Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
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Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures

By Vancouver Water Adventures
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Get unobstructed views of Vancouver’s skyline and natural attractions on a Zodiac inflatable boat trip through the harbor and the surrounding coves. Unlike taking a larger cruise, hopping on this small-boat tour gives you the opportunity to get up close to waterfalls, granite cliffs, and the iconic Siwash Rock. Plus, a guide shares local history and geology so you can learn more about the region while enjoying the views.
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Ages 7-99, max of 48 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • See Vancouver from the water on a Zodiac inflatable boat tour
  • An insulated suit keeps you warm throughout the trip
  • Learn about your surroundings from a guide
  • The tour provides an ideal vantage point for photos

  • Driver/guide
  • Local guide
  • Survival suit
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • 1832 Mast Tower Ln, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B6, Canada
    Please allow yourself extra time to find parking if you are driving. Granville Island is very busy and parking is limited.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6985P9

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Minimum height of 4 ft tall
    • 48 hour cancellation policy
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6985P9

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    • 1832 Mast Tower Ln, Vancouver, BC V6H 4B6, Canada
      Please allow yourself extra time to find parking if you are driving. Granville Island is very busy and parking is limited.
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    • Vancouver Water Adventures
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    • sarahwE5620II
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A great way to spend the morning
      We had such a great time on the water. Our captain was very informative and shared some great information about the wildlife and the city of Vancouver BC. It was a blast. The ride in the boat was one of the smoothest I’ve ever had!
      Written November 11, 2024
    • Z7252VEdaniellek
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun Boat Ride with Seal Sightings!
      We had such a great experience on this tour! The full body wetsuits were super warm and the boat ride was relaxing with some great views. Even on a rainy Vancouver day. Dani was our tour guide and she was incredibly knowledgeable and funny! We got to see a colony of seals on the tour. Would highly recommend to any international traveler!
      Written November 10, 2024
    • Explorer21757935139
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      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Got bacterial skin infection from wetsuit
      After the excursion it was noted that red bumps became present in the areas that began to get itchy while wearing the wetsuit. They developed into a bacterial skin infection which has traveled across the body and has gotten worse. The excursion itself was fun, but the cleaning of the wetsuits at the end was up to the people who used them. Likely, whomever used the wetsuit before didn't properly clean it or skipped it altogether. Considering the skin infection and the fact people openly pee on them that's a gross thought. Not really worth spending money to get an infection which seems to be growing immune and persist through topical treatments imo.
      Written October 10, 2024
    • Travellernearby
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful trip with skipper Greg
      Greg was the best skipper and guide we could have wanted. Enthousiastically and clear pointing out many interesting details about wildlife and history in the area that you will not easily find online. Very knowledgeable. Took the time to show the interesting things to all sides of the boat. Thanks Greg for all the extra's. For me personally I could miss the music on most of the speedy miles, but fair to say it also provided fun and energy. In general a stunningly beautiful trip, well on time, clearly informed, also about safety, a fast and rather comfortable boat/zodiac, good suits provided. Recommend it.
      Written October 6, 2024
    • Camper68610572520
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great and memorable
      Amy is super nice and an expertise in sea, sea animals and surrounding environment. We are happy to join her tour. It was a great experience and really recommend the tour! Thank you!
      Written October 3, 2024
    • amykV3125KV
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      I want to do this again!
      This tour was so much fun! The tour guide was very knowledgeable, but I love that he also gave us a few zooms up close around the tankers out on the water and did a few donuts on the water (wide circles...nothing that would make you sea sick). We saw so many seals! I wasn't ready for the tour to end and very much want to do it again! The views are amazing, the animals are adorable, and the ride was a blast!
      Written October 1, 2024
    • paulstubud
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous trip
      Fantastic trip and Marco was a great guide/host. This is not just a fast boat trip to Bowen Island for dinner and back but a really informative tour on the way of various sights and history of Vancouver. Marco got a call on the way that whales were in the area so he made a quick detour and we saw whales actually jump out of the water - amazing experience. The food was great too. Highly recommended.
      Written September 19, 2024
    • Barbara L
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Boat trip
      I feel like the boat ride could have been shorter. I would have liked to have not gone as far and had more time on Bowen Island. On the plus side, our captain/guide , Paul, was very friendly and knowledgeable.
      Written September 9, 2024
    • Hindy1
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing City and Seal Tour with Captain Jack
      We had an incredible speed boat tour with Captain Jack on the Vancouver City and Seals Scenic Boat Tour that we booked via Vancouver Water Adventures. Captain Jack gave us some great history of the area, got up and close to the seals and saw other marine life such as starfish and even a jelly fish. It was the perfect amount of time in the water and would definitely book with this company again. We highly recommend this tour and this company.
      Written September 3, 2024
    • Go04221312224
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jet ski private tour- worth it!
      Three of us did the sea-doo private two hour tour with Justin and Anya. It was brilliant & they made it so fun. Lots of adrenaline & waves, a dip in Howe Sound & great info about the area & wildlife too. Highly recommend and will definitely go again! Brilliant!
      Written August 25, 2024
    • BrookeLMorgan
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Ocean seadoo tour
