package.
Enjoy a 90-minute Vancouver harbor cruise with a live English guide, top-deck photo views, and a bar on board.
“We really enjoyed this boat trip. The excursion is longer than those offered by other companies, which made it even better. We were sitting at the front of the boat, and it was a lot of fun. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Overall, a great experience!”
Vancouver City and Waterfall boat tour on a Zodiac speedboat, with waterfront sights, Indian Arm waterfalls, and wildlife like seals.
“The best part of the tour was that the guide knew where to take us to see lots of sea lions/ seals and there were a lot. We even saw some small dolphins.”
Vancouver whale watching from Granville Island on an open-air 360° boat, guided by a marine naturalist with conservation-focused spotter support.
“This was a great tour. We saw a pod of orchas and a bunch of seals. It’s a much longer tour than you will think so take snacks. You will be given an orange waterproof jumpsuit to wear. We were thankful for them as it would have been freezing without them. It’s a long time…”
Zodiac from Granville Island to Indian Arm and Granite Falls, past Stanley Park and the Lion’s Gate, with suits and a guide.
90 minutes on a fast RIB through Vancouver Harbor and West Vancouver, with wildlife spotting and a free photo package.
Small zodiac whale watching from Vancouver. Open-air ride, expert guide, mustang suit, and a whale guarantee. See orcas and more.
A 4-hour sunset boat cruise from Granville Island to Bowen Island with dinner, skyline views, and chances to spot marine wildlife.
Snorkel and kayak with seals in Howe Sound near Pam Rocks from Vancouver’s Horseshoe Bay, with wetsuits, hot soup, and snacks.
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