Sightseeing Cruises in Vancouver

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Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free PhotosFrom CAD 257
4.9 5 h

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Hop aboard one of our Salish Sea class vessels – high-speed, luxury, custom-built catamarans that are the perfect viewing platform from both indoors and out. These 95 passenger catamarans were engineered and built in Canada with the safety of our beloved marine wildlife and our guests as priority number one. Enjoy the free photo package offered on this vessel and experience the majesty of Georgia Strait in comfort in search of native marine wildlife. Listen to our local experts bring the animals' stories to life! The quintessential whale watching experience for every adventurer.

Grouse Mountain Admission TicketFrom CAD 68
4.3 2 h

Grouse Mountain Admission Ticket

With admission to Grouse Mountain, just 15 minutes north of downtown Vancouver, you can enjoy panoramic views as you travel aboard the Red Skyride or the new Blue Grouse Gondola. An exceptional 7-minute ride to the Peak of Vancouver to explore nature and enjoy breathtaking views. Once at the top, you can enjoy many included activities. In the summer, you can visit our grizzly bear habitat, take in a Birds in Motion demonstration, watch the Lumberjack Show, ride our Peak Chairlift, and add on Gravity Coaster, Mountain Ropes and Ziplines for an extra fee. In winter, enjoy adventures including the stunning Light Walk, Sliding Zone, outdoor skating pond, or give snowshoeing a try. Skates, sleds and snowshoes are available for rent. Year-round, you can enjoy our Mountaintop Chalet, which includes great dining options, the Theatre in the Sky, and two gift shops for souvenirs and clothing. Please check www.grousemountain.com to be aware of open activities on a day-to-day basis.

Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon FallsFrom CAD 210
4.8 10 h

Whistler Tour from Vancouver + Sea to Sky Gondola + Shannon Falls

Experience one of British Columbia's most scenic drives aboard a modern executive motorcoach as you travel the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway. Relax in comfort with spacious seating, climate control, and an onboard washroom while your professional driver-guide shares stories and highlights along the way. Stop at Shannon Falls, one of BC's tallest waterfalls, before continuing to the Sea to Sky Gondola. Ride to the summit for breathtaking views of Howe Sound, the Coast Mountains, and surrounding forests. Explore the suspension bridge, walking trails, and viewing platforms, or simply take in the scenery. Continue to Whistler Village, where you'll have approximately three hours of free time to explore the pedestrian village, browse local shops, enjoy lunch, or relax before returning to Vancouver. Combining spectacular scenery, iconic attractions, and premium transportation, this full-day tour is a memorable way to experience the Sea to Sky corridor.

Vancouver Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour w/ 20 Stops & Live GuideFrom CAD 63
4.1 1 h 50 min

Vancouver Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour w/ 20 Stops & Live Guide

Explore the highlights of Vancouver, British Columbia, at your own pace with this 24 or 48-hour Vancouver hop-on hop-off trolley bus ticket. Climb aboard a San Francisco or Las Vegas style Trolley bus at any of our 21 convenient stops in the downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park area and journey through the vibrant city with comfort and style. Follow a meticulously designed route that takes you to Vancouver’s top attractions, such as Stanley Park (trolleys have height advantages over larger buses, allowing deeper access into Stanley Park areas), Gastown, The Shopping District, Granville Island, The West End, The Entertainment District, Library Square and the historic neighborhoods where Vancouver’s rich heritage comes to life. You have the freedom to disembark and rejoin the tour as you please, immersing yourself in the city’s unique charm and culture with fully narrated, informative commentary available in English.

Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water AdventuresFrom CAD 139
4.9 3 h

Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures

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!

Vancouver ↔ Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart GardensFrom CAD 730
4.7 6 h

Vancouver ↔ Victoria Day Trip by Seaplane + Butchart Gardens

Depart Vancouver Harbour by seaplane for an exciting flight over the Gulf Islands to beautiful Victoria. Then take a bus tour to the world famous Butchart Gardens. In Victoria, shopping, the Royal BC Museum, and several other attractions are just steps away. Return to downtown Vancouver on an afternoon or evening flight.