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Tour Details

Price 

$239 per person, plus tax

 

Duration 

4.5 Hours

 

Meeting/End Location

Granville Island, 1812 Boatlift Lane

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Max Group Size

12 passengers / boat

 

Ages 

Minimum height requirement of 4 feet

 

Highlights:

  • Cruise to Bowen Island in style for dinner at Tuscany, one of their amazing restaurants
  • Hear stories of Vancouver’s history and facts about the area’s fascinating wildlife from your knowledgeable guide
  • See Stanley Park, the Seal Colony, Lighthouse Park, offshore freighters, and much more
  • Witness the world’s longest running off-shore fireworks festival, the Honda Celebration of Light, with front-row seats in English Bay

What’s Included 

  • Professional Guide
  • Lifejackets (mandatory)
  • Optional warm & waterproof cruising suit for cooler days
  • One entree and one drink per guest (can purchase more)

 

What’s Not Included

  • Gratuities for your guide

 

Important Notes

  • Please arrive 30 minutes early to check in and get set up. 
  • There is no bathroom on the boat, though facilities are available before and after your tour
  • Tour offered July 22nd, July 26th, and July 29th at 6:30pm
  • Dinner is served at the restaurant onshore. The restaurant is subject to change to accommodate the number of guests booked
  • Not recommended for guests with a history of serious medical conditions including but not limited to back or neck injuries, recent surgery, and current or suspected pregnancy.

What to Bring 

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, and water

 

Cancellation Policy 

  • Cancel up to 1 hour before with Trip Cancellation
  • Tours Run Rain or Shine

 

Tickets

  • Instant Confirmation
  • Email & Mobile Tickets Accepted

 

Important...

While we do accept walk-up participants, our tours and rentals regularly sell out. To get your preferred choice and to avoid missing out, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.

Bowen Island Dinner & Fireworks

Your tour includes your dinner and one drink. Begin at Granville Island on the Vancouver waterfront, where you’ll be fitted with a light life jacket if it’s a hot day, or a survival suit that slips right over your dinner attire and will keep you warm on the water crossing to Bowen Island. Place your order before departing, so dinner will be ready upon arrival at the restaurant.

 

Board a 30-foot (9-meter), rigid hull zodiac boat that seats up to 12 people, and learn about Granville Island’s history as you navigate out of False Creek. Hear stories about the Burrard Street Bridge, Bard on the Beach, and the Eugenia Building as you follow the shoreline, then pick up speed when you reach open water. Hit 31mph (50kph) while passing Stanley Park, then pause at Siwash Rock to snap photos of the Vancouver landmark. Follow the shoreline towards Point Atkinson, then disembark at Bowen Island—you’ll have one hour to dine and stroll around Bowen Island’s shops.

 

Return to the boat for a second sightseeing cruise: see Vancouver’s seal colony from the water, then visit the Spanish Banks to see the shipping freighters up close (time permitting). Finally, you’ll find your spot among an audience of boats just in time for a jaw-dropping 25-minute firework display over English Bay, before the tour concludes back at Granville Island.

 

Small Groups & Fast Boats

In contrast to crowded cruises and other boat tours in Vancouver, our Zodiacs are fast, nimble and limited to 12 guests. Bottom line? A more intimate experience with everything from waterfalls to wildlife.

 

See What Most Are Missing

While the majority of visitors stay on the pavement and pathways, you’ll get to experience the picturesque waterfalls, glacial fjords and stunning vistas completely inaccessible by car.

 

Memorable Wildlife Encounters

Our small, comfortable Zodiacs give you the chance to get up close and personal with starfish, seals, sea lions, jellyfish, bald eagles, and even occasionally our local black bears and dolphins.

 

Award-Winning Guides

Beyond the jaw-dropping scenery, your experienced and friendly captain will share stories, local history, geological features, and answer any questions you have throughout the tour.

 

For Visitors & Locals Alike

Whether you’re here for the first time, hosting visitors, or looking for a family-friendly adventure, our Zodiac tours are fun, exhilarating, and offer unforgettable views of our beautiful backyard

Why Vancouver Water Adventures

The Lowest Price. Period.

Book directly on Vancouverwateradventures.com or call our office to get the best price on our tours and rentals. Find it cheaper? We’ll refund the difference!

Flexible Cancellations

Cancel up to 1 hour before with Trip Cancellation for a FULL refund. We know that plans can change, that’s why we offer one of the most generous cancellation policies in the watersports industry.

What Our Guests Are Saying

Just when I thought VWA couldn’t impress me more~The Festival Lights tour with dinner at Bowen was one of my favourite excursions with VWA so far! I recommended this tour to my friends at work and once again, the consistency of these great tour guides continue to impress with all their knowledge of the local sites and great customer service. Thanks once again VWA!

