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
So much fun!
Cameron was an excellent tour guide! The boat ride was fun, even my kids enjoyed the trip. We saw a lot of seals, great scenic stops along the Vancouver coast, and even spotted a couple whales towards the end in the water!
Definitely worth it!
This was an amazing way to spend our afternoon. Captain Dave was (is) awesome! He shared a lot of interesting information and stories throughout the 90 minute trip. Definitely worth the price and one of our favorite memories from Vancouver.
Sunning seals, high speed and laughter
Captain Mark was brilliant. Great, laid back guide who treated us to lots of local knowledge, visits to seals lounging in the sun and he spotted a bald eagle for us hanging out in a tree. The speed of the boat was exhilarating, especially sat up front. Our two teenagers (16 and 18) loved it, laughed hysterically most of the way thanks to the splashes and high speed and said it was the highlight of their trip to Canada. Thanks Mark, we had a blast.
Best Experience
We had the best experience with our guide! We saw seals, bald eagles and even a humped back whale. Would definitely recommend! Bring warm clothes even if it’s hot out.
Fun Experience -- Great Sights, Rough Ride
I thoroughly enjoyed the views and the tour. I especially loved seeing the seals and sea birds. The boat itself -- a high-speed rubber raft -- was unexpected. Prince of Whales is insistent about people signing a waiver that indicates you understand and accept responsibility for the risks involved and confirming that you have had no recent surgeries, back injuries, etc. I thought that was merely the work of some overzealous lawyer protecting their interests, but the reality is that the speedboat ride is bone-jarring, as you slam down repeatedly from swells and the wake from other boats -- and the seas were relatively calm today. That said, the boat is small enough that there are no bad seats. Unfortunately, wildfire smoke dimmed views that otherwise would have been breathtaking.