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Vancouver Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

  • Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

    Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea class vessels – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans that are the perfect viewing platform from both indoors and out. These 95 passenger catamarans were engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one. Enjoy the free photo package offered on this vessel and

     5 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

    While in Vancouver, don't miss the chance to take a whale-watching tour and spot Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Porpoises, Seals, Eagles and other wildlife amid the stunning scenery of Canada’s southwest coast. Join your professional wildlife guide and board a first class, modern vessel for a 3- to 5-hour expedition, starting in the picturesque, historic fishing village of Steveston and

     3 to 5 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver's Intimate West Coast Whale Watching Experience

    Explore the waters off the coast of British Columbia on this whale watching tour to see killer whales, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises, marine birds and more. A marine naturalist will guide your tour helping to point out areas of interest and provide tips for seeing wildlife. Your journey will offer you unparalleled views of downtown Vancouver as you maneuver

     5 hours  Free Cancellation
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  • Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass

    Discover the many attractions along Vancouver's False Creek with a convenient hop-on hop-off day pass. Vancouver's blue-and-white False Creek ferries are the best way to get to Granville Island, as well as to explore the numerous attractions along this short inlet in the heart of the city. With this day pass, hop on and off whenever desired — it's valid

     2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Adventure & Return via Bus & Ferry
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    Elevate your day trip to Victoria with an unforgettable adventure that won’t break the bank. Start your journey with a breathtaking seaplane flight from Vancouver to Victoria, offering panoramic views of the stunning coastline and shimmering waters below. With just 14 seats on the seaplane, you’re guaranteed an intimate and personal experience. Upon arrival, dive into a day of exploration

     9 to 11 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • From Vancouver: Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola with Shannon Falls

    **From November 12–28, 2025, the Sea to Sky Gondola will be closed. Tour pricing and duration have been adjusted to reflect the closure, with the tour operating for 8 hours instead of 10 hours** Escape the city and wind along fjords and inlets, ascend into the coastal mountains, be elevated on a gondola, and stroll through the pedestrian Village of

     10 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures

    See Vancouver the way it is best seen – by water – during this 3-hour tour in a Zodiac inflatable boat. Beginning at Granville Island, you'll cross False Creek and follow the coastline through Stanley Park. Learn about Vancouver's waterfront landmarks like English Bay, Stanley Park, and Vancouver Harbour. Travel through Deep Cove and the Indian Arm, a glacial fjord

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  • Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

    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

     1 hour 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

    Explore the best of Victoria on this full-day guided tour from Vancouver! Travel in comfort through the city, then enjoy a scenic 90-minute BC Ferry ride across the Georgia Strait through the Southern Gulf Islands. Discover the stunning Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site with over 50 acres of vibrant floral displays. Spend two hours exploring themed gardens like the

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  • Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour

    Travel along the coastline of English Bay on this 90-minute city and seal tour in Vancouver. Visit Lighthouse Park, over to the Seal Colony and into False Creek. See Stanley Park, English Bay Beach, the Lions Gate Bridge, the beautiful homes of West Vancouver, plus offshore freighters, the Seal Colony, Lighthouse Park, Siwash Rock, Jericho Sailing Centre, Kitsilano Beach, Granville

     1 hour 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

    Experience Vancouver from the water on this scenic 90-minute boat adventure! Cruise along the city’s stunning coastline with a knowledgeable local guide, taking in sweeping views of English Bay, the iconic Lions Gate Bridge, and the forested shores of Stanley Park. Glide past rocky points and hidden coves en route to Lighthouse Park and a bustling harbour seal colony, where

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  • Vancouver Sailing Experience on a 50 foot Sailboat
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    I have been living aboard full time for the past 12 years, sailing the Vancouver waterways for over 45 years. I have raced competitively for 20 of those, have extensive sailing and local knowledge, 12 years experience volunteering as a Coxswain with the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, have my Marine Advance First Aid Certificate and 4 other transport

     2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation
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  • Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

    Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea Catamarans – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans. With a total of 200 seats and a maximum capacity of 95 passengers, there is sure to be enough room throughout the vessel to provide safe distancing for our guests. Experience the majesty of the Georgia Strait & Howe Sound in comfort in search of native marine

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  • Victoria and Butchart Gardens, an Elevated Experience

    This tour is an elevated experienced offered by STAR Sightseeing. New Coach Buses with air conditioning, power points at every seat and an on board washroom. Professional driver plus a dedicated Step-On Guide for a more personalized and elevated experience. Interactive 4D experience. Optional Guided Walking Tour. Loaner Umbrellas. Exclusive Collector Series Souvenir. 45 years experience w Star Chauffeured Services.

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  • Vancouver Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Live Tour Guide

    Experience Vancouver's favourite sightseeing cruise on our double decker catamaran. Learn about Vancouver's landmarks and sights, plus the enjoy stunning scenery as we take you on a leisurely cruise. Our 20 km (12.5 miles) route starts in False Creek, then we head out into the Burrard Inlet, past English Bay and across to the Lions Gate bridge. Some of the

     1 hour 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Vancouver Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

    See Vancouver’s waterfront sights on a relaxing one-hour tour of Vancouver Harbor. This cruise offers stunning views of the city skyline and the North Shore Mountains. You will see the world-famous Stanley Park, a rich green oasis of majestic cedar, hemlock and fir trees on a peninsula that juts into the harbor. It’s an ideal way to see the city

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  • Vancouver City and Waterfall Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

    Our newest adventure will take you on a 3-hour tour out of False Creek into the incredible Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park, formally known as Indian Arm Park. This tour includes our Free Photo Package! With pauses around Stanley park, The Lions Gate Bridge and Port of Vancouver, we head out of the city limits into the beautiful Say

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  • Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Day Trip + Whale Watching by Boat

    Fly from Vancouver to Victoria on a 35-minute flight by seaplane and search for Orcas on a whale watching cruise on Haro Strait. Be kind to the environment with the most environmentally friendly form of transport between Vancouver and the mainland - carbon offset levy included! Upon arrival in Victoria set off on an exciting 3-hour cruise through Haro Strait,

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  • Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise

    See Vancouver’s waterfront sights while you dine on a sunset dinner cruise. This leisurely cruise takes you past the downtown skyline, Canada Place, the North Shore Mountains behind the North Shore, the West Vancouver shoreline and more. Take in the sights and sounds of the city as you enjoy in-house music and delicious West Coast-themed cuisine. You'll have the best

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  • Vancouver False Creek Ferry Tour
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    A one hour guided tour of beautiful False Creek. Starting close to downtown at our Granville Island ferry dock, this tour sails on our small electric ferries. The ferry quietly passes by floating homes, marinas and parks as we cruise to the Olympic Village and Science World. The ferry also cruises past condos in Yaletown, David Lam Park and Sunset

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  • Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Boat Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures

    On this exciting 4-hour tour, travel over to Bowen Island and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Take a short walk around the park before jumping back onto your tour boat for more exploring. You will have a chance to see Stanley Park, The Seal Colony, Lighthouse Park, ocean freighters, and much more. Your tour includes dinner and one drink.

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