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

Simon was the most amazing guide!! the tour exceeded all our expectations! You will fall in love with Vancouver on this tour!

If I could leave more stars I would! We did the UNESCO Biosphere & Bowen Island Boat Tour. This was easily 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. read more

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Highlight of our time in Vancouver! Fun and exciting zodiac tour with beautiful sights. We had captain Ray he was wonderful. read more

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I cancelled my paddle board storage with VWA, by email and phone, before their April 1 renewal. They went ahead and billed me for another year anyway. Over 400.00! They are not responding to my emails or phone calls. Disappointing after having rented board storage from the past 4 years. read more

We had so much fun on their jet skis! We swam, lounged, raced and had the most amazing time. read more

Vancouver Water Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Martha was fantastic. The trip was scenic, informative, and just a lovely time. I would highly recommend the kayak trip.

What a great day! This tour exceeded my expectations! The boat ride was such a thrill! Had some moments that reminded me of river rafting in the sense of fun and adventure ,not at all slow and boring. (But responsible) The tour guide was a young man named Graydon. He was very professional, super friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend taking a tour with him ( and he picked great tunes!) I told my daughter in law and son about our trip today and they booked one for them before we left Granville Island. If you're thinking about a tour, pick this company, just do it! I shouldn't have waited so long, I had a great day! We saw Sea to Sky Gondola, Shannon Falls, Lighthouse Park, seals, Black Tusk and Panorama Ridge, Bowen Island and had ice cream. read more

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A wonderful time. Beautiful scenery and our boat captain Cassidy was amazing! Very knowledgable professional and gave us an exciting tour. Definitely recommend if you're in Vancouver ! read more

I love it here! The staff and experience I get everytime I visit Vancouver Water Adventures is a 10/10. Staff are knowledgeable and fun with safety being the number one priority, then their customers having a great time. My husband and I went on their City and Seals boat tour and it's awesome that they run through the winter months. They have suits that keep you warm and are life jackets too. I am looking forward to visiting this summer to jet ski and hopefully get out on the paddle board as well. I recommend trying all you can here! read more

My husband and I had a great time kayaking with VWA! I really appreciated that they didn't cancel even though there were only two of us. Our guides Ryan and Christie (sp?) were engaging, informative, and fun. It was the perfect way to start our Vancouver vacation. Thank you thank you!! read more

Vancouver Water Adventures - On False Creek with Science World in the background - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I was in Vancouver for a quick trip & found myself with an afternoon free. I headed to Granville Island. I went in the ship to see if they had any available tours. There was one seat left on the city & seal tour. Our torrid was Paul & he was informative & fun. I'd highly recommend. They give you a full top to bottom boat suit so there no worries about being cold or etc. The boat is small. Just maybe 4 rows of three people across but it really moves across the water. The tour is a great value for the price. Highly recommend. I'd definitely go again. read more

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Captain Joe was fun and informative and we got to see seals and bald eagles. It was a blast!

Our guide Ray was on point! Gave us a smooth and steady boat ride and filled us with tidbits of history of the different areas. We saw a bald eagle and a sea lion along the way too! 3 hours seems to flew by. Got some amazing pictures. Definitely would recommend to everyone to do this tour. read more

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Tried this with my bro for the first time. Water skidoo's! It was so much fun and definitely worth it. Highly recommend if you're looking for a little fun and adventure on the open seas. We did the 3 hour tour and the weather was phenomenal. Lot of smooth water made for easy riding. Ask for Simon to be your guide. He's the best. Taught us how to do donuts. The skidoo's were all first rate and had good compartments for shoes and water and cel phones. Learned a lot and saw Vancouver from a beautiful new perspective. Perfect for summer. Do it!!! read more

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The Sea-Doo was soooooo fun! Definitely worth the price, but I would recommend booking for 2-hours so you don't feel as rushed when touring around- especially if you're sharing it between 2 people. As first time users, we got the base model and it was super easy to control. We actually got to the fastest speed at one point, which was thrilling! Highly recommend doing this. read more

My husband and I went on the UNESCO Biosphere & Bowen Island Boat Tour on Sunday, July 28 and had an absolute blast! Danie was our guide and she was an excellent Zodiac boat driver. She made sure we had a ton of fun on the water with just the right amount of a thrill ride which we enjoyed thoroughly. I'll admit to being somewhat of a wimp but I never felt a moment of fear and was smiling and laughing a lot of the time. Danie provided interesting information about the area and the sights we were seeing and she had some good jokes. I would absolutely recommend this tour and would do it again in a heartbeat if we return to Vancouver, B.C! read more

I did the tour going to Bowen Island. Very worth it. Very beautiful. I would definitely take again. Young Paul was very informative and easy to talk with. As a side note I like there cancellation if you need to cancel you can over 48 hours. I cancelled with Harbour cruises 10 days in advance and lost all my money. read more

Had a group of 6 take the zodiac -Granite Falls tour with Alex and had such a great time! Alex was an awesome tour guide he made the whole tour x10 better. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to get in an amazing tour while visiting. Best part of our trip! read more

