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Lang's Fishing Adventures
440 reviews
#1 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Whether you are a local or visitor - spending a day with Lang fishing for prehistoric monster
Sturgeons
is a Must-Do when visiting Vancouver or if you are just looking for a thrilling and fun experience!"
"Lang’s offers the option for a catered
salmon
lunch which we took advantage of (it also includes sides and some delicious Maui ribs made with love by Lang’s mom) which I would definitely recommend however you are..."
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Vancouver Water Adventures
1,371 reviews
#2 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"The tour itself was a perfect mix of interesting facts about the sights and history of Vancouver and bursts of exhilarating speed around the
bay
- tearing around the cargo ships was an adrenalin-filled highlight!"
"Fun fast friendly awesome zodiac on steroids- super stoked friendly staff - Rafael & Dillon amazing - seriously a
great tour
even for locals WOW"
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Canadian Outback Rafting
1,657 reviews
#3 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Awesome guides who were knowledgeable about the surroundings and made the trip so fun! Would highly recommend - exciting
rapids
and breathtaking scenery, we also caught a glimpse of a gorgeous salmon swimming upst..."
"We then got back on the buses and arrived safely at the starting point1 Awesome day with an
awesome guide
, Blake very knowledgeable about the area and was also very adventurous with us!!! Loved every minute, will..."
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Prince of Whales Whale Watching
1,324 reviews
#4 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"The
captain
Anthony was great in making sure we got to where the whales where and the naturalists (Tom, Pascale, Laura & Jenny) were so enthusiastic and engaging so that the kids were kept entertained even during..."
"It was an
amazing experience
all around Elizabeth was great helping me to book the whale watching, while on the boat it was a fun ride to the whales with Sharon telling us a lot about the whales and local sea life..."
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Pacific Angler Fishing Charters
184 reviews
#5 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Captain Tom was friendly and helpful, so our group enjoyed trolling for the salmon outside the mouth of the Fraser River even before the fun of catching plenty with the great
boat
& tackle, very special!"
"With the help of captain eddy I was able to successfully catch my first
chinook
salmon 🙂 definitely would go again and highly recommend Eddy and the Pacific angler charter !!! Thanks for everything Eddy!"
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Electric Harbour Tours
298 reviews
#6 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Erwin our guide was exactly attuned to both his passengers and the magnificent Coal Harbor, with its mix of stunning and environmentally conscious
architecture
, industrial bustle, opulence and natural grandeur."
"We saw sea planes take off &
land
, boated by Deadman's Island - now home to the Royal Canadian Navy reserve division & by the Vancouver Rowing Club, plus we saw a playful sea lion . . . . it was a perfectly beauti..."
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Sea Vancouver
204 reviews
#7 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"... about the Vancouver and whatever we have seen today, it was amazing experience with speedy
boat
and we enjoyed a lot, a real Fun with good weather today, I really recommend to use this company with their very ..."
"Terry our
skipper
and tour guide was amazing, he engaged with the passengers and wanted you to get the best from the experience with great information about the things you see."
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Chromer Sport Fishing
295 reviews
#8 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Thanks so much for patiently teaching 2 novice fly fishers to successfully catch
salmon
and thanks so much for making sure you took care of every detail in ensuring we were comfortable and enjoyed every minute of..."
"My son & I recently did a Sturgeon/Salmon combo trip through Chromer and it was fantastic!! Our experienced, knowledgable and conservation minded
guide Kevin
, hooked us up with a 9' monster sturgeon near Hope our..."
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V2V Vacations
99 reviews
#9 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"The ferry was extremely comfortable in
Premium Class
(Royal Class is even more plush).The staff members were very friendly and helpful, especially Stephanie."
"One staff guy is also a whale watching tour guide - when orcas were spotted, the
captain
purposely slowed down the boat so we could all climb on deck and get a guided experience by the staff guy!!!"
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Granville Island Boat Rentals and Fishing Charters
213 reviews
#10 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"We went up to
Indian Arm
to visit some waterfalls, as Emma and Aidan suggested we do, which was the perfect thing to do!"
"It was
great fun
exploring the harbour and travelling through the beautiful scenery of Indian Arm."
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Pirate Adventures
285 reviews
#11 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"My daughter and two grandsons, aged 9 and 11 and I experienced our first”pirate adventure “ today and were so impressed with the
crew
; Hatchett, Pearl; Greedy; and Salty; and the whole experience!"
"The event showcases the beautiful False
Creek
area and the crew go all out to entertain endlessly, involving every "pirate" in the adventure."
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Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres
191 reviews
#12 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"John was an informative & inspiring instructor who ensured that our
kayaking experience
was fun and informative while helping us conquer some fears."
"Thank you John, it was a pleasure
paddling
with you and the group, you made it all so easy for those who haven’t done much
paddling
and interesting for those who have ... your professionalism showed!"
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Wild Whales Vancouver
1,271 reviews
#13 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"We went
whale watching
with Wild Whales in September, we saw the Southern Resident whales, they were active with a couple of breaches, so many tail and fin flaps and our host was brilliant, identifying the differe..."
"Our
Naturalist
Dan and Captain Aaron were both very approachable and knowledgeable, making for both a thoroughly enjoyable and educational trip."
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False Creek Ferries
2,035 reviews
#14 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"We used these little ferries on a daily basis hopping between downtown Vancouver and
Granville island
,and also to go to science world,they are a great option ,cheap,efficient,frequent, and a great chance to view a..."
"If you want to get around along the river or just go for trip to see everything along the
shore
line then definitely try these; so relaxed and easy to use absolutely brilliant."
