Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
Overview
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3 hours
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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 with a backdrop of steep granite cliffs that can only be seen by boat, and spot wildlife like seals, bald-eagles and jellyfish colonies along the way in our most nature-immersive tour!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum height of 4ft/1.2m
Minimum 4 guests required to run a tour. Minimum can be met by multiple parties.
Not recommended for pregnant guests
What To Expect
Granville Island
We will start our journey here. Please Arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour start time. Granville Island is a lively cultural hub known for its public market, artisan shops, theaters, and waterfront views.
False Creek
In False Creek, see and hear about Granville Island, Yaletown, the Bridges of Vancouver, the Science World Geodesic Dome, and our Sports Stadiums before returning to the dock.
Options
Granite Falls Departures
Duration: 3 hours Route: Sail across the English Bay, around Vancouver Downtown, and into the Indian Arm towards Granite and Silver Falls Zodiac Boat: Cruise in style aboard our 30-foot rigid-hull Zodiac boats! Check-in time: Please check in 30 minutes before departure
What‘s Included
Local guide
Lifejacket / Warming Suit
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
846 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Who knew how close "wilderness" is to downtown Vancouver!
Melanie F,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great way to get to know Vancouver! Starting out in trendy Granville Island, a comfortable, high speed zodiac whisks you on a guided tour that gives you a real taste of the diversity of living and working in this vibrant port city. From the condos of downtown Vancouver and English Bay, past the tall trees of Stanley Park and the multitude of Seawall walkers, joggers and bicyclists, under Lions Gate Bridge and into the working port of Vancouver: ships at anchor waiting outside the harbour, sea planes taking off an landing, bright yellow sulphur piles and fascinating cranes loaded and unloading giant container ships. Beautiful views of Canada Place and the cruise ships...then next thing you know it feels like you're a million miles away from civilization as you enter the Indian Arm glacial fjord and are surrounded by vast swaths of coniferous forest broken only occasionally by small clusters of homes and cottages accessible only by water. Two lovely waterfalls (Granite Falls and Silver Falls) afford great photo opportunities from the gently rocking boat and perhaps you'll see a seal or some jelly fish in this steep-walled saltwater channel cut by glaciers. After reaching the head of the fjord it's back the way you came, gently rocked by the speeding boat and before you know it you're back at Granville Island with the rest of the day open for shopping and dining - what a perfect mixture for a perfect day! I went on a warm June day which mean my "survival" suit was barely necessary, but half zipped it did keep my legs nice and warm and protected from the wind as we sped along. The zodiac was incredibly comfortable, really fast and very steady, no problems there, although I do recommend taking sun screen since the light reflected off the water definitely gave me some colour!
We had a wonderful tour...
MELINDA H,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a WONDERFUL tour with James! The scenery is AMAZING, the boat ride was so much fun and we were lucky to see some beautiful wildlife!
An excellent three hour...
norman b,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent three hour tour of Vancouver in his zodiac boat! Fantastic guides, well organized, and great way to see Vancouver from the water.
A blast!
Kristine K,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My partner, sister, brother-in-law and I went on the Granite Falls Zodiac Tour the afternoon of June 7. Marco was our driver and guide. We had a blast! The company provides each person a full-body suit that makes you feel like an astronaut or arctic explorer, but keeps you toasty and dry. The tour itself was so much fun, a high speed boat ride up a fjord to areas that can only be reached by water. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous! And Marco was a warm and attentive host, making sure we were all comfortable and having a good time. A highlight was seeing orcas in the Vancouver Harbour! The whole experience felt magical and is one that we will treasure for a lifetime. Highly recommend this tour! ... Thank you, Marco!
Great tour.
Colleen H,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a great experience from start to finish. Friendly crew, engaging and informative guide and saw some beautiful Vancouver scenery. Great value for 3 hours. 👌👌
Off to the fjord!
10317Christoph,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, wonderful Zodiac pilot Paul. It was a lot of fun.
Grandmas tour
Reinaldo D,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.002 out of 5 Tour is a slow sightseeing tour Nothing too do but sit in Zodia and seee the treees of canda Water falls are weak
Highly recommend!
Lori S,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Don’t miss this tour. Our family loved this experience! Captain Sam was awesome, informative and fun. The scenery was amazing. Wear the suit even when it’s in the low 70s. Enjoy!
Beautiful tour
philcY7131YK,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highlight of our trip to Vancouver. Our guide Alex was great.
Great excursion!
D9494PRrickj,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat ride was fun getting over to the waterfalls and the suits definitely came in handy to keep from getting soaked. The scenery was beautiful and our guide Captain Sam was extremely knowledgeable about the history and the viewing points.
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