Overview
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2 hours
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Explore a nearby Island by kayak just minutes from Vancouver! No experience necessary. Our guided tour will take you by boat to a nearby island, and let you explore the incredible Howe Sound. Find yourself surrounded by white-capped mountains, marine wildlife, and spectacular views only found in the Pacific Northwest. We often encounter wildlife like seals, bald eagles, and much more. No experience necessary! Don't forget to bring a bathing suit and towel if you want to partake in cannon balls off the boat!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Meet at our Horseshoe Bay location (West Vancouver Canada). From there will will walk over to our "mother ship" - a custom 40' tour boat, that will transport our group to a nearby island where you may encounter seals, seabirds, and much more! This guided trip requires no experience or just stay on our mother ship and enjoy the fun from there!
Options
Morning Kayak & Seal Cruise in Vancouver
What‘s Included
Kayaks or stand up paddle boards and paddles
Coffee and/or Tea
Parking in Horseshoe Bay
Tips for the crew
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful staff and incredible sights!
Ben M,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Note: my group volunteered to go to the Snorkel and Kayak with Seals tour instead of the Morning Kayak and Seal Cruise due to capacity constraints. So the following review is for the Snorkel and Kayak with Seals tour. The staff were very professional and friendly! They took us to many spots to see a lot of seals both far away with the boat and up close via snorkeling and kayaking. They were very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and served very delicious refreshments. They even took a bit of a detour so we could get a better view of a whale that we happened to see! We unfortunately didn’t get any pictures of the seals because we didn’t have waterproof cases for our phones and we didn’t want to risk them. They do have cases for sale in the shop though! I would recommend this tour to anyone!
If you're thinking about it.... do it!
Lena Z,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an absolute joy! Due to a scheduling situation, my kayak trip was expanded and was the 4 hour snorkel and kayak with the seals! Bobbing around with the seals will be something I think about frequently! It was such an incredible experience and highly recommend Sea Dragons for your adventure! The location was easy to get to from downtown Vancouver (1 bus ride) and everything was so easy to find and do! All of the gear you need (minus bathing suit and towel) were provided. Each of the activities was pretty accessible even to those who don't snorkel or kayak often and could be adjusted to your comfort zone. Even just staying on the boat would've been a great experience!
We would do it again in a heartbeat!
Q2520MFjenniferd,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was hands down our family's favorite experience of our whole vacation. Sea Dragon Charters was awesome! Great service, fun insights, nice equipment and an amazing few hours. Of course the seals were darling and unforgettable!
Worth it!
FarAway109984,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience! We had a super relaxed time on the water and had the chance to see several seals very close up. We were a group of 7 and it was perfect that way. My children (12 and 10 years old) also enjoyed it very much. I recommend!
Enjoyable trip on the water
arneshb2024,Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. Staff is extremely friendly, views are great, kayaking is fun. We got to see seals, purple starfish, jellyfish, turkey vultures, and deer. Would highly recommend!
Getting to see bald...
Kathleen T,Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Getting to see bald eagles and seals. The scenery is amazing. Vancouver is soo beautiful. Not disappointed in any way
Amazing kayak experience with the seals
Claire C,Jul 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time kayaking with the sea dragon charters. Sam was a great guide and Kevin was the captain of our boat tour. It was a wonderful experience. We saw a colony of seals in the wild for the first time!! It was amazing to kayak so close to the seals! Thank you for the tour and the care you showed to us and to the environment!
10/10
Elizabeth I,Jul 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved how friendly the staff were and how adventurous it felt. Had a big group with me and it still felt like I could be with myself. 10/10 would recommend this to anyone!
Amazing experience for the whole family.
Cindy C,Jul 29, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional service, kind staff and most of all an amazing experience! You definitely get up close to seals, and other wildlife. Highly recommended with tweens and teens!
Would recommend to anyone!
joncW5313JW,Aug 29, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professionally run and an incredible experience! (Leave some time to find parking at the weekend)
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