Vancouver City and Seals Scenic Boat Tour

Get ready to experience Vancouver from the water!

Your Vancouver boat tour begins at Granville Island where you’ll hop aboard a 30-foot Zodiac boat. Your guide will share stories about the history of Granville Island, the Burrard Street Bridge, Bard on the Beach, the Eugenia Building, along with views of multi-million-dollar celebrity homes, and geological facts.

You’ll cruise out into Vancouver Harbour, out to Lighthouse Park, over to the Seal Colony and into False Creek which separates downtown Vancouver from the rest of the city. Feel the fresh sea breeze in your hair as you zip across the harbor.

Along the way, you'll see attractions such as Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge, English Bay Beach, Siwash Rock, Kitsilano Beach, Yaletown, offshore freighters, the beautiful homes of West Vancouver and much more.

Animal lovers rejoice! The small, comfortable Zodiacs give you the chance to get up close and personal with a bustling local seal colony and the incredible wildlife of the Pacific Northwest.

During this 1.5 hour sightseeing cruise you’ll experience panoramic views of the world’s southernmost glacial fjord, cruise along 182 acres of virgin temperate rainforest, and visit a nationally significant lighthouse.

In contrast to larger cruises and other boat tours in Vancouver, the Zodiac boats are fast, nimble and limited to 12 guests making for a more intimate experience.

• An exciting 1.5 Hour Zodiac boat tour of Vancouver along Stanley Park, West Vancouver, Lighthouse Park, visiting a thriving seal colony, False Creek and the iconic Siwash Rock.
• Experience of our city skyline, old growth rainforests and beautiful Howe Sound.
• Unforgettable encounters with seals and unrivalled access to Vancouver’s local wildlife.

• 1.5-hour Vancouver harbour tour
• Knowledgeable guide and driver
• Lifejacket
• Optional warm and waterproof cruising suit on cooler days

• 90 minutes

• Available year-round
• April - October with tours daily Monday - Sunday 10:00am & 3:30pm *
• November - March tours Saturdays & Sundays 10:00am *
  *Subject to availability.

• Departure is from Granville Island.
• Maximum capacity is 12 passengers per boat.
• Minimum height requirement to participate is 4 feet.
• Not recommended for participants with back problems.
• Not recommended for guests with a history of serious medical conditions including but not limited to neck or back injuries, recent surgery, and current or suspected pregnancy.
• Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.

Whether you’re a Vancouver local or this is your first trip to British Columbia, check the Vancouver City and Seals harbour cruise off your list of day trips and fun things to do in Vancouver.

This Vancouver sightseeing experience takes place at Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia.  VIEW MAP

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