Boat Tours in Vancouver at a glance
- Our pick: Vancouver: Granite Falls Zodiac Boat Tour & Wildlife Spotting, CA$ 149 per person (3h, 4.91★ · 928).
- Top rated: Vancouver: 50-Foot Sailboat Tour & English Bay with Drinks, CA$ 158 per person (2h 30m, 5.00★ · 114).
- Best value: Vancouver Seal Colony Boat Tour: Lions Gate Bridge & False Creek, CA$ 109 per person (1h 30m, 4.91★ · 534).
Price per person across the 18 options priced per person: CA$ 79–CA$ 875 (median CA$ 158). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 18.
Of the 18 options: 17 with live guides in English, 18 with free cancellation, 15 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 9 kid-friendly, 2 private and 15 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Boat Tours in Vancouver — Stanley Park, English Bay, Granville Island and 8 more
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
18 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Vancouver Whale Watch: Orcas & Humpbacks in Open Zodiac Spot Orcas, Humpbacks, Porpoises and Eagles from an open Zodiac in the Gulf Islands. Naturalist guide, water and jacket included. 98% sighting success rate. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.65 (1,655 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 229 per person
Vancouver to Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry & Full Day Full-day tour from Vancouver to Victoria with Butchart Gardens admission, BC Ferries cruise, and guided sightseeing. Includes hotel pickup, ferry tickets, and free time in Victoria's Inner Harbour. Next departure: 6 Mar 2027 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.63 (3,213 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 257 per person
Vancouver: Harbour Boat Tour & Stanley Park Sightseeing 90-minute speedboat tour of Vancouver's Inner Harbour, Coal Harbour, English Bay and Stanley Park. Includes photo package and Zodiac suit. Next departure: 23 Apr 2027 · From age 7 ★ 4.94 (851 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 110 per person
Vancouver Harbour Cruise: Lions Gate Bridge & Stanley Park Ninety-minute boat tour of Vancouver Harbour with a live guide: False Creek, Granville Island, Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge. Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 · From age 3 ★ 4.86 (616 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 79 per person
Vancouver: 90-Minute Waterfront Boat Tour & Seal Rocks 90-minute Zodiac boat tour from Vancouver. See Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, English Bay, Lighthouse Park and seal colony. Includes cruiser suit and free photos. Next departure: 24 Apr 2027 · From age 7 ★ 4.96 (511 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 110 per person
Vancouver: Granite Falls Zodiac Boat Tour & Wildlife Spotting 3-hour Zodiac boat tour from Granville Island through Stanley Park, Deep Cove, and Indian Arm fjord. See seals, bald eagles, Granite Falls. Local guide, lifejacket included. Sat and Sun · 12:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.91 (928 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 149 per person
Vancouver: Snorkel & Seal Colony Boat Tour with Kayak Option Snorkel with harbour seals near Vancouver on a 4-hour boat tour from Horseshoe Bay. Includes wetsuit, equipment, refreshments, and kayak option. Small group adventure. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.87 (290 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 157 per person
Vancouver Seal Colony Boat Tour: Lions Gate Bridge & False Creek Ninety-minute boat tour from Granville Island through False Creek and English Bay, past the Lions Gate Bridge. Sat and Sun · 10:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.91 (534 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 109 per person
Vancouver waterfront boat tour: Say Nuth Khaw Yum waterfalls Three-hour Zodiac boat tour from Vancouver's Inner Harbour through Stanley Park to Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park, with waterfalls. Next departure: 18 Jun 2027 · From age 7 ★ 4.94 (204 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 169 per person
Vancouver Whale Watching: Killer Whales & Gulf Islands Boat Tour Whale watching from Steveston Village. 3–5 hour boat tour crossing Georgia Strait for killer whales, humpbacks, seals and porpoises. April–October, all fees included. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.70 (105 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 245 per person
Bowen Island Dinner & Zodiac Boat Tour from Vancouver Zodiac boat tour from Vancouver to Bowen Island with dinner at a waterfront restaurant, guide commentary on the boat, and views of Stanley Park. Next departure: 8 May 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.91 (92 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 249 per person
Vancouver: 50-Foot Sailboat Tour & English Bay with Drinks 3-hour sailing on a 44-foot Beneteau from Mosquito Creek. Includes snacks, beer, ciders, and instruction. Captain with 45 years' experience and Search and Rescue training. Next departure: 8 May 2027 · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (114 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 158 per person