      We had a wonderful seadoo tour with Chrissie. She clearly loves what she does and had a great respect for the city and its waters. We saw porpoises and seals on the tour and caught some amazing views of Vancouver, Howe sound and the islands from a unique perspective on the waves. Seeing the Vancouver city scape from the ocean was just awesome. The machines are high quality and clearly looked after, we had great fun zooming along and felt safe at all times. Thank you VWA and Chrissie for a super morning!!
      Written August 21, 2024
    • jessicawG5031OR
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      the best tour we could have picked
      The views were amazing....we had such a great time out on the water. Bowen Island was so cute....I got a glass of wine of course. We saw so many seals and even Orcas on the way home! Definitely trying this again next time I have friends/family visit
      Written August 19, 2024
    • tiabV811DR
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      AWESOME EXPERIENCE
      AWESOME EXPERIENCE-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! My friends and I loved it. We will definitely take any friends visiting us on this tour again. It was so fun!
      Written August 13, 2024
    • D9164TJmarkusb
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Spontaneously done, and an amazing experience.
      A fun tour with lots of explanations and plenty to see. Simply put, if you have the time, just do it! We had a great time !!!!
      Written August 13, 2024
    • susanwithagoodbook
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      Marco is the BEST!
      Marco gave us a wonderful tour and was very attentive and entertaining. I would highly recommend him as a guide anytime you're in the Vancouver area.
      Written August 12, 2024
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    Brenda M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amy was a great tour guide, she kept it very informative and fun t the same time! She would drive and make donuts in the water once in a while and her excitement when telling us about different history pieces or sea creatures we found in the way was ver contagious.
    As a new local, I had a lot of fun and loved the tour takes you all the way past Deep Cove and the Indian Arm. Highly recommend this activity for any visitor in Vancouver especially when there’s good weather like we luckily had this time!
    Written October 17, 2022
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    Ashley Burchfield
    Tuscumbia, AL41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Yuri made the trip so much fun, with a roller coaster type experience at times when he sped the boat up and circled in donuts, lightly dousing us with sea spray. We learned a good amount about Vancouver Harbor and Indian Arm , and were delighted to see eagles, adorable California Sea Lions and Harbor Seals , and even jelly fish . Viewing the glistening ocean , majestic mountains and glorious waterfalls simultaneously is breathtaking. It was a fantastic way to spend 3 hours!
    Written August 10, 2024
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    Cindy B
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2024 • Friends
    Captain Jack was a fantastic boat guide. Full of knowledge, great stories to share, considerate of the boat riders, and so appreciative of the glorious sites to visit. His love of the land is apparent in his tour. This is a perfect way to spend a few hours of your vacation and fully embrace the beauty of the area. The orange suits were comfortable and appreciated in the chilly air. Honestly, I was a bit nervous about the bumps and turns on a high speed boat, but it was smooth sailing all along. This is a must do. I hope you meet Captain Jack, too!
    Written September 20, 2024
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    Howard W
    Plymouth Meeting21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    We had a great three hour tour. The weather was beautiful, which I know they can’t control, but it made it even better. We enjoyed wearing their waters suits and while they came in handy, they weren’t absolutely necessary, but it did make for a nice photo op. Our tour guide was Marco. He was excellent. He not only pointed out important buildings and structures, he was able to point out seals as we came upon them as well as the waterfalls on our way. We found him very informative and where the waters were briefly choppy, he navigated them perfectly. My wife has had some seasickness issues, but had none on the tour. We would highly recommend this tour.
    Written July 11, 2024
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    Mariejn
    Brooklyn, NY71 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Couples
    Greg was our guide/captain. He was knowledgeable, friendly and a great captain. The boat was comfortable and the ride was fun, fast and controlled. Greg stopped at the scheduled locations, explaining and answering questions. He also stopped and pointed out bald eagles and seals. The three hours flew by and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a fun afternoon seeing the area.
    Written October 3, 2024
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    Toni C
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Family
    The boat tour was incredible and Captain Ray made it even better! He gave us a lot of history behind the spots he took us to and mixed humour into it which made the trip so much more fun! He even stopped the boat for photo ops when someone spotted bald eagles, a seal and a few shy sea lions! Thanks so much for an amazing 3 hours, Ray!
    Beautiful experience! Highly recommend!
    Written May 8, 2024
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    Navigate61062814770
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023 • Family
    We took an Uber from Richmond to Granville Market Place the morning of our boat reservation. Lots of eateries to do before and after the boat excursion. The zodiac boat ride was fun when we went over the waves. It gets very choppy and bumpy at time. For thrill seekers, this is perfectly great. The tour was a fun way to see Vancouver. We saw waterfalls, seals, eagles, and herons. Our excursion was at 12, noon on a perfect sunny day. When the boat was not moving, I was too hot in my jacket. However, when we were going fast, the wind was cold and the jacket was helpful. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and stop at many spots to talk about the history of Vancouver. .
    Written June 3, 2023
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    Ms_Missy
    New Westminster, Canada83 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021
    My mom wanted to get together for my birthday but I didn't want to do the usual dinner. Since I know the tourism industry continues to be an industry that isn't bouncing back quickly since the pandemic hit, I thought it would be nice to do a tour in our own town. A quick Google search brought me to a couple of pages of great tour ideas but since I didn't want to book through an agency, I went right to Vancouver Water Adventure's website (and saved a few dollars). I booked the Granite Falls tour for me, my mom and my brother, a day in advance and we were able to get spots without any issues.

