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    Aquabus

    4.3 (130 reviews)
    Open 6:45 am - 10:30 pm

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    aquabus! easy on (sit then they come to you to pay - Applepay, card, or cash!) easy off!
    Mike S.

    HEY YOU TOURIST: HOW IT WORKS! GO TO A DESIGNATED DOCK Find on google or apple maps. WAIT (not very long!) It's quick! 5-10 minutes, TOPS! VERIFY DROP OFF Make sure they run to where you're going :) "Hi do you go to _______?" ALL ABOARD! Board and take a seat. PAY UP! Once underway the charge will be collected via Apple pay, card, or cash :) EXPLORE! Enjoy your day! : )

    Raymond G.

    In our family visit to Vancouver, we were able to incorporate a small boat ride on the Aquabus system, so my two granddaughters were really happy! The ferry boat took us from the Granville Island Public Market area across Vancouver Harbour and dropped us off at David Lam Park. It only cost $4.50 per person, but our granddaughters were free as they were between 0 and 3 years old! The captain of the ship was a great boat driver, and the older man who was the assistant was also a great helper as well. I highly recommend all the kids to take a ride for sure. If your child gets scared or not feeling well, they will turn back around really quick if needed. I will definitely use the Aquabus again in the near future!!!

    Martie G.

    A great way to see Vancouver! Easy on and off. Boats show up often. Friendly drivers.

    Really inexpensive way to get a nice view from the water
    Tiffany M.

    This was a really inexpensive way to get a nice view from the water. I definitely recommend this for tourists.

    Aquabus in action
    Tiffany P.

    The Aquabus is a ferry boat - A fun, quick, and affordable method of transportation!  How it works: Tell the worker where you're trying to go. Buy tickets, aka Aquabucks. Board the Aquabus. Interact with the bubbly, sociable workers. Enjoy the views and ride. Give the appropriate amount of tickets to the ferry-person. Hop off at your destination! Possible destinations: Hornby, Granville Island, David Lam Park, Stamps Landing, Spyglass Place, Yaletown, Plaza of Nations, and The Village

    The fast line .
    Hai N.

    Easy to locate along this waterway. I believe 8 stops included to see and stop at various points. One way . Round trip or all day passes that can be paid while on the aqua bus. Friendly operators that provide smooth rides . Highly doubt it can even cause sea sickness. Thank u to the young staff

    Chris S.

    We just returned from a cruise to Alaska and we couldn't make the early flight so we had most of the day to sightsee. We had never taken a Aquabus but we decided to hop on and tour around Granville. What a great way to see around the city. It a nice day with a light breeze and Vancouver is so pretty and the price is really cheap. I can't imagine why we never did this before. It was great fun and a wonderful way to see the city. I highly recommend this the next time you are in Vancouver.

    Brianna T.

    This was my favorite use of transportation in Vancouver! I thought at first ehhh, it's just boat, but I loved it!!! It's a wonderful way to see downtown Vancouver. The sites are amazing throughout the entire journey! I used this to go to Granville island, but I ended using it was all of my travels for that day. It isn't super necessary if you just want to stay on the main side of downtown Vancouver because it's a pretty small area and you can walk all of it. Side note: I made the mistake of getting on the wrong boat because some of the Aquabus stops are shared with other companies, but the drivers were super nice and understanding because we were all going to the same stop. Watch out for what boat to take.

    There it is. The Aquabus.
    Nola F.

    I can't think of a more convenient and affordable way to get around Vancouver. They have lots of stops and my favorite one was Granville Island. The others were mostly good too. It is such a convenient way to get around and we probably would not have seen as many sites without the Aquabus. This is a must see destination. The Aquabus Captains were all friendly and helpful. One of them was hilarious. They all told some interesting stories. The Aquabus stops are very convenient to get to once you are at your destination. I really enjoyed the scenic views on the waterway. The breeze was so nice and relaxing after all the walking in Vancouver. The only negative is we had to wait longer than expected at a couple stops. Much longer than expected at one stop but we chatted with some fellow passengers so it wasn't too bad. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

    Busy Aquabus boats coming and going.....
    Lisa T.

    Aquabus is a great option to get from Vancouver to Granville Island. We were in town for the day & our hotel desk recommended this to us. It was $6 for a round trip ticket & the trip took about 5 minutes each way. The little boats are cute & colorful, you can see them cruising up and down the waterway picking up customers & dropping them off. We boarded at the Hornby Station and we had less than a 5 minute wait.....(don't know if that was just plain luck or if they just come really frequently.) It was super quick & easy to board, and they collect payment, cash or credit, once you're on board. There are beautiful views all around and the boats are covered in case of inclement weather. Our return voyage was just as smooth; however there were only 3 or 4 chairs so we had to stand. (Fine since it was a 5 minute trip.). I would highly recommend Aquabus. It was a fun and inexpensive way to see a little more of Vancouver.