Vancouver Water Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It was a fantastic time!! Tour was beautiful, amazing fun/speed and super lucky to see orcas​, and Max is an awesome guide! Thank you Max and crew for an unforgettable day! We will be back again and highly recommend this company and the Ocean is Yours tour. Grateful to experience this beautiful area with fun people! read more

Went here on a sunny fall day for stand up paddle boarding. The location is tucked away on Boatlift Lane, on the northwest side of Granville Island. They rent SUPs, water bikes and jet skis. I found the staff to be relaxed yet friendly, helpful. It was my first time paddleboarding and they gave us a few tips on the dock, "keep your knees slightly bent" and "only nervous people fall in", lol. I saw a few people out there with swimsuits on, but I was glad I wore quick dry pants and a light rain jacket as the wind off the water was a little cool. There is no getting around the fact that your feet get cold.... ours were numb by the time we arrived back, but that was after 2 hours on a fall day. The price was reasonable at $30 for a 2 hour rental; that was enough time to get from Granville Island to Science World and back without working hard. The equipment was in decent, reasonable shape. The store itself is small and generic. They have a small washroom available, a few small dressing rooms and about 18 unsecured cubby holes for your stuff. It would be really nice to see small lockers for valuables, but they are willing to put your wallet, etc. into their desk drawers if that makes you feel better. 30-Days of Yelp 2012 - 6/31 read more

Quick but educational experience! We enjoyed the 90 minutes spent with jasmine and Greg. It was a great supplementation to our time in Vancouver! read more

Had a great time in the jet ski tour. Simon and Michael were very friendly and helpful! The tour takes you on a very scenic route around the Vancouver area. Highly recommended!! read more

Our family of 4 had a great trip on the Granite Falls tour. Heading up the fjord was very beautiful. Grayden was a great guide, very informative. One tip, if you are 50/50 on the survival suit, do it!!! It was about 65 degrees F and cloudy and I would've frozen my arse off had I not had it on. read more

During my week off my boyfriend and I decided on trying something different. And to anyone who is curious I would totally recommend them to try it out because it was so much fun! Our guide was great he was very clear on the safe instructions and showed us a map of where we were going to travel before we headed out. I was so surprised that the jet ski went up to 80km/hr. Anyone that is prone getting sea sick or not comfortable with open water I would not recommend this to them . It was a blast we travelled from Granville island to Bowen island. The guide even brought us to sea some sea lions. This a really fun experience :) read more

What an amazing trip this was!!! Andy, our guide, was a huge part of what made this gorgeous trip throughout the Sound and over to Bowen Island an absolutely memorable experience. We were with 6 other guests who were all amazing!!! Andy's entertainment which involved "buzzing" huge freighters, witnessing the setting sun while watching pods of seals and dolphins and his extensive knowledge of the beautiful city of Vancouver and surrounding areas, made this a truly unforgettable experience. It is very clear that the energy Andy puts into his craft as a guide is born from his absolute passion for life itself. The island of Bowen was gorgeous. As we entered Snug Cove, we were greeted by "Charlie" the swan and "Echo" the dog which was perfect. Our dinner at the little restaurant there, rivals most places we have been to. Their food was fresh and thoughtful and had a quality that was quite unexpected. Andy, I can't say enough about your delightful nature and your true devotion to us all that night. read more

Vancouver Water Adventures - Vancouver Water Adventures with Andy - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This was really an unexpected fun time. If you read my post you know I am a skeptic. Andy was such a great tour guide and for once I bought something and got my money's worth. Or is it monies. Whatever if you are ever in Vancouver I highly suggest you take this fun 90 minute tour on the water. You will love it. read more

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Terrible company, poor management, wasted our time and our day off because they can't manage their bookings and then sit there and try to consult us on how we can waste 5 hours until they have water crafts available. Avoid this company and their unmotivated and unprofessional staff, the place is supposedly being managed by an immature and young staff with no customer service experience. Zero stars! read more

I came here today with a friend for a paddleboarding rental. Everything went super smooth. We were both first timers and we didn't fall in the water! It was quite windy and the waves very very strong. We paddled from Granville Island to a bit passed English Bay. Coming back took a very long time because we were going against the wind. So one thing I learned is to zig zag paddle so that you are not directly against the wind. It took us a long time to go back, especially under the Burrad Bridge. All in all, the staff were super friendly and we had a good time. P.S. Maybe because we aren't used to standing up for so long, our feet fell asleep by the end of the paddle boarding session. read more

It was a sunny day in Vancouver so we decided to go kayaking. Vancouver Water Adventures made it really easy, we came signed waivers and got started ASAP. Everyone was friendly and we got a good deal on it! :) read more

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The bf booked the Bowen Island dinner tour (jet ski) to celebrate my bday. It was a guided tour and Mike was our guide. He was super friendly from the very start and very personable. He was really knowledgable and a great guide. We were given the menus to pick our food when we were still at Granville island and they ran the order to the restaurant so that we would have it shortly when we came. The food was way better than expected and a drink and entree was included in the price. I would definitely recommend this package and going with this company. It was $400 and we spent two hours on the jet ski and had the dinner included on the island. read more