    Simon and Greg were our guides for the afternoon and they were fantastic. Fun and knowledgeable, they took us on a great ride up the inlet to see some spectacular views - some seas, jellyfish and cormorants. No eagles, unfortunately, but it was still a great time. The donuts were fun too (and not the Lee's kind).

    I do recommend sunscreen if you're not going to wear the suit (you have the option to wear your own jacket and a life vest if you don't want to wear the suit). I decided to wear the suit halfway done up and leave my arms bare, wearing only a sleeveless shirt, and I'm not sure that was the best of my ideas of the day.

    Book this tour directly through Vancouver Water Adventures (a family-owned company), bring your cameras and sunscreen, and enjoy a three hour tour of your backyard. I learned a few things!
    Written June 19, 2021
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    Gina M
    Portland, OR1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Couples
    Excellent tour with amazing views and some great historical information about the Vancouver area. My husband and I are avid travelers but we don't usually enjoy group tours. We're more likely to wander in neighborhoods, find interesting restaurants, and visit historical sites, parks, and museums on our own. However, the small group size (12 passengers and a guide) and the opportunity to get out on the water and see areas and sights that aren't otherwise easily accessible made this appealing. It did not disappoint! Granite Falls and Silver Falls were lovely. Being out ion the water n English Bay, Vancouver Harbor, and Indian Arm was great. Fantastic tour and Paul was a great guide. He made sure to point out interesting wildlife and even turned the boat around so we could all see a huge jellyfish out in the wild!
    Written July 12, 2023
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    PTAMOM2017
    Hilo, HI94 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2022
    Simon, our guide was excellent! He gave us information about the weather, mass of land and water areas we covered. On the trip we saw seals, dolphins, moon jelly fish, a bald eagle and of course the 2 falls. We went in early October as they had a late summer and the weather was perfect. Simon made it fun by maneuvering some of the turns into doughnuts and speeding along the long stretches of water. We had a teenager along with us and even he enjoyed the trip.
    Written October 3, 2022
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