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    3.4(62 reviews)
    2.2 kmDowntown, Coal Harbour

    BC Ferries provides essential passenger and vehicle ferry service across coastal British Columbia,…read moreand overall, it's a reliable way to travel. We bought our tickets at the Capital City Station on Douglas Street in Victoria, and Sandy was absolutely wonderful, friendly, helpful, and patient. She even got us seats for October 13, 2025, which was Thanksgiving. Every company needs a Sandy, she deserves 5 stars for her service. Once we boarded the bus, things went downhill. Our driver, James wasn't very approachable. His responses were short, and he came across as a bit grouchy. It was a holiday, so we understand, but as first-time passengers, we found his instructions unclear and he seems to not welcome questions. When the ferry docked at Tsawwassen, we didn't hear it was time to reboard the bus to continue to downtown Vancouver. We missed the announcement and ended up being left behind, but our checked bags and personal items were still in the bus to Vancouver. Thankfully, the staff at Tsawwassen terminal were great. They guided us, called ahead to Pacific Station BC Ferries, and made sure we could retrieve our bags. When we finally reunited with the bus, James didn't seem particularly concerned or empathetic, which made an already stressful situation feel worse. We blame ourselves for missing the bus. But for future improvements, clearer announcements and louder overhead speakers would help first-time travelers. Even a quick name call for missing passengers would go a long way.

    Such a cool experience. This was my first time on a car ferry and we had a great experience. We…read morebooked our tickets online in advance (cheaper). When you arrive the check in process is smooth- you pull through a kiosk then wait in line in your car to board the boat. Once on the boat you can hang out in your car, sit inside by a window, visit one of their many dining options or my personal favorite hang out on the upper deck. We booked morning options so it was fun to watch the sun rise (with a coffee from the dining area). We also saw a few whales in the distance. Definitely recommend taking the ferry to visit Vancouver Island if you're visiting the area

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    Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal

    Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal

    3.0(10 reviews)
    2.3 kmDowntown, Coal Harbour

    If you are looking for an efficient and affordable way to travel between Vancouver and Nanaimo,…read moreHullo is an excellent choice. The Vancouver terminal is easy to find right behind Canada Place, just past The Drop the large blue art sculpture. ​The onboard experience is incredibly comfortable, which makes the roughly one-hour sailing fly by. The ride itself is fast but smooth, though it is worth noting that sitting backwards against the direction of travel might make you feel a little queasy, even if it is tolerable. For convenience, there are luggage racks located right by the entrance doors. The seating layout features a table for every four seats, making it easy to share space, and there are handy charging ports located at the side of each table. The vessel is also equipped with washrooms and a cafe bar for coffee and light snacks, and safety is well-covered with life vests stored right under every seat. ​Once you arrive, the trip stays seamless thanks to a free shuttle service that picks you up at the Nanaimo terminal and takes you straight into Downtown Nanaimo. It is a fantastic, hassle-free crossing that I highly recommend.

    Parking before boarding the ferry between Vancouver and Victoria…read more.. This - unfortunately - was not the correct place to board the ferry. I just trusted my GPS to find a ferry, but didn't check to make sure that it went to Victoria. Shucks! It happened to be a terminal for cruise ships only. No cars allowed on the ships either! Uhg! Passengers only! (We're thought that we could Uber around Victoria without the car since could not take the car with us.) I paid by credit card in advance and will have to contact to Parking Company later to get a refund. Lesson learned.

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    Harbour Air Seaplanes - Our plane

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    4.0(81 reviews)
    2.2 kmDowntown, Coal Harbour

    Well, we went on our first seaplane ride yesterday, and chose Harbour Air through the Viator app…read more What an absolute blast! We were lagging behind the group that booked this tour but we ended up with the best seats on the plane - the very back jump seats. We had our own private window and didn't have to squish together in one seat. They have two seats together, and one seat options but they place you as they see fit. I believe there are only 13 seats on this particular plane. I loved how the plane flew low enough to see details on the ground. We could see everything! I was on the lookout for whales because I know I could have seen them clearly from our elevation, but I wasn't lucky enough to spot any. It was a cool ride nonetheless. Next time I would book the longer tour. This one was only 1/2 hour long. The one thing I wish they would do is give some commentary about what we were actually seeing, describing the particular sights etc. but overall a fantastic experience.

    Harbour Air provided one of the most unique, fun flights I have ever taken in my lifetime. For…read morecontext, I did a round trip from Vancouver Harbour (Downtown) up to Powell River and back. On both occasions, the flights were on time, and safety is taken very seriously where make all passengers wear a flotation device while onboard. I even got to sit in the front seat right next to the pilot while coming back to Vancouver from Powell River - the pilot even took the time to chat with me while he was flying the plane over where I was from, how my day was going, and so on. A really nice touch that made my trip to BC more special. The views are absolutely stunning no matter where you fly on Harbour Air. Make sure to take pictures - LOTS of them - as if you are a visitor here, this will almost certainly be one of your only seaplane flights you will have ever taken during your lifetime. Be mindful that the planes can get pretty loud, so if this bothers you, you can use earplugs that they provide in the seat packet in front of you. It's natural to feel nervous over taking a seaplane versus a regular flight, and believe me, I was slightly nervous at first too, but the moment we lifted off from the water and landed on it too, I felt nothing but pure joy. Harbour Air is the way to go!

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    Harbour Air Seaplanes - Plane from Vancouver to Victoria.

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