I purchased a groupon for a water bicycle rental..... because it sounded hilarious. Aaaaand guess what? It was. Service at the counter was pleasant, the dude that fit the seats and pedals to our liking was helpful, and the bike didn't sink. We spent a pretty silly hour pedaling around false creek, dodging boats and cracking up. My only real complaint was that my pal and I both received serious scratches on our legs from a part on the bike. But we didn't die, and it ramped up our street cred. read more

We had purchased a 2.5hr tour ride living social voucher and booked on a Sunday. Unfortunately, it seemed that everyone else cancelled except for us, so they ended up phoning last minute the night before to inform me that it was cancelled. Cancellation fee was apparently $70. Instead, they offered me a rental for the same day so I took that instead. Although insurance was available for the regular tour for $25, no insurance is available for a regular rental. Not ideal, but if you have a home insurance policy, the liability portion may cover you, minus your own deductible, if an accident should occur. Suiting up and orientation pretty much took the entire 30 mins that they recommended, so get there early, especially if you're driving, as finding parking is an exercise in frustration. They recommended putting on a wetsuit because of the high speeds and windchill involved, but they smell pretty bad even though they wash it every day, so bring your own if you can. We ended up taking the jet-ski up along the north shore, around horseshoe bay, up around Anvil island's seal colonies, back towards Bowen Island, down towards Spanish banks, and followed the shore back to the docks. The water is never calm out there, the winds creating waves which make it too choppy to go more than 60-70 kph unless you enjoy catching airtime and landing sideways. Harrison lake has much calmer waters where you can hit 90+kph easy if you're after speed. Jet skiing is very hard on the knees, with the pounding motion from the waves. Try to keep pressure off your feet when riding, otherwise the pounding motion from the waves might cause knee pain. Parking is an issue too as there's no dedicated spots, Granville island is log-jammed on good weather, so make alternate travel arrangements. Allow an extra hour for pre and post jet skiing. The 3 hours Granville island offers for free parking may not be enough. We ended up paying the $15 for a full day of parking and staying at the island all day. Staff were friendly as always, cheers to having well-trained staff! read more

We took the 3 hour granite falls tour with Andy!!! So much fun. We saw seals and jellyfish and some beautiful waterfalls. My teenage boys had a blast. Andy did circles in the boat and they loved that! He even brought us all surprise donuts. It was raining for half the ride but even with that, I'd do it again. Thanks Andy! read more

I booked a 2 hour sea doo rental through them with the intention of proposing to my girlfriend in horseshoe Bay. These guys were absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, and professional. The plan went off without a hitch, and the machines were excellent, high performance, and well tuned(we've rented sea doos across the province). They're a bit more per hour than some of the others we've rented from, but the fuel was included which WAS NOT the case in any other rental I've booked. The tanks can be $60-$90 for a fill up, so that being included is a bonus. We will most definitely be back this summer and in the years to come. Oh, she said yes! read more

Used a Groupon ticket for 2 hours kayak around kits beach. Friendly staff, simple explanation on safety and rowing techniques and off we went. Great fun and will definitely come back for more. read more

Found Vancouver Water Adventures on Yelp and decided to give them a try. We were in town for a half marathon in August and some of the group wanted to try paddle boarding for the first time. Clayton who made our reservations was very easy going and took the time to answer my many questions about paddle boarding and the weather. We were a little worried that it was going to be cold and knew that the water was a little colder than what we were used to but it wasn't cold at all and my feet never got cold! Our guide was Sean and he took us out for a hour trip around the bay/harbour area highlighting sights as we went by. He provided excellent instruction at the beginning to the ones that had never done this before. Everyone did a great job and no one fell in the water! I felt that their pricing was in line with what others charge at different paddle board locations, in fact they may have been on the lower side of that. They also rent jet skis and other water items but all we did was the paddle board. If you are looking at enjoying some water activities I would give Vancouver Water Adventures a call because they will not disappoint you! read more

Rented kayaks with a friend and had a blast. Staff was great, especially with a noob like me. They have deals at the beginning of the week at Kits - I think Mondays were 1/2 priced. No lockers, but they held our bags for us. (They had to tell us it was "at our own risk" but it was in the trailer which was always staffed so I had no concerns.) Would definitely go back! read more

My partner and I are visiting from Portland, OR and wanted to have some fun on jet skis and this place did not disappoint! Killian and Clayton do a great job of making you feel prepared and safe before and during the trip, and they are both very friendly and personable! I loved seeing seals at Seal Rock and swimming in the gorgeous water. If you want a chance to see amazing Vancouver views and spend the morning speeding away on the water, the sea doo/jet ski tour is a MUST!! read more

I wanted to take a moment to write and thank all of these crew members who made my time paddle boarding an exceptional one! They all not only helped me retrieve my phone back but I had amazing time because they were always so helpful informative and such great customer service they made my paddle boarding trip that much better even though I dropped my phone in the water but Paul Curtis went above and beyond and dived down over 30 feet to retrieve my phone and it was still working!! I am forever grateful and appreciate of, of everyone here and I would come back in a heartbeat thank you so much for making my Time paddle boarding a memorable one and I can't wait to come back also thank you for going above and beyond!! read more