First of all, I would highly, HIGHLY recommend this for all! Specially if its your first time in…read moreVancouver or have not been around the harbor! This was our first time in Vancouver, and whats not a better way to experience it than by taking a boat tour! We honestly planned this boat tour super last minute, so we called a few places, but they were all closed. Fortunately, Sea Vancouver still had tours going out until 7pm which was the last one! The lobby is located in the Westin hotel and the ride is 90 minutes long, which takes you all around the harbor of Vancouver to the English Bay! There was so much to see at the waterfront and we even saw a few dolphins along the ride! We were hoping for orcas too but maybe next time haha. Overall the boat tour was absolutely amazing! Terry our captain, made the experience super educational a fun! Love that guy! Thanks Cap! And thank you Sea Vancouver!

Very bad business practice…read more We booked a 3pm tour. It was the last day that we are in Vancouver, we would be flying home that night. At 1:45pm, after we have planned our whole day around the excursion and checked out of the hotel in preparation of this tour, Sea Vancouver office called and said they are cancelling my tour because they "need a minimum of 4 people and only 3 people booked". I explained that we are leaving the city that day, and we planned our whole day around this, and if there is anything they can do. It is unreasonable to only notify me 75 minutes prior to departure time - we were already on the way to the departure point! The only thing they said was that they will refund me in full (I'd better hope so since you cancelled it with incredibly short notice!) I understand that it may not be economical to operate a tour based on fixed cost, but this was NOT written anywhere when I booked it on the official website, but they were happy to take my money when I booked. The confirmation email stated "We reserve the right to delay or cancel a departure for events beyond our control (e.g. adverse weather conditions, technical or mechanical issues, etc.)" -- well, operating a boat when there are "only" 3 paying customers is definitely in their control, they just choose to screw over their customers. This has put a really sour taste on my trip to Vancouver. I would encourage everybody to stay away.

We had a great afternoon and evening on the yacht. The crew were very good at taking care of things…read morefor us. We all had a great time!

I would never rent from this boat company again, and suggest no one else does either. DO not…read moree-transfer as your money will not be returned. I rented the Meridian 441 on July 19, 2020. I paid $1,000 deposit for gas, I was asked to e-transfer to Juan He. I spent a total of $120 gas on the yacht. Juan He is not returning my calls, and is not returning my $880. I had a horrible experience with Juan He. My car broke down the day I organized to pay cash deposit to Juan He, after that she was very rude and frustrated with me. I let her know that my car broke down, and my boyfriend was having second thoughts about the yacht due to Covid-19 and I would let her know as soon as I did about the yacht booking. I called back about 4 days later to book the yacht, she was still rude and stated that I had to pay full price of $3,808 in order to book the yacht. I e-transferred $1,904, and she threatened to cancel the booking and return my money. I asked if I could pay $1,904 deposit and pay the rest on the day of, and she angrily agreed. On July 19, she demanded a $1,904 e-transfer, or the yacht would not leave the Richmond dock to pick us up in False Creek. She also demanded a $1,000 e-transfer to pre-pay for gas. I paid, as she said she would cancel the charter if I did not. We reached False Creek, we were late for the charter understanding it would be going into our own time. We got on the boat and one bathroom did not work. We were promised 2 bathrooms. The other bathroom stopped working within an hour into the charter. We had no bathroom to use for the rest of the charter. Also, while on the yacht, the captain's driving was extremely unsafe. He did not seem qualified at all. My boyfriend has owned several boats/yachts before and was helping him the entire time, and was not able to enjoy his birthday as he was worried for our safety. The captain was not able to dock properly, and the yacht was rocking the whole entire time. Many passengers were thrown across the yacht and have bruises. The captain was also extremely rude and was yelling at the passengers of the party. He screamed "NO" when one passenger tried to take food from the top floor to the bottom floor. He stated all food must stay on the top floor, even though the food was flying everywhere. Also, he forbid us to take off the windows of the top floor of the boat, he claimed "they are hard to put back on." We were sitting on the top, and it was muggy and crowded, we said we would help put them back on and took them off ourselves. I understand that I did not show for the first payment, but that is no reason to mistreat your customer for the entirety of their booking and also steal their money.

We all got sick, these rust buckets are still floating it's beyond my imagination, bring your own…read morelife jacket before you go.

Excellent experience…read more We booked a private charter (Magic Moment) for a pre wedding activity for our out of town guests (32ppl). It was such a great way to experience BC's beautiful landscape. Everyone LOVED this adventure!!!! Highlights: The boat was clean and in excellent condition The food was impressively delicious - especially for a boat charter! Service was on top of refilling drinks / bussing / general help Restrooms were clean and modern Amazing adventure on the water

Beautiful boat cruise, very nice tour guide. We got the option of sitting in the cruise or climbing…read moreup the stairs and sitting outside on the deck. Beautiful boat inside, beautiful view very informative tourguide. It was an overcast day nonetheless the views were still stunning. There are snacks and drinks that can be purchased within the criuseship. We saw an eagle on the pole which was interesting.

