Howe Sound Sea Safari Cruise
4.5

Howe Sound Sea Safari Cruise

By Sewell's Marina
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Ages 5-99, max of 9 per group
Duration: 2–3 hours
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  • 2-hour high speed eco-tour
  • Survival suit, gloves and weather goggles
  • Live commentary on board
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's not included
  • Gratuity (optional)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Sewell's Marina, 6409 Bay St, West Vancouver, BC V7W 3H5, Canada
    Departure Point: 6409 Bay Street, West Vancouver *If tour with hotel pick-up is chosen, then please coordinate the pick-up time with the local operator prior. Dates: Seasonal April 1 to October 31 Daily Return point: Returns to original point of departure
Pickup details
  • Departure Point: 6409 Bay Street, West Vancouver *If tour with hotel pick-up is chosen, then please coordinate the pick-up time with the local operator prior. Dates: Seasonal April 1 to October 31 Daily Return point: Returns to original point of departure
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair 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: 3031SAFARI

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Minimum age is 5 years
      • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
      • This tour is not suitable for pregnant women or for people with a history of back problems
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • 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 9 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: 3031SAFARI

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      • Sewell's Marina
        139
        Canada
        Joined in January 2011
      • LuxeHotelINTL
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Do not go here
        Boats are dangerously unsafe and filthy rotten docks ! I was afraid for my life Rudest racist staff I’ve ever seen, and the owner has a god complex and was yelling at me, I felt dehumanized nothing short of harassment I should sue them
        Written May 10, 2024
      • anaomisan
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent salmon fishing
        We were guided by Dave and he was awesome! He treated us to some nice prawn afterwards. We are super grateful for his knowledge and generosity. We caught our salmon. It was a perfect birthday fishing trip. If you have no car. It very easy to reach by bus from Vancouver center.
        Written February 17, 2024
      • naomimZ7956LV
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best day ever
        The best experience of my life we where a family of six with a lil brother who is four I recommend to everyone to go,and if you go ask for henery to be your captain his the besttt
        Written July 21, 2022
      • N5184YIvirginiem
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic!
        A magic moment !very amaizing to see wild life the fyords the ocean and mountains. Thanks a lot to our super guide Henry!🤩
        Written July 21, 2022
      • michaelbQ8186NY
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        WOW!
        We did the 2 hours"Deep Fjord" tour of Howe Sound on the speedboat. Really fun! Stops briefly to view/pics of bald eagles, seals and many unusual bird species. Our guide was great & fun (not too much talking/info; emphasis was on the fun)
        Written July 9, 2022
      • Canman67
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sewell marina boat rental
        A last minute decision to go for a boat ride led us here. Although parking is a bit of a challenge and the young fellow going over the pretrip boat inspection seemed bored and not engaged the overall experience was fantastic. They pointed out interesting spots to see and answered any questions we had professionally. In the end I'm glad we rented here instead of from our usual spot on Granville island. Way more scenery and immediately you're out in the ocean away from tankers and the city.
        Written August 31, 2020
      • coachklewis
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Circle Tour
        A fun, exciting ride as you explore the island in and around Vancouver. We got to see sea lions, birds and beautiful homes. Holly our Guide was AMAZING! She was very knowledgable and really fun. Great trip!
        Written September 8, 2019
      • Bucket_To_Do_List
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our for a day fishing charter.
        This is quite the west coast experience. Very professional and organized. Of course, it’s fishing so wind and waves can be an issue but our guide did his best to make the trip pleasant AND catch fish (which we did). I’d recommend the adventure. Good gear, a good boat, and an excellent guide, Mr. Chris Speed.
        Written August 29, 2019
      • barrybre123
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Absolutely sublime tour. with fantastic scenery and an excellent guide
        I had the good fortune to book a tour with Sewell's Sea Safari in mid-July 2019. Our guide Paddy from Ireland was just fantastic from start to finish! He started with a very patient demonstration of how to put on our drysuits and then procedures around getting onboard and where life jackets etc were stowed. We moved out onto the water and were given a superbly guided tour of the various landmarks, islands and wildlife around as Paddy expertly manoeuvred our RIB at optimal distances from seals, birds, rocks and islands dotted around the place. He had such an authoritative knowledge of Vancouver's natural history and of the city itself that we found extremely helpful. We then later came round to see downtown Vancouver from a distance and he pointed out the various neighborhoods with numerous recommendations for what to see and do there. The picturesque houses around West Van were all so impressive as well, it was a perfect way to round off the tour. I'd strongly recommend Sewell's Sea Safari and if at all possible ask to go on Paddy's tour, he was a fantastic guide and extremely capable captain.
        Written August 8, 2019
      • Eimeargal
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highlight of my trip!!
        I 100% recommend the sea safari tour to anyone looking for a thrilling ride along with beautiful scenery and up close wildlife encounters! Our tour guide Paddy was enthusiastic and had loads of knowledge of the surrounding geology and nature. He also kept us on our toes by speeding again the choppy waves and doing donut loops with the boat!! I definitely recommend any adrenaline seekers to sit at the front of the boat as that's where you feel the waves the most! The tour itself is definitely value for money as its 2 hours long and you get to see so much! Thanks Sewells Marina for an amazing adventure!!
        Written July 31, 2019
      • Sharron W
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great views
        Enjoyed seeing the southernmost Fjiord. Loved Pam Island and the bird and seal sanctuary and Britannia Mines from the water.
        Written May 29, 2019
      • hanfrenzy
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Lovely and easy boat rental
        Simple and no fuss boat rental! Only needed a driver license and explanation was short and sweet. Got the hang of it after a while and had a good 2 hours out! Wont recommend anything less than 2 hours. If you want time to chill then do more than 2 hours. 2 hours is just sufficient to do the recommended route and get back. Quick check before going out and off you go! Try it!