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Windsure Adventure Watersports
125 reviews
#15 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"This gave me the oportunity to refresh all the knowledge with the
safety
and confidence of having 3 amazing instructors with us."
"To my great surprise, both kids came back raving about how fun and easy it was to do even for complete
beginners
!"
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Yves Bisson Sturgeon Co.
58 reviews
#16 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Incredible
day trip
Sturgeon fishing with Yves! Very professional and knowledgeable guide passionate about the Sturgeon."
"Yves is incredibly knowledgeable, so helpful while learning, and ensures you have an amazing time on his
boat
."
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Best Vancouver Tours
90 reviews
#17 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"
Excellent tour
with a phenomenal tour guide!! Ask for Carlos!!"
"Very
informative tour
of the city and lots of recommendations from our guide carlos!"
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Bon Chovy Fishing Charters
124 reviews
#18 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"A little backgroung, I am an avid
salmon
fisherman and have been fishing all along the west coast, and I can say with tremendous conviction and passion that Bon Chovy Fishing charters are the best!"
"The equipment and
boats
are great, and Jeff and Jason really take an interest in teaching their clients how to hook up and land the big Chinook and Coho's that are swimming around Vancouver."
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Harbour Cruises
552 reviews
#19 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"The lunch was tasty but the star of the show is the great
scenery
from city views to movie locations and the docks on the return trip."
"Great views of the city and a fabulous sunset all in all a
great trip
."
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Sturgeon Slayers Luxury Guided Fishing
153 reviews
#20 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Special thank you to Kevin and his crew of guides, they provided us with a
once in a lifetime
opportunity at catching dinosaurs, they exceeded our expectations by a mile!!!! It’s awesome to listen to Kevin’s vast..."
"If you’re looking to catch a lifetime fish and have every little detail of your trip thoughtfully crafted to give you the ultimate
British Columbia
fishing experience then give Kevin at Sturgeon Slayers a call."
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Bites On Fishing Charters
51 reviews
#21 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"We got a really
nice boat
fully equipped electronics devices such as fish tracker,GPS etc.The captain keeps it very clean and tidy.Scott is a wonderful professional with lot of experience and very expressive too....."
"I had one of my best days on the water in
beautiful Vancouver
catching chinook salmon and crab!! Our captain Lars was an absolute pro who made the day a blast, highly recommend to anyone looking to get on the wate..."
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Silversides Fishing Adventures
62 reviews
#22 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"I took 10 very very fresh Chum, boy these fish fight!! My
guide
(Alex) was really excellent, very knowledgeable, a great teacher and very patient... and great fun."
"UNBELIEVABLE is the best experience I can say with our 4
day trip
with Silversides Fishing Adventures.Brian did a fantastic job and very organized operation.And myself Kevin Hodgson my son Kellin and my buddy Kevi..."
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Wild Root Journeys
29 reviews
#23 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Our guides Silke and Aggie were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, the food was fantastic, the camping
gear
top-notch and the experience itself was amazing."
"Many of us were
beginners
but Silke and Agnes made sure every day that we were all safe and sound and learning great outdoor skills along the way."
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Saltwater-City Fishing Charters
32 reviews
#24 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"My brother and I had the privelege to fish
salmon
with Salwater-City Fishing Adventures and our guide Tim made our dream come true !"
"The
boat
ride out was very scenic and was also a unique view of Vancouver."
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Canadian Outback Adventures - Day Tours
33 reviews
#25 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Lunch was delicious - and Nicole (who worked alongside Dylan for getting the raft in the water) was in contact with us the day prior to take our lunch requests and ensure we knew where to meet our
guide
."
"Joel, Jordan and Leon made it lots of
fun
! We’d definitely recommend it."
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Jericho Beach Kayak
19 reviews
#26 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Our 7-year old son did the 5 Day Coastal Adventures Full Day Camp, with kayak in the morning and beach
fun
in the afternoon and he had an absolutely fabulous time."
"A great balance between instructional content like strokes and re-entry and
fun
games."
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Ocean Adventure Center: Vancouver Fishing Charters
38 reviews
#27 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Had an incredibly fun time with preston and his gorgeous
boat
for day 1 of my brothers stag party."
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The Diving Locker
32 reviews
#28 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"For the private dive Drew was the
Dive Master
and he was great, he is an expert diver and very knowledgeable in The marine life, He was able to locate and point out lots of interesting creatures, and on top of tha..."
"Can’t recommend highly enough if your wanting to dive Vancouver look
these guys
up!"
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Sailing in Vancouver
20 reviews
#29 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"The private chartered tour set sail to English
Bay
before heading out to the Vancouver Outer Harbour and False Creek."
"While the 4 of us were sipping wine we got a great view of the sea wall and English
Bay
."
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First Fish Charters
16 reviews
#30 of 81 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vancouver
"Trust me, is worth the money, and is a great place to start
Salmon fishing
!"
"we originally booked a 5
hour trip
and ended up extending it to a 7
hour trip
."
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Vancouver Harbor Sunset Dinner Cruise
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These are the best places for kid-friendly boat tours & water sports in Vancouver:
Vancouver Water Adventures
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These are the best places for couples seeking boat tours & water sports in Vancouver:
Vancouver Water Adventures
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These are the best places for groups seeking boat tours & water sports in Vancouver:
Vancouver Water Adventures
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Vancouver for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly boat tours & water sports in Vancouver:
Vancouver Water Adventures
Electric Harbour Tours
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False Creek Ferries
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