Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Description
Experience Vancouver from the water on this scenic 90-minute boat adventure! Cruise along the city’s stunning coastline with a knowledgeable local guide, taking in sweeping views of English Bay, the iconic Lions Gate Bridge, and the forested shores of Stanley Park. Glide past rocky points and hidden coves en route to Lighthouse Park and a bustling harbour seal colony, where you can watch these playful marine mammals in their natural environment. This tour includes our Free Photo Package! This tour is both educational and fun, weaving together Vancouver’s history, culture, and wildlife into an unforgettable on-the-water experience: perfect for families, visitors, and locals alike. We will show you West Vancouver as you've never seen it before! *Whale watching is not included in this tour
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Itinerary
Waterfront Sightseeing Adventures begin cruising along the Vancouver Outer Harbour, then soaring up to 55 Km/h as we pass the Lions Gate Bridge. Along the way our experienced, qualified and passionate skippers will provide a fascinating array of information, highlighting the sights of West Vancouver, Northshore, English Bay, False Creek and Stanley Park.
West Vancouver sightseeing tour from the water, Lighthouse Park, the North Shore, English Bay, False Creek, Stanley Park, Seal Rocks and more
Downtown Vancouver sightseeing tour from the water, including West Vancouver, the North Shore, English Bay, False Creek, Stanley Park and more
Downtown Vancouver sightseeing tour from the water, including West Vancouver, the North Shore, English Bay, False Creek, Stanley Park and more
Downtown Vancouver sightseeing tour from the water, including West Vancouver, the North Shore, English Bay, False Creek, Stanley Park and more
Travellers will see Lighthouse Park (Point Atkinson Lighthouse) on the way to see Seal Rocks
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: You may get wet during the ride
- It is recommend that you dress in layers and wear flat, closed-toed shoes; temperatures are at least 10 degrees cooler on the water than on land, so bring a windbreaker or jacket; you will be provided with a cruiser suit to wear over your clothes, which is required by Transport Canada to ride aboard the Zodiac
- It is recommended that you bring a plastic bag to keep your camera dry on the boat if you plan to bring it
- Must show up 30 minutes in advance in order to prepare for the trip! Don't be late, the boat wont wait!
- MAKE SURE TO SIGN YOUR WAIVER BEFORE ARRIVAL - FOUND IN YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION EMAIL
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum number of passengers must be reached
- Sea Vancouver reserves the right to ask that the credit card used in the booking be presented at check-in, and/or photo ID be presented.
- Not suitable for anyone with a history of serious medical conditions, including but not limited to, back or neck injuries, recent surgery, and/or current or suspected pregnancy.
- Passengers under 4ft/120cm in height and 50lb/23kg in weight also cannot join (typically applies to children under 7 y.o.)
Reviews(488)
We had a wonderful Zodiac trip! What a great way to see beautiful Vancouver. We saw seals and a bald eagle! Our 18 year old loved it- you won’t be disappointed
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your Zodiac adventure and had the chance to experience Vancouver from the water. It’s great to hear you spotted seals and a bald eagle, and that your 18 year old had such a great time too. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Fun boat ride. Excellent guide who gave a lot of history. Saw harbor seals, bald eagles and light house.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Tammy! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the boat ride and that your guide was able to share so much interesting history along the way. It’s wonderful that you also got to see harbour seals, bald eagles, and the lighthouse during your tour. We really appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you aboard again for another great experience on the water!
Amazing tour thank you to Mark great tour guide...wearing the orange jump suits is a must otherwise you get soaked......we got to see seals and amazing scenery from the speed boat.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you had an amazing time on the water with Mark. He'll be thrilled to hear your words! And yes, those orange survival suits are definitely the secret to staying dry and comfortable out there! We're delighted you got to see seals, enjoy the stunning scenery, and experience the excitement of the speed boat. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
This was an awesome experience! We zoomed around on the water, getting to see cargo ships, Point Atkinson Lighthouse, sea lions, and west van up close! Learning interesting facts about the area from our amazing tour guide as we go. Perfect way to see Vancouver in a short and fun filled time!
Thank you for the wonderful review, Cierra! We’re so happy to hear you had such an awesome sightseeing experience and enjoyed exploring Vancouver from the water. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure!
Our boat captain Dave was friendly and informative. The nature tour was awesome- got to see seals and a few bald eagles. He took pictures & videos for the passengers. Vancouver is beautiful, friendly, and clean.
Thanks for taking the time to share your review! We’re really glad you enjoyed the tour and had a chance to experience the local wildlife and scenery. It’s great to hear the crew helped make the trip informative and that you appreciated the photos and videos too. We appreciate you joining us, and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Cpt Dawson was friendly and knowledgeable. He obviously enjoys his job.
Thank you for your kind review! Dawson will be thrilled to hear your kind words - he really does love what he does. Thanks again for joining us!
One of a kind experience. My first rime to ride a rubber boat. So nice with a very accommodating and considerate tour guide. Very recommendable sightseeing boat tour.
Thank you for your kind review, Grace! We’re so happy to hear that your guide made the trip so enjoyable, especially for your first ride out on a Zodiac! Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you aboard again someday!
Amazing experience! I booked a last-minute spot on my own and I’m so glad I did. It was fast and exciting, our skipper Thomas was very good, very knowledgeable and just wonderful all around! He was serious about safety but also personable and engaging. Just fantastic!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had such a fast and exciting trip out on the water and that the last minute booking worked out. We’ll pass on your kind words to Thomas, he’ll really appreciate it! Thanks again for joining us!
We just finished a tour with Jonah. We had so much fun. We were amazed that he could spot things like bald eagles in the trees. 100% recommend. As for the whole staff, my son commented and said “everyone is so smiley and look so happy there. It’s like they actually enjoy their jobs.”
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad that you guys had fun on your tour. Your son is correct- we are very passionate about the local wildlife and love getting to share our passion with our guests! It so cute that noticed the positive energy of the whole team!! We truly appreciate your 100% recommendation! Thanks again for taking the time to leave a 5 star review- we appreciate it a lot!
Be prepared to get a little wet (you are on a zodiac, after all) and be ready for a fun and fascinating tour! Our guide & captain, Jonah, was excellent; and the wildlife sightings were fabulous. We saw bald eagles, harbour seals — and, most unexpectedly, ORCAS! Highly recommended!
Thanks so much for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and got to see such amazing wildlife — especially the unexpected orcas! We’ll make sure Jonah hears your kind words. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you out on the water again soon!