        Written May 4, 2019
      • kathystivin
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Salmon fishing
        Book your guide for salmon fishing in advance, they go quick in the summer. Well worth it. We spent a half a day out, came home with crabs and two large salmon. Excellent views of How Sound, the boys were fishing, and we were snapping photos.
        Written April 13, 2019
      • kathystivin
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        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great day fishing charters
        We recently went salmon fishing and hired a fishing guide. Loved it. He was entertaining, knowledgeable, helpful. Caught some salmon, because he knew the best spots. The next time we went alone because all the guides were booked, and all alone we caught nothing. Great photo opps!!!
        Written December 23, 2018
      • EagerB
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        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Facility
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        Written December 10, 2018
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      4.5 of 5 bubbles17 reviews
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      Moshe J
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2022
      Excellent voyage across the sound! Went on the deep fjord excursion. Crew were extremely passionate, experienced, and knowledgeable about the landscape. Views are incredible, as is the air and sea all around you and the stunning coastlines. 10/10 would recommend.
      Written July 11, 2022
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      Thank-you for your review! Until next time all the best:)
      Written July 12, 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Jackie S
      6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2023 • Couples
      Awesome experience! I’ve lived in Whistler for 10 years and never experienced Howe sound by boat. Saw some eagles and seals along with some other birds we learned about. We laughed and we were in awe of how beautiful it was even on a rainy day! Highly recommend! Darren our guide was great!
      Written June 22, 2023
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      Ursula W
      Vancouver, Canada3 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2024 • Friends
      Thomas was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
      The weather was great sunny with white wispy clouds. A recommendation is to turn the boat so both sides can face the shore to view the sights.
      Maybe have a few petitie survival suits.
      Appreciate your participation in the tourism challenge it gave me a chance to experience the highly recommended excursion.
      Written May 23, 2024
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      JJBB13579
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023 • Solo
      Wow, I loved the sea safari! I'm an independent traveler and don't usually enjoy group tours. However, the tour was small, only 7 other people, and our guide Ian was great! It was so much fun whizzing around Howe Sound in a speed boat for 2 hours. We saw eagles, harbour seals, marine birds, and learned about history and ecology. The weather was perfect, too, it was so much fun being out on the water. Totally recommend this!
      Written July 30, 2023
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      Laura R
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2024 • Family
      I highly recommend Sewell’s Marina. “Their team is second to none.” 
      We did The Deep Fjord Sea Safari and it was incredible, we saw eagles, seals and a bear!
      Sea Safari is a must to do in Vancouver (horseshoe bay) for tourism. I was completely impressed and it exceeded my expectations.
      In a word amazing!
      Written June 25, 2024
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      Freedom13904084786
      3 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023 • Friends
      Emily was quite racist in her rants. Everything else was great, would use services again. Tours were great too.
      Written December 29, 2023
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your positive remarks about the overall service and the quality of the tours. However, we take the issue of racism very seriously, and we are genuinely sorry to hear that you had an experience where Emily's comments were perceived as racist. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination within our team, and we will be conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. Our goal is to ensure that every customer feels comfortable and respected throughout their interactions with our staff. We apologize for any discomfort caused and assure you that we are taking steps to address this issue. If you have any specific details or instances you would like to share regarding Emily's behavior, please feel free to reach out to our customer service team. We are committed to learning from this feedback and improving our services to provide an inclusive and welcoming experience for all our customers. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
      Written January 16, 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Liv F
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2024 • Friends
      I had an amazing experience on the Seawell's Howe Sound Sea Safari! I have experiences a few of the different boat tours in and around Vancouver and this is by far my favourite!
      The Marina itself is in an amazing spot, with time to explore Horseshoe Bay before or after the trip. Our Guide Thomas was fantastic! He was full of knowledge and we all learnt so much from him. He made the trip so much fun with some exciting turns and spins on the boat. We all learnt so much about the Howe Sound destinations, hostory and wild life. We saw lots of seals, marine birds, a sea lion (even though it was out of season or them!) and we were so lucky to see a pod of 3 orcas on our way back to the marina!
      Truely an unforgettable trip and I cannot wait to book more of their experiences!
      Written July 18, 2024
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      715susanvacation
      San Diego, CA5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023 • Couples
      Very nice trip, boat was very comfortable, captan was excellent . Scenery was beautiful We saw bald eagle
      Written August 31, 2023
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      Despina Tsavdaridis
      Melbourne, Australia34 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2022 • Solo
      Great service and informative guide. The route was great even though there was smoke around. Overall enjoyed it and in addition pick ups etc we’re on time
      Written October 21, 2022
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      LightPacker824230
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We were picked up from our hotel, our guide was welcoming and funny.
      The trip was absolutely stunning and filled with history and information on the area.
      We would highly recommend this tour!
      Written October 17, 2022
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