Vancouver's breathtaking harbour is one of the top spots for locals and tourists to enjoy sightseeing. However, it's better to enjoy the scenic waterfront views from a boat.
Harbour Cruises offers several cruises for customers to enjoy when the weather warms up, including food-themed options and strictly tour ones (although snacks and drinks are available for purchase). The tours run from roughly May through the end of September.
People who want to travel in larger groups can also arrange for private, special, or corporate events. Also, groups with 10 or more people
Evening Dinner Cruise
This evening dinner cruise is two-and-a-half hours long and offers beautiful views of the Vancouver harbour. The event includes a West Coast-inspired buffet dinner and live music.
Guests can also enjoy "creative" cocktails, mocktails, wine, and beer for additional purchase.
"This isn’t just any Vancouver Dinner Cruise—it’s a mini vacation. A slow, beautiful exhale. An evening that lingers long after you’re back on land," say organizers.
Guests are kindly requested to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled sailing time.
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until Sept. 28, evenings at 7 p.m.
Where: Departure point is 501 Denman St
Cost: Adults $169; Senior (60+ years) / Youth (13-17 years) $159; Child (3-12 years) $99; and Child (2 years and under) is free
Vancouver Harbour Tour
This 60-minute tour takes guests past Stanley Park, the downtown skyline, historic Gastown, and the North Shore Mountains.
Guests enjoy the fully-narrated tour from the open-air decks, including background on the city's landmarks, history, and even a "few surprises." The narration is delivered via an app.
A full bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, as well as concession food, is available for purchase.
When: Until Sept. 28, departures 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:45 p.m.
Where: Departure point is 501 Denman St
Cost: Adult $69.69; Senior (60+ years) / Youth (13-17 years) $59.59; Child (3-12 years) $49.49; Child (2 years and under) is free
Vancouver Brunch Cruise
Enjoy your brunch on the water with awe-inspiring harbour views. The cruise includes a full buffet with breakfast and lunch items.
The cruise is three hours long and has a full bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
When: Saturdays and Sundays until Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Departure point is 501 Denman St
Cost: Adult $149.00; Senior/Youth $139; Child (3 years +) $79; Child (2 years and under) is free
Indian Arm Cruise
The Indian Arm Cruise offers a full buffet lunch, as well as a four-hour "escape into one of the most breathtaking fjords on the West Coast."
Guests can expect "towering cliffs, hidden waterfalls, and forested mountains" up the Burrard Inlet from the ship's open-air decks on the four-hour cruise.
"It’s slow travel. Scenic and soulful. And only happens once a month—on the third Sunday," according to organizers.
The full bar has alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
When: Aug. 24 and Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Departure point is 501 Denman St
Cost: Adult $159; Senior/Youth $149; Child (3 years +) $89; Child (2 years and under) is free
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