Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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 Island, the Science World Geodesic Dome, Yale Town, and much more!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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
City & Seals Departures
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Route: See the best of Vancouver's Waterfront: Stanley Park, West Vancouver, Lighthouse Park and a thriving seal colony! 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 pick-up and drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
499 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Marco was the best guide!...
Loran W,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Marco was the best guide! You can tell he really has a love for his job and the city. The boat ride was really fun, got a little wet. We saw seals both in the harbor and out in the bay. This ride was my son’s only request on our trip, and it really delivered.
Seal tour
Paloma L,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour really will recommend it to people who come. The boat goes very fast which was fun and I think 1.5 hours is the perfect amount of time .
Great company
Joe A,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unfortunately we didn’t get to do the seal tour because of how rough the water was but Megan took us on a harbour tour instead. Talking about the city’s history. We luckily managed to see one seal early on so ticked that off. With not being able to do a seal tour Megan did take us out on the waves and we all had a good laugh speeding around getting soaked. The dry suits provided definitely helped
Not for me but I want to tell about it so I had to rate.
Michael B,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Though one signs a waiver there is nothing that indicates you're essentially riding what feels like a roller coaster through the waves of English Bay. Most people enjoy the speed and flying out of one's seat sensation. I don't. And one should be careful with a bad back. Far be it from me to get in anyone's way but I wanted to at least tell what the "sightseeing" tour is . Boat captain was very good. Offered an in-depth summary of the places we stopped. Never saw the seal island because the water was too choppy. Plenty of salt water which is why protective gear is supplied.
Fab, fast boat ride.
Susan J,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fast and bumpy but brilliant ride! Wear the waterproof suit as you do get quite wet. The seals were cute.
Fun tour!
Kimberly K,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super fun tour! Informative and exciting! James was a great tour guide! Highly recommend this to visitors.
Amazing tour!
Naveena K,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Paul was an amazing guide! Really loved the experience!!! The boat was comfortable and the tour was well planned
Short and sweet, perfect half day bay view tour
Winnie A,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Got to see all the popular spots, seals and porpoises. Indulged in some history of Vancouver. All in all a great tour. Thank you Chris!
Fun way to see the city from the water
JAX0556,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun and different way to see the city from the water on a “speed raft”. You may get a little wet (they have suits you can wear!). If you don’t like boats or get motion sickness, this may not be for you. My teenage son enjoyed it so much, he wanted their tour sweatshirt!
They were awesome I would give the office staff and our guide 10 plus! Highly recommend them!
Jill G,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Uber driver got stuck in traffic so it too way longer than expected and we were supposed to check in 30 mins prior to our tour and they waited for us but for everyone else suited up and on the boat and we followed quickly once we got there. They were all so awesome we stayed in contact by phone to let them know we got stuck in heavy traffic. They were all so kind and our tour guide Captain was awesome and funny! 10+
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