We had a great experience today paddleboarding on Granville Island with Simon! He has knowledge…read moreabout the Vancouver like no other! Thank you for making this experience so special for my daughter and I. Tina & Ria

If I could leave more stars I would! We did the UNESCO Biosphere & Bowen Island Boat Tour. This was…read moreeasily the best outdoor adventure I've had all summer. Guaranteed thrills on this zodiac boat tour! Wow..talk about an adrenline rush! This was basically a high speed thrill ride in a jet boat with amazing scenery. Life is always better on a boat! I was literally just having the time of my life!! 3 hours of pure adrenline and jaw-dropping views....speeding across those waves felt like a roller coaster on the water! Zooming down the ocean, wind in your hair, sun on your face...you'll have the time of your life!!! The adrenaline rush was unreal, and the views from the water were stunning. Still buzzing from the speed, and sprays. And let's be honest, seeing Van from the water is absolutely epic. You rediscover the city from a completely different perspective. The experience is a total thrill -- high speeds with the sun and wind in your face, plus those mini splashes of water that make it feel even more epic. Vancouver's coastline is stunning, but seeing it at high speed is a whole different experience. We felt safe but totally exhilarated. From the moment the ride started, the speed, fun turns, and splashes of water made it so exciting. The ride itself was an absolute adrenaline rush! Speed, excitement, and so much fun from start to finish! The speed, and scenery were all unreal. We had so much fun from start to finish -- adrenaline, laughs, and nonstop excitement. Shoutout to Jessica for the top-tier communication! Her communication was exceptional leading up to the event which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Huge kudos to our driver Ray for his great sense of humour and keeping the vibe fun the whole ride. The energy from Ray was fantastic, keeping everyone hyped up and laughing the entire time. Definitely hope you get Ray as your driver! He clearly knew exactly how to make the ride exciting while keeping it smooth and controlled. Ray's energy, charisma, and knowledge about Van were truly impressive. He didn't miss a single detail and made the entire tour feel engaging and special. Thanks to him, you really feel like you get to know the city, because he shares so many interesting facts about every place you pass. It's not just a boat ride - it's 3 hours of thrills with incredible views at every turn! The boat then stopped at Bowen Island and the tour includes ice cream on the island. It's a little escape from the busy everyday life! Life just moves differently here! I could get very used to this island time thing! I can't think of a more exciting way to experience Vancouver's scenery! We got to feel the rush of speed, soak up the splash, and experience Vancouver from a whole new perspective. We cruised through the Howe Sound, felt the ocean breeze, and took in unbeatable views of Vancouver! Speed, waves, water splashes...full-on adrenaline rush! If you're looking for something unforgettable to do before the summer ends, you need to come experience this! Some moments are best experienced from the water!! Hands down, this is one of the best experiences to have in all of Vancouver. If you're looking for a fun, high-energy adventure on the water, this is absolutely the ride to take. If you are hesitant to book this tour, I am here to tell you to just hit that reservation button.

Sophie and Jacob were our naturalist and captain, and the trip was INCREDIBLE! We took the zodiac…read moreboat, of 12 passengers, and it was super fun, open air, quick, and intimate. Not a single bad seat without a view on the boat! We saw several humpbacks, their tales during some deep dives, a BREACH!!, sea lions, and a massive pod of ORCAS! We saw at least 6 orcas, including a baby that was a few days old, according to our guides. The baby was still orange/pink in color, and the pod was actively hunting. We saw them thrash around, jump completely out of the water several times, and even jump up and expose their entire belly! Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and overall we had an amazing time. Definitely the highlight of our trip! 11/10!!!

An unforgettable experience! We were lucky enough to see multiple pods of orcas followed by two…read moremajestic humpback whales. Pascal was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and clearly passionate about marine life. I picked the open air vessel since I wanted the option to move around the boat. Will book again the next time I'm in Vancouver.

Had a great experience with aquabus today - great customer service and staff seem genuinely happy…read moreto be there. Deckhand Darby did a great job at helping us with directions!!!

Wow! What a fun way to get around various places along Vancouver's waterfront…read more Our all day pass was $22 per person which seemed fair to us.

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!

A really nice way to get across false creek from one side to the other. The tickets are pretty…read morecheap at a few dollars each depending on where you're going - even if you don't have a particular destination, it's fun to just ride along. It's pretty hard to tell which direction the ferry is going next though unless you're very familiar with the routes, so make sure you ask the driver just in case. I find that the ones I've interacted with all ask you where you're going before letting you on, so at least I haven't taken the wrong boat yet. They have a zone system for ticketing and at first it was a bit confusing for which zone ticket was needed to go where. But they have nice maps at each stop so it wasn't too hard to decipher after awhile. The boat drivers were also pretty nice and were happy to answer questions about tickets. I took the boats during the Big Picnic event at David Lam park. There were other people on the boat but it was not crowded at all. Boats also came all the time and so we didn't have to wait much before ours came. The boat doors were left open when I rode the boats and so it was really nice to be able to take pictures and videos without obstruction from the windows or clear screens. The creek is relatively calm most of the time and the rides are short, so most people probably won't get sea sick.

A fabulous way to get to Granville Island from Vancouver's West End…read more We walked down Thurlow to the corner of Beach and found the False Creek Ferry docked near the aquatic center. They leave every 5 minutes. For a modest sum we ferried across to Granville Island. What a pleasant experience and easy way to go to Granville Island!

Last year we had a party on the boat. We brought our own music, drinks, and food and had a blast…read moreviewing the magical sunset. It was truly amazing! The staff was very accomodating and a fun bunch who made our party even more enjoyable with their enthusiasm and energy. Looking forward to coming back here over and over 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.

Excellent tour. We went Saturday morning at 8:30 AM and saw four humpbacks and three orcas. We also…read moresaw sea lions, seals and a bald eagle on Stinky Island. It is very chilly on the boat so bring a windbreaker.the guides are so knowledgeable.

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.

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.

I had the best cruise experience ever. I have been try couple of different yachts before , but…read moreParadise offer the newest !

We had a great experience. We took advantage of their early bird deal where you buy two hours and…read moreget one free. They had us arrive at 10 AM with the rental lasting until 1 PM, though we had to watch a 20 minute safety video and get lifejackets and everything so by the time we got in the boat and started off, we had about 2 1/2 hours left. I guess that's why they give you the third hour free? Fuel was extra though, which we didn't realize. Regardless, we felt it was well priced compared to other places where renting a boat could be double or triple the price. our boat was clean and looked practically brand new. We really appreciated that there was a cover/canopy on the boat to give us shade. We had amazing weather and the whole trip was lovely. I would definitely recommend doing this.

We were able to walk up on a summer day and book a boat for 8 people! What a great way to see VC!read more

Excellent dinner cruise last BC day evening to see the fireworks. Welcomed aboard, wonderful staff,…read moredelicious food buffet, & great music. We toured False Creek and English Bay & were set up ideally for viewing the fireworks! Looking forward to going again this year! Highly recommended!

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