Vancouver Speedboat Tours: Our Top 4

1.Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 839 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82 a head Our pick

See Vancouver from a 12-passenger Zodiac boat on a 90-minute cruise through Burrard Inlet, Coal Harbour, English Bay, False Creek, and Stanley Park. Your skipper, such as Dawson, Jonah, Connor, Jake, or Thomas, provides city stories while you watch for seals, bald eagles, dolphins, and the occasional gray whale. Expect spray, wind, and a fast, close-to-the-water ride.

“That this experience is very informative about the city history and the tour guide Dawson was very educated and fun to be around..Do recommend.”

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2.Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 783 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104 a head

From Granville Island, this three-hour Zodiac ride crosses False Creek, passes Siwash Rock and Lion’s Gate Bridge, then heads through Deep Cove into Indian Arm for Granite and Silver Falls. A guide such as Marco, Dylan, or Ray provides local stories and wildlife spotting. The boat holds no more than 12 people and includes a warming suit.

“Friendly staff, excellent guide, beautiful ride, great playlist. We felt safe and in good hands.. Great way to get an overview of Vancouver from the water.”

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3.Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82 a head

Set out from 1666 Duranleau St for a 90-minute Zodiac ride along Vancouver’s harbour, English Bay, Stanley Park, False Creek, and the North Shore. Your captain may be Dawson, Yas, Jake, Thomas, or another local guide. Expect lively commentary, speeds up to 55 km/h, possible bald eagles and seals, free photos, and a good chance of getting wet.

“We LOVED this tour. Captain Jake was amazing and very knowledgeable. Also just a fun boat captain…got our adrenaline up with a bit of speed out on the water. Always made sure everyone was comfortable. Pointed out bald eagles and seals along the way. Beautiful scenery and a lovely way to spend the morning on the water in Vancouver. We would definitely do it again!”

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4.Indian Arm and Granite Falls Zodiac Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 150 reviews · 3 hours · from $116 a head

Join Vancouver Water Adventures for a three-hour Zodiac ride from Granville Island through English Bay, past Stanley Park and under the Lion’s Gate Bridge, then up Indian Arm to Granite Falls. Guides such as Marco, Cassie, Ray, and Zach are known for clear commentary, local stories, and good boat handling. Survival suits and lifejackets are provided.

“an excellent 3 hour adventure with great sightseeing. Small vessel so not too many people/crowding. Driver/skipper was very nice and provided good commentary.”

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