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    Victoria Harbour Ferry

    419 Reviews
    #1 of 19 Transportation in Victoria
    Ferries, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Outdoor Activities, Transportation, Tours
    Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    +1 250-708-0201
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    “So convenient”

    Treat them like a taxi - literally! They will take you to any stop by request. We bought a "2... read more

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Richard T
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    Burnley, United Kingdom
    “FUN”

    these little boats make it so much fun to zip around the harbor and take you from here to there in... read more

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Meegan D
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    Shoreline, Washington, United States
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    Victoria Harbour Ferry's boats provide the best view of Victoria...From the ocean! Take a Harbour Tour, historic Gorge Waterway Cruise, or hop on an H2O Water Taxi as you explore inner harbour destinations. Visit us on the dock in front of the Empress Hotel. From there, a VHF Captain can take you to Victoria's best-kept secret: Fisherman's Wharf! Feed the seals, grab some lunch from Barb's Fish and Chips, check out the funky float homes, go for a whale-watching or kayak adventure with Eagle Wing or Kelp Reef, and pick up an ice cream cone from Jackson's on the way back into town! We have something for everyone...Including the Pickle Pub Crawl! Come down anytime to pick up a wristband, which you can use for four harbour ferry rides to "hop" from one harbour brewpub to another. Plus, groups of four or more get free appetizers at each location! So much to do, and so much to see...Victoria Harbour Ferry!

    About Victoria Harbour Ferry

    Victoria Harbour Ferry's boats provide the best view of Victoria...From the ocean! Take a Harbour Tour, historic Gorge Waterway Cruise, or hop on an H2O Water Taxi as you explore inner harbour destinations. Visit us on the dock in front of the Empress Hotel. From there, a VHF Captain can take you to Victoria's best-kept secret: Fisherman's Wharf! Feed the seals, grab some lunch from Barb's Fish and Chips, check out the funky float homes, go for a whale-watching or kayak adventure with Eagle Wing or Kelp Reef, and pick up an ice cream cone from Jackson's on the way back into town! We have something for everyone...Including the Pickle Pub Crawl! Come down anytime to pick up a wristband, which you can use for four harbour ferry rides to "hop" from one harbour brewpub to another. Plus, groups of four or more get free appetizers at each location! So much to do, and so much to see...Victoria Harbour Ferry!
    4.5
    419 reviews
    • Excellent64%
    • Very good28%
    • Average4%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible2%
    Travelers talk about
    “gorge tour” (53 reviews)
    “water taxi” (53 reviews)
    “pub crawl” (14 reviews)
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    Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Suggested Duration: < 1 hour
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    Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    Downtown
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    1 - 10 of 397 reviews

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    So convenient

    Treat them like a taxi - literally! They will take you to any stop by request. We bought a "2 stop" ticket taking in Fisherman's Wharf and the Canoe Club, and it was so easy and convenient. You also get a good view of everything...More

    Thank Richard T
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    FUN

    these little boats make it so much fun to zip around the harbor and take you from here to there in no time

    Thank Meegan D
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Adorable and helpful way to get across the harbour!

    After walking around all day, we decided to take a harbour ferry from the wharf into town. It was easy, cheap, and a great way to see the harbour!

    Thank linzlovestotravel
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    A fun little detour

    A nice, if not a bit expensive, way to get around Victoria. Should do at least once during your stay in Victoria.

    Thank apharmgirl
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Amazing transportation

    We took the harbor ferry on our last night. I wish we had been doing it the whole time! This is a great transportation option and it is less expensive then a traditional cab and MUCH MORE beautiful.

    Thank Amanda G
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    John Give a great tour

    If you want to see Victoria get on John's boat at Victoria Harbor Ferry. This guy knows his stuff from float plane runways to house boats and every little interesting fact about the harbor. When he said look over your left shoulder and a float...More

    Thank Beeba1
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Fun and Easy

    Excellent for a tour or for transport to various points in the harbor. Took a one-way ride to the West Bay Marina and walked the marine path back to town.

    Thank applegar
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Pickle Boats

    Such a fun way to be able to check out Victoria and get around with out having to deal with the traffic. With so many stops throughout the city you are able to check out a lot of different areas.

    Thank Kirby S
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Relaxing and Informative

    An absolutely lovely way to spend ~1.5 hours. The small, open air ferry takes you on one of two routes (45 minute inner harbour tour or 75 minute Gorge tour) with the pilot pointing out interesting sights and history of the area. Fantastic way to...More

    Thank MarkSiwek
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    We are a tourist attraction for guests on the "pickle boats"

    I am a Dragon Boater and these pickle boats pass us all season long...several times a practice. Guests always look like they are enjoying themselves and the captains seem to enjoy showing the sites...as a dragon boater..we are one of the sites! lol...always see the...More

    Thank RainEsplen
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    Bruce W
    October 10, 2016|
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    Response from cohoman | Reviewed this property |
    The water taxis were $6 per person for a one way trip, $11 for a round trip. There are more expensive rides if you want a longer tour of the harbor.
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    Patriklouie
    July 20, 2016|
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    Response from KimCarey | Reviewed this property |
    Right down by the Harbor...where all the boats are. You will see a small stand
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    KittyinChicago
    July 16, 2015|
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    Response from Vicharbourferry | Property representative |
    The closest ferry stop from Ogden Point (cruise ship terminal) is Fisherman's Wharf. It's about a 15 minute walk. Check out our website to take a look at a map of all of our ferry stops. Have a great trip to Victoria.
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