Heather W
Tripadvisor

Did the Bowen Island Dinner and Fireworks tour as well as the Granite Falls tour and they were phenomenal! Our tour guides Greg and Jules were fantastic, very knowledgeable, and sought out bald eagles, harbor seals, etc for us to see. They performed cool stunts and it was an all-around amazing experience. Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.

Jessica Luc
Google Reviews

Did the Bowen Island Dinner and Fireworks tour as well as the Granite Falls tour and they were phenomenal! Our tour guides Greg and Jules were fantastic, very knowledgeable, and sought out bald eagles, harbor seals, etc for us to see. They performed cool stunts and it was an all-around amazing experience. Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.

Jessica Luc
Google Reviews

VWA delivers a first rate experience. We joined them for the Zodiac cruise/dinner tour which included the fireworks display and they served up a front row centre performance. Andrew worked hard to make it a special night from the area tour through a fantastic dinner and finally put us in premiere seats for the light show. Cudos to all the team that make a visit with VWA always a memorable event.

Dennis M
Tripadvisor

We did a version of the Zodiac boat tour and Bowen Island dinner with the added bonus of watching the Celebration of Lights fireworks from the middle of English Bay. Dinner was very good. Jules was an amazing captain and guide. I didn’t think they could do it but they got us from dinner to the center of all the boats in English Bay just in time for the fireworks. I’ve watched the fireworks from both sides of the bay before but this was by far the best view. As I watched Jules skillfully navigate us through the dark very crowded bay during and after the fireworks I was reminded of the saying, “As busy as a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs.

Kevin M
Tripadvisor

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Frequently asked questions

You are welcome to do this if you choose, however most guests and guides wear their survival suits into the restaurant as changing takes up the time they would have for eating dinner, and the tour schedules only about 45 minutes for dining at the restaurant.

The Honda Celebration of Light fireworks display lasts approximately 25 minutes.

It’s very unlikely that you will get wet, but being out on the water, there is always the chance! We have small lockers for rent at our office for personal valuables or you can bring a backpack and store it under your seat on the Zodiac.

We have cozy, waterproof, full-length cruiser suits that are optional for all our guests. Not sure if you’ll need it? No worries, ask the captain to bring a suit for you “just in case”.

Our Zodiacs are VERY comfy with cushioned bench seats and excellent back support. We can fit up to 12 guests and seating is typically 3 across in each row.

We run tours rain or shine, unless the conditions are dangerous. Vancouver is known for its sunny skies from June through September, and you can grab a complimentary all-weather suit any time of year.

The Granite Falls Boat Tour offers the smoothest ride of all our tours. Our Zodiacs are extremely safe and stable vessels and most of the tour takes place in protected harbours and waterways.

Paid parking is available throughout Granville Island near our office. There’s lots of space but on the weekends it can fill up, so plan to arrive a little early. Want to skip the hassle? You can easily catch a 10-15 min Uber or taxi from any hotel downtown!

 

Here are our suggestions for paid parking on Granville Island: 

Old Bridge Indoor Parkade 

Anderson Street Parking Lot

Granville Island Parking Lot

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure.

There are no bathrooms on the boat! That being said, there is a bathroom available at our office you can use before and after the tour.

YES! We have comfortable, slim-design inflatable life jackets for all of our guests to wear.

If you acquired the Trip Protection for your booking during checkout, you can cancel up to 1 hour before departure time for a full refund. Otherwise, the following policy applies:
i
) 100% refund for bookings cancelled more than 7 days before your booking time.
ii) 50% refund for bookings cancelled between 3 and 7 days before your booking time.
iii) Bookings cancelled less than 3 days before your booking time have no refund.

For groups larger than 6 we require 7 days notice for a full cancellation without Trip Protection

We have many guests who choose to bring their cameras with them. We recommend that you keep your camera in a backpack under your seat while moving and take it out when we are stopped at various sites along the way.

You must be 19 years of age or older to sign your waiver. Anyone under 19 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver for them.

We don’t recommend this tour for those with neck or back injuries. If you’d like to discuss your situation further, please feel free to call us at (604) 736-5155 

If you feel your tour captain has provided a great experience, gratuities are encouraged— and welcomed—at the end of your tour. We believe that recognizing excellent service is a personal matter, though 15-20% of your ticket price is a good rule of thumb. 

Advanced purchase is strongly recommended, as tours often sell out. To maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer, please book well in advance.

We’re here to help! Simply call us at (604) 736-5155 if you have any additional questions or concerns.

How To Find Us

1812 Boatlift Ln, Vancouver,
BC V6H 3Y2

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Parking Options

Paid parking is available throughout Granville Island near our office. There’s lots of space but on the weekends it can fill up, so plan to arrive a little early. Want to skip the hassle? You can easily catch a 10-15 min Uber or taxi from any hotel downtown!

Here are our suggestions for paid parking on Granville Island:  Old Bridge Indoor Parkade  Anderson Street Parking Lot Granville Island Parking Lot