VANCOUVER · ON THE WATER
60 Tours Reviewed
Orcas are the main event here. This 5-hour Granville Island catamaran ride lets you scan the Salish Sea for orcas and humpbacks, with a marine naturalist guiding the whole experience. The one catch is that the trip length can stretch…
Salt air beats sitting in traffic. On a small-group cruise that starts at Mosquito Creek, you get water-level views of Vancouver plus real sailing time after passing the Lions Gate Bridge. I love how relaxed and social it feels once…
Fast boats and big views make Vancouver click. This 4-hour Bowen Island cruise turns False Creek into a full scenic loop, with photo stops, wildlife chances, and a real break on the island. You also get commentary tied to the…
Seals, stars, and a boat jump in one day. This 5-hour outing is one of the closest ways to see Howe Sound seals without doing anything complicated. You get a choice between a quieter sightseeing-only plan or the hands-on snorkel-and-kayak…
A short boat ride, a long feeling. This Bowen Island boat cruise with dinner pairs Vancouver skyline views with an easy island evening, plus a meal that’s part of the package. I like that the trip mixes scenery and stories,…
Your ship day ends with zero hassle. This private transfer handles the messy part of getting off a cruise and into an airport, from Canada Place to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). I like that it’s built for real cruise logistics:…
Cold water gets exciting fast. In Howe Sound, the underwater world feels right next to the boat. I love that this is a certification-required scuba trip with pro support, and I also love the chance to see Vancouver’s first artificial…
Heights, salmon, and grizzlies in one day. This guided post-cruise outing bundles Capilano Suspension Bridge with a salmon hatchery and Grouse Mountain for big North Shore scenery without wrestling with buses. I love the skip-the-transit convenience and the fact that…
Sail past Vancouver’s best views. This small-group trip on The Wandering Eye (a 44-foot Beneteau) turns Vancouver into something you can read from the water. I like the snacks plus soft and alcoholic drinks set-up, and I also like the…
Cruise morning in Vancouver, simplified. This pre-cruise city tour is built for one goal: port drop-off without stress, while still hitting key sights like the Granville Island Public Market. I like that it moves through top neighborhoods fast, so you…
A seaplane makes Victoria feel instant. This Vancouver–Victoria day trip pairs a 35-minute Harbour Air flight with a long, guided whale-watching cruise on the Salish Sea, with a real shot at Southern Resident killer whales (orcas). I love the convenience…
Water on this route feels like Vancouver’s secret. From Granville Island, you ride a zodiac out through the harbor and up the glacial Indian Arm fjord, then circle back past the city with the Granite Falls views right up close.…
A short ride, big Vancouver payoff. This post-cruise shore tour is built for one job: get you oriented fast and still give you time on the ground—especially in Stanley Park and at Granville Island. With air-conditioned coach touring plus free…
Your cruise day gets lighter in minutes. This is luggage storage at the Vancouver cruise terminal by Canada Place, so you can roam without hauling bags between disembark and flight or hotel check-in. It’s the kind of simple service that…
Some scenery in Vancouver works better from the water. On this Vancouver lunch and sightseeing cruise from 501 Denman St, you get postcard views of the Inner Harbour, Burrard Inlet, and Indian Arm fjord, paired with a buffet lunch and…
