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The 11 Best Wildlife & Seal Tours in Vancouver

11 tours  ·  from $67 a head

The seal colony sits under the bridges within sight of downtown, and the eagles come with the tide. These 11 compare boat type, sailing time and price, with a note on which double as harbour sightseeing.

Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour - English Bay, Stanley Park, and Siwash Rock
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Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour

1.Vancouver City and Seal Colony Scenic Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74Our pick

See Vancouver from a small boat, spot seals near Lighthouse Park, and hear local stories on this lively 90-minute city and wildlife cruise.

“Such a great morning on the water! We saw seals the cityscape, the lighthouse with a bald eagle atop it. Our guide was great! He made the ride so much fun! Highly recommend”

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Vancouver: City and Seal Boat Tour - Granville Island to English Bay Beach
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Vancouver: City and Seal Boat Tour

2.City and Seal Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 375 reviews · from $71

Ride Vancouver’s coast from Granville Island to Lighthouse Park, Lions Gate Bridge, and a lively seal colony on this fast, scenic boat tour.

“It was pretty cool ! The guide was really friendly and expierience. But I forgot my sunglasses in the wetsuit. Did you find it ? Lg Marianne”

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Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour - Watching the seals from the water
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Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour

3.Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure: Vancouver Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $105

Swim, kayak, and watch harbor seals at Pam Rocks on a five-hour Vancouver boat tour with gear, guides, snacks, soup, and hot chocolate.

“View and experience were nothing short of marvellous, seen many seals and other wildlife, staff was friendly as well as helpful! Would recommend, 100% worth the experience!”

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Vancouver: Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure Boat Tour - Meeting the harbor seals at Pam Rocks
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Vancouver: Snorkel, Kayak, and Seal Adventure Boat Tour

Vancouver: Snorkeling Seals Kayaking Scenic Boat Tour - Reaching the seals without a hard workout
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Vancouver: Snorkeling Seals Kayaking Scenic Boat Tour

5.Snorkeling Seals Kayaking Scenic Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $66Best value

Kayak, snorkel, and watch seals in Howe Sound on a small-group boat tour from Horseshoe Bay, with gear, hot drinks, and mountain views.

“Amazing tour filled with gorgeous scenery, up close sightings of seals and starfish, a great way to spend a day. Not too taxing but definitely something active, adventurous and a little more special than all the usual Vancouver tourist activitieRead more”

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Vancouver: Snorkeling Seals Kayaking Scenic Boat Tour - Reaching the seals without a hard workout
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Vancouver: Snorkeling Seals Kayaking Scenic Boat Tour

6.Snorkeling Seals Kayaking Scenic Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Snorkel with seals, kayak Howe Sound, and enjoy mountain views on a small-group boat tour from Horseshoe Bay.

“I was very excited to go on this activity my entire vacation so far, and it really exceeded my expectations!! Our two guides Katie en Victor were incredible, they had tons of knowledge and they were super friendly. We were with only a small group of 5, with the 2 guides included. the view was just incredible, I saw a tons of cute seals that got really close aswell. You could do both kayaking and snorkeling with the seals which was awesome!! I really recommend this activity if your in the area an if you are looking for something fun to do:)”

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Morning Kayak & Seal Cruise in Vancouver - The ride toward the nearby island
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Morning Kayak & Seal Cruise in Vancouver

7.Morning Kayak & Seal Cruise in Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Kayak or paddleboard among seals, bald eagles, and snowy mountains on this relaxed two-hour Vancouver cruise from Horseshoe Bay.

“What an absolute joy! Due to a scheduling situation, my kayak trip was expanded and was the 4 hour snorkel and kayak with the seals! Bobbing around with the seals will be something I think about frequently! It was such an incredible experience and highly recommend Sea Dragons for your adventure! The location was easy to get to from downtown Vancouver (1 bus ride) and everything was so easy to find and do! All of the gear you need (minus bathing suit and towel) were provided. Each of the activities was pretty accessible even to those who don't snorkel or kayak often and could be adjusted to your comfort zone.…”

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Vancouver UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Wildlife Scenic Boat Tour - What the two-hour route is like
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Vancouver UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Wildlife Scenic Boat Tour

Wildlife, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island - Little Qualicum Falls, power around a horseshoe bend
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Wildlife, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island

9.Wildlife, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews

Explore Vancouver Island’s old-growth forest, two salmon rivers, and wild Horne Lake Caves on an active day tour with pickup.

“This was a rich and wonderful day. Noemie is highly knowledgeable and she runs a very professional operation. I enjoyed every minute as we journeyed to Hornby Caves, Cathedral Grove, and lovely Provincial Parks and waterfalls alonRead more”

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Vancouver UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Wildlife Scenic Boat Tour - What the two-hour route is like
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Vancouver UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Wildlife Scenic Boat Tour

11.Vancouver UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Wildlife Scenic Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $87

Explore Howe Sound on a small-group wildlife cruise with mountain views, possible whales, seals, eagles, soup, and local stories.

“Katherine and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Victor was highly knowledgeable, prompt, careful with the boat, and friendly. He went a way beyond the call of duty. He also expressed a genuine care for the environment, which we appreciated. Brian from Steveston.”

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