Vancouver: Brunch & Lunch Cruises with Skyline Views Two Vancouver cruise options: 3-hour brunch with city skyline or 4-hour lunch into Indian Arm fjord. Buffet, cocktails, live music included. Wheelchair accessible. Next departure: 9 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.53 (184 reviews) Duration: 3h ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 199 per person
Howe Sound Snorkel & Kayak Tour: Seals in Their Natural Habitat Snorkel and kayak in Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve near Vancouver, spotting seals, sea lions and porpoises in their natural habitat. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · From age 7 ★ 4.97 (60 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 130 per person
Vancouver: Whale Watching Tour from Granville Island Whale watching from Granville Island in the Strait of Georgia. Killer whales, humpbacks & seals guaranteed or next tour free. 3–5 hours. Next departure: 2 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.96 (89 reviews) Duration: 3h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 256 per person
Compare 3 more options for Boat Tours in Vancouver
From CA$ 136 per person · 2 h to 10 h
Howe Sound boat tour from Vancouver: Bowen Island with wildlife Boat tour of Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere from Vancouver, stopping at Bowen Island for a complimentary drink or ice cream. Spot seals. Sat and Sun · 12:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.93 (57 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 199 per person
Morning Kayak & Seal Cruise in Vancouver: Howe Sound Wildlife Kayak and boat tour from Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver with guide, equipment and hot drinks included. Next departure: 4 May 2027 · Up to age 85 ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 136 per person
Vancouver: Whale Watching & City Tour with Naturalist Whale watching tour from Vancouver with orca, humpback and gray whales. Includes Stanley Park, Gastown, Granville Island. Covered boat, naturalist guide, 95% sighting rate. Every day · 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from CA$ 875 per person
The top 12 of 18 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver: Granite Falls Zodiac Boat Tour & Wildlife SpottingOur pick | CA$ 149 per person | 3h | 4.91★ · 928 | Sat and Sun · 12:00 | English |
| Vancouver: 50-Foot Sailboat Tour & English Bay with DrinksTop ratedGroup of up to 10 | CA$ 158 per person | 2h 30m | 5.00★ · 114 | Next departure: 8 May 2027 | English |
| Vancouver Seal Colony Boat Tour: Lions Gate Bridge & False CreekBest value | CA$ 109 per person | 1h 30m | 4.91★ · 534 | Sat and Sun · 10:00 | English |
| Vancouver Whale Watch: Orcas & Humpbacks in Open ZodiacPrivate | CA$ 229 per person | 5h | 4.65★ · 1,655 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Vancouver to Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry & Full DayPickup offered | CA$ 257 per person | 13h | 4.63★ · 3,213 | Next departure: 6 Mar 2027 | English |
| Vancouver: Harbour Boat Tour & Stanley Park SightseeingGroup of up to 12 | CA$ 110 per person | 1h 30m | 4.94★ · 851 | Next departure: 23 Apr 2027 | English |
| Vancouver Harbour Cruise: Lions Gate Bridge & Stanley Park | CA$ 79 per person | 1h 30m | 4.86★ · 616 | Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 | English |
| Vancouver: 90-Minute Waterfront Boat Tour & Seal RocksGroup of up to 12 | CA$ 110 per person | 1h 30m | 4.96★ · 511 | Next departure: 24 Apr 2027 | English |
| Vancouver: Snorkel & Seal Colony Boat Tour with Kayak OptionGroup of up to 12 | CA$ 157 per person | 4h | 4.87★ · 290 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Vancouver waterfront boat tour: Say Nuth Khaw Yum waterfallsGroup of up to 12 | CA$ 169 per person | 3h | 4.94★ · 204 | Next departure: 18 Jun 2027 | English |
| Vancouver Whale Watching: Killer Whales & Gulf Islands Boat Tour | CA$ 245 per person | 4h | 4.70★ · 105 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Bowen Island Dinner & Zodiac Boat Tour from Vancouver | CA$ 249 per person | 4h | 4.91★ · 92 | Next departure: 8 May 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Vancouver Whale Watch: Orcas & Humpbacks in Open Zodiac (CA$ 229 per person) · Vancouver: Whale Watching & City Tour with Naturalist (CA$ 875 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (6): Vancouver: 50-Foot Sailboat Tour & English Bay with Drinks (CA$ 158 per person) · Vancouver: Harbour Boat Tour & Stanley Park Sightseeing (CA$ 110 per person) · Vancouver: 90-Minute Waterfront Boat Tour & Seal Rocks (CA$ 110 per person)
- With pickup (2): Vancouver to Victoria & Butchart Gardens: Ferry & Full Day (CA$ 257 per person) · Vancouver: Whale Watching & City Tour with Naturalist (CA$ 875 per person)
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