Vancouver City and Nature Boat Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Vancouver's stunning waterfront
- See iconic landmarks from the water
- Spot local wildlife like bald eagles
- Enjoy panoramic city views
- Learn about Vancouver's history and ecology
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided boat tour of Vancouver's waterfront
- Sightseeing of iconic landmarks
- Opportunities to spot local wildlife
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.
- Confirm your booking and departure time in advance.
- Be aware that tours may be subject to cancellation due to adverse weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning views and wildlife.
- Arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Amazing experience
This is best experience l have. The weather is perfect, the scenery is beautiful, watched a lot of wildlife, and whale is awesome bonus. Our captain Dawson is absolutely amazing!
10/10 experience! Much...
10/10 experience! Much more than we expected and would do it again! Captain Dawson was exceptional- informative, passionate and a lot of fun! We saw seals, sea lions, bald eagle and humpback whales! Definitely recommend!
AWESOME Experience!
Awesome experience! Such fun to ride in the Zodiac, see the sights of Vancouver, see the Harbour Seals, and even got to see a few whales!
Beautiful views of the sea, mountains and cute seals
I loved this tour! It was so fun and such beautiful nature. Our guide was Mark and he was very knowledgeable as well as a great captain. Beautiful views that you otherwise would not get to experience all while being out on the water. My favorite part were the harbor seals. So adorable! They look like cute loaves of bread. Suggest wearing the provided jumpsuits over your clothes because it’s cold on the water even in the sun. I usually have problems with motion sickness but no issues this time! Mark is a skilled captain!
More Than Your Average Boat Tour
Our group of six older adults was joined by a younger local couple. We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour, which was far more than a simple tour. We got that of course, getting an interesting and entertaining brief on Vancouver and its history as well as a look at local wildlife, We saw everthing from mansions to islets smothered in harbor seals, all from the unoque perspective of the water. What was unexpected was how we moved from point to point. Our tour boat was a zodiac, and once outside the inner harbor area, we raced from place to place at 35 knots. This allowed covering a big area in only an hour and one-half. This was bracing but great fun we were comfortable in the protective gear that was provided. The guide took photographs that he later provided by email.