Unreliable. Sail at your own risk!…read more Harbour Cruises of Vancouver completely failed to deliver on the promise of their Indian Arm cruise. They claimed smoke in the engine room and limped back to port before we even turned into the Arm. Other reviews have reported unexplained itinerary changes that eliminated the main part of the trip. One has to wonder if they don't go up the Arm simply to save money when it's not fully booked or if their boats are that unreliable. While I understand mechanical issues, their compensation policy was completely inadequate. They offered a free drink on board and a coupon for 15% off a future cruise. Anyone booking on the internet can get a 20% discount off any cruise! After much back and forth they finally offered a 20% refund. The final price after this discount was approximately double the price of a narrated harbor tour. We received an un-narrated tour of the container port instead of a tour of the natural environment, which is what we were promised. We feel cheated by Harbour Cruises of Vancouver. Sail at your own risk!

Docked at the Plaza of Nations Marina, we went on a private dinner and firework cruise on the…read moreNeptune's Jewel. The yacht is very clean and well kept. The staff is very attentive.. Perfect night for a party! We had a nice buffet style dinner with Salmon, Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa, Sauteed Veggies and salads. (Most of the attendees are vegetarians), Cash Bar on board and free soft drinks for non drinkers. We finish with fruit, dessert and coffee/tea. The captain took us on a nice sunset cruise around Vancouver, then closer to the start of fireworks, he slowly move the yacht around so we can get the best view without any obstructions from other boats. The perspective of the fireworks from the water is incredible. It was a great experience and we will cruise with them again.

Captain Dave and Cee Cee were amazing hosts for our group of 8, they were more than accommodating…read morewith our requests, had a great selection of drinks and locations to go to. The boat Sea Sanctuary was so much fun, would charter from them again!!

This is a really fun one if you have kids. The whole pirate skit setup is very interactive and the…read morestaff stay fully in character which makes it entertaining from start to finish. The kids especially seem to get really into it. As an adult, it's still enjoyable, but I probably wouldn't do it as a standalone activity without family. It giver more of that family experience vibe. I did notice a couple of the crew felt a bit rough around the edges in terms of service interaction outside of character. That being said, the setting in False Creek is beautiful. You get those classic Vancouver views the whole time, which honestly adds a lot to the overall experience even if the activity itself is more on the playful side.

Fantastic experience! The whole crew (captain crusty, stinky pete/(another name starts with J,…read moresorry I can't recall), mystic meg, silver) was super engaged, really attentive to the kids and gave it their all despite the miserable weather. Really fun experience and a great show and crew. Highly recommend

We had such a wonderful experience with SeaSky Cruises. Captain Lucy was warm, professional, and…read morevery helpful from the beginning, and the whole booking process felt easy and clear. The boat was clean and comfortable, and the views around Vancouver were beautiful. It was a perfect way to spend time on the water with our group. We really appreciated the thoughtful communication, the smooth boarding instructions, and how well everything was arranged. I would definitely recommend SeaSky Cruises to anyone looking for a private boat rental or yacht charter in Vancouver, whether it's for a birthday, family outing, celebration, or just a relaxing day on the water.

My crew and I had the BEST time with SeaSky, specifically Captain Mike, on a 3-hour pontoon cruise…read morearound Vancouver. Captain Mike went above and beyond - he even grilled our food for us!! The cruise was beautiful, the boat was super comfortable, and Captain Mike was above and beyond accommodating. I also had a smooth booking process thanks to Captain Lucy who made sure everything was taken care of. We will absolutely be booking another cruise with SeaSky!

I always thought I would do a Prince of Whales tour in Victoria because I was born there and it's…read moresuch a famous thing to do, but I ended up doing it from Granville Island instead and it was just as exciting as I imagined it would be. Killer whales are one of my favourite animals, so seeing them out in the wild was honestly surreal. There is something completely different about seeing these magnificent animals in their natural environment rather than in captivity. We were lucky enough to see a mama and baby, which made the experience even more special. Knowing that these whales are individually identified, numbered and researched by scientists makes seeing them even more fascinating. I could honestly spend all day out on the water watching them. The boat ride itself is also part of the fun. You're out in the middle of the Salish Sea and it is just so peaceful waiting to see what comes up. They take photos during the tour and send them afterward is a great bonus! The price could be a bit less but it's still an experience I'd recommend.

I'd say it was a nice experience. Unfortunately we didn't see too much. We saw a few humpbacks, but…read morethey didn't breach (not the fault of the cruise company). We really wanted to see some orcas, but it was not meant to be this time. Everyone on the boat was very nice and informative and helpful. Our cruise was four hours long. Just keep that in mind if you are bringing small children or you get seasick. I took Dramamine before hand, but still did not feel well for the majority of the trip. FYI ... there is A LOT of rocking motion on this adventure. The cruise itself was fine and it was fun to look at all the houses and islands and ships along the way. We did see some sea lions and a bald eagle from a distance. I would recommend it.