Tours/Vancouver/Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour
Viator · group up to 12 pax

Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

4.9(844)Vancouver1 hour
VIATOR4.9(166)TRIPADVISOR5.0(678)

Description

Gain a unique perspective on Vancouver’s history on this 90-minute tour and take in the sights of the city from the water.You will learn a fascinating array of information, highlighting the sights of Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, the North Shore, English Bay, and Stanley Park. This tour includes our Free Photo Package! *Whale watching is not included in this tour

Tour Options

Evening Harbour Tour
Sea Vancouver Adventure
  • 1h30 adventure : Check-in 30 minutes before departure time

Itinerary

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Waterfront Sightseeing Adventures begin cruising along the Vancouver Inner Harbour, then soaring up to 55 Km/h as we cross the Burrard Inlet. Along the way our experienced, qualified and passionate skippers will provide a fascinating array of information, highlighting the sights of Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, Northshore, English Bay, False Creek and Stanley Park.

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Downtown Vancouver sightseeing tour from the water, including Coal Harbour, the North Shore, English Bay, False Creek, Stanley Park and more

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Downtown Vancouver sightseeing tour from the water, including Coal Harbour, the North Shore, English Bay, False Creek, Stanley Park and more

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Downtown Vancouver sightseeing tour from the water, including Coal Harbour, the North Shore, English Bay, False Creek, Stanley Park and more

Highlights

Local guide
All necessary equipment
Free Photo Package!

What's included

Included
Local guide
All necessary equipment
Free Photo Package!
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Must show up 30 minutes in advance in order to prepare for the trip! Don't be late, the boat wont wait!
  • 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
  • Please note: You may get wet during the ride
  • 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(844)

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L9462HGlindaa
May 17, 2026
Windy

It was so windy that we didn’t enjoy it much.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry the windy conditions affected your experience on the water. We really appreciate you joining us and hope you’ll consider coming back to enjoy the sights and experience on a calmer day perhaps!

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Gianluca F
May 11, 2026
Sightseeing boat tour

We were on this sightseeing tour yesterday with a very sympathetic Giude named Connor, the tour was really well organized the information from Connor helpful with good added value, we saw several animals on the tour besides the Vancouver skyline such as bald eagles, seals and how lucky so should a humpback whale that has just been eating all in one a very nice trip with many impressions and memories.

Operator response

Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie so viel Spaß mit Connor hatten und die Tour gut organisiert und informativ war. Einen fressenden Buckelwal zusammen mit Robben und Weißkopfseeadlern zu beobachten, ist wirklich ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis! Nochmals vielen Dank, dass Sie an Bord waren. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen.

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gianlucafQ2507HR
May 11, 2026
Beautiful sightseeing tour

A really nice tour with a very sympathetic guide Connor it was besides the Vancouver skyline also the lighthouse as well as various animals such as seals, bald eagles and even a humpback whale watching all in one highly recommended.

Operator response

Vielen Dank für Ihre freundliche Bewertung! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie eine so schöne Zeit auf dem Wasser mit Connor verbracht und die Aussicht auf die Skyline von Vancouver und den Leuchtturm genossen haben. Wir wissen es sehr zu schätzen, dass Sie dabei waren und Ihre Erfahrungen mit uns geteilt haben!

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913leeannm
May 1, 2026
See Vancouver from the seaside angle.

It was an awesome tour of the bay and harbours. Jonah was a great captain and knew a lot about Vancouver and waterfront details. The rental experience was easy. I would recommend in a minute! A lot of fun!

Operator response

Thanks for the great feedback! We're glad you had such an awesome time exploring the bay and harbours, and that Captain Jonah helped make the experience even better with his local knowledge. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back out on the water again soon!

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Nancy_W
January 1, 2026
Great overview of the...

Great overview of the city highlighting the parks and neighborhoods. Very scenic, beautiful. Don't miss!

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery around Vancouver's waterfront. Hope to welcome you back on board sometime in the future!

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Joy_O
November 2, 2025
Nice speedboat tour....

Nice speedboat tour. However guide was not that good...a bit of a "body-shamer". Can't remember his name but definitely wouldn't recommend unless going with another guide.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad the tour itself was enjoyable, and we're sorry your guide left you with this impression. Comments about appearance are not acceptable, and we take concerns of this nature seriously. Please don’t hesitate to email your booking number or booking details to info@princeofwhales.com so our team can look into this further.

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pickascreenname41948
October 6, 2025
Must do Vancouver event

amazing views of Vancouver, the mountains, wildlife. Panoramic views of Vancouver! Was able to view local mountains with glaciers and Mount Baker, Washington from the same position. Wildlife included seals and eagles. Captain Jake provided an excellent tour!.

Operator response

We're so glad that you had such a wonderful time on your Sea Vancouver tour! Jake will be so thrilled to know that his efforts helped to deliver the perfect mix of stunning views and exciting wildlife! We hope to welcome you back again!

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Catherine_P
September 21, 2025
Fun view of Vancouver, recommend!

This was fun!! I Booked to get out on the water, glad I did! It was a beautiful way to see Vancouver.

Operator response

Thank you for the marvelous review! It truly is such a wonderful way to see Vancouver from a new perspective, and it is always so much fun to get to spend time on the water! We're delighted you enjoyed zipping around with us, and we hope we will see you again for more breathtaking excursions!

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Emily_K
September 19, 2025
Must do!

This was a great experience.Jonah was great and we learned a lot and had a lot of fun! A definite must do!

Operator response

Thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with Jonah exploring the beauty of Vancouver and learning lots of fun facts along the way! We hope we will see you again for more exciting adventures!

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mamagans
September 19, 2025
Fun times in Vancouver

Jonas gave us a great trip! We all laughed and had fun! Saw a couple of Harbor seals and his knowledge of the Harbors was wonderful! It was a very fun time!

Operator response

Thank you for the fantastic review! Jonah will be so delighted you had such a marvelous time zipping around Vancouver and learning all about the harbour seals and the City of Vancouver! We hope you will join us aboard again for another exhilarating excursion!

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