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Bowen Island Dinner - Tour Details

Duration

3.5 Hours

 

Departure Time:

Wednesday to Sunday at 4:00 pm or 4:30 pm (Depending on Sunset)

Please arrive 45 min prior to booked tour. 

 

Meeting/End Location:

Granville Island, 1812 Boatlift Lane

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Ages

  • Minimum age for passengers is 6 years old
  • Minimum age to drive as a single rider is 16. Riders under 19 must have a valid driver’s license to operate our Sea-doos.

 

Highlights

  • Cruise to Bowen Island on your own Seadoo.
  • Tour through English Bay and Howe Sound, then park and dine at Tuscany restaurant for a meal and drink included in the tour price.  
  • Get the opportunity to visit a seal colony, Lighthouse Park, Bowen Island’s village shopping and marina, Anvil Island, and Gambier Island. 

What’s Included

  • Fuel, life jacket, a one day Boaters License
  • Professional Guide
  • Dinner and Drink at Tuscanny Restaurant

What’s Not Included

  • Gratuities for your guide 

Important Notes

  • Please arrive 1 hour early to check in and get set up
  • Minimum age for passenger is 6
  • Riders must be 19 years of age or older to sign a waiver, or have a parent or legal guardian sign for you in person

What to Bring

  • Government issued ID and a credit card for the damage deposit
  • 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 - Tour Overview

Forget the ferry– imagine cruising to Bowen Island for dinner on your own Seadoo! Follow one of our skilled guides through English Bay and Howe Sound, head over to the Seal Colony to snap some pictures of the stunning wildlife, and finish with dinner on Bowen Island. We park and dine at Bowen Island’s famous Tuscany Restaurant. Your tour includes 1 main entrée and 1 drink per person.

 

Exhilarating, Stable & Fun

Our quick-accelerating Seadoos are simple to drive and stable enough for beginners to learn on – but fast and agile enough for spins, deep cornering, and letting it rip on the open water.

 

Access a Whole New World

While the majority of visitors stay on the pavement and pathways, you’ll ride into the world’s southernmost glacial fjord and experience unforgettable landscapes only accessible by water.

 

Local Gems & Hidden Hangouts

Discover the best-kept secrets of local boaters. Your guide will show you where the seals are hiding, the perfect cove to jump in for a swim, and take you to the most Instagrammable views. 

 

Award-Winning Guides

Beyond the jaw-dropping scenery, your experienced and friendly Jetski guide will share stories, and local history, point out highlights, and answer any questions you have throughout the tour.

 

Memorable Wildlife Encounters

With a visit to our local seal colony, get up close and personal with starfish, seals, sea lions, jellyfish, bald eagles, and even occasionally spot some of our black bears and dolphins.

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

“Went on the sea-doo dinner tour to Bowen Island with Simon as our guide and it was truly an unforgettable experience.

Not only was Simon incredibly personable and knowledgeable, the tour itself was magnificent. You get to ride yourself to Bowen island, stop by lighthouse park, and then have an amazing dinner. We even had a surprise rainbow on the way back.

If you’re looking to surprise someone for their birthday/aniversario or even “explore your own backyard” this is the right activity for you”.

Juan Leano (JD)

“Great tour! Would recommend it equally to locals and people visiting from away. The ride to Bowen Island was absolutely stunning, even on a rainy day. Learning some facts along the way was unexpected, and added to the experience. I will definitely do this again with family. Oh…and must mention that we saw a seal, a dolphin, and bald eagles. Worth the price paid by far!!”

Mia Tarzwell

We booked the Sea Doo to Bowen Island tour and it was awesome!  One of our group of 3 had never been on a sea doo before and she is still raving about it!  Scott and David were our guides for the evening and did a great job taking care of everyone.  At the restaurant, Rustique on Bowen Island, we sat on the patio and had a very delicious dinner.  The service was great.  I was able to get some nice sunset photos on the way back to Granville Island.  Highly recommend this tour!

A Brand You Can Trust

Over 300,000 Guests Since 2009
2,000+ 5-star reviews
Award-Winning Tours & Customer Service

Certificate of Excellence – 2013 – 2020

TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 – 2022

Winner Travel and Hospitality award 2021

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Frequently asked questions

One  full tank of fuel is included in your rental.

If you fall off, the emergency cut off switch will be automatically triggered and stop the Sea-doo.  Your life jacket will keep you afloat while you get back on from the rear of the jet ski.

Yes! No experience is required. All you need to drive is a valid driver’s license and be 16 years or older. One of our staff will go over the controls and proper operation of the Seadoo. The first few minutes are within a no wake zone (5 mph speed limit) where you will get the feel of it before you accelerate out in the open water. Your guide will continue to give you tips throughout the tour.

You don’t need to know how to swim to ride a Sea-doo. If you fall in, your lifejacket will keep you afloat while you get back on the Sea-doo. You do need to feel comfortable in and around the water with the lifejacket on so that if you do fall off you are able to confidently get back to the Sea-doo.

Seven hours is a long time to be riding on the back of a Seadoo. For maximum comfort and enjoyment, we’ve made this tour single-rider only.

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 full-length wetsuits that are optional and complimentary for all our guests. They won’t keep you dry but they will keep you warm when wet as well as protect you from the sun. We also have change rooms that you can use.

We run rentals 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 wetsuit at any time of year.

You can leave your shoes right on the dock, but you’re also welcome to leave them in a cubby inside the office. Water shoes are not needed but can help keep your feet warm.

The Base & Sport models have space for your phone, wallet, keys, a small bag but not a backpack. The Luxury Model can easily accommodate a picnic and supplies for the day

We have cubbies in our office as well as small paid lockers for valuables such as wallets, passports and phones.

Our guests often choose to wear a bathing suit and wetsuit combination, as denim & jeans are prohibited on the Seadoos. Otherwise, you’re welcome to wear anything you feel comfortable in.

It’s up to you. We offer complimentary pelican or waterproof cases that fit most phones. We also have waterproof cases for purchase. We recommend keeping phones in the storage compartment at the front of the Sea-doo while you are moving.

The office is a 20 second walk from the dock!

We offer 3 models for those renting a seadoo in Vancouver:

  • Our Base Model - GTX 130 Pro
  • Our Sport Model - GTI se 170
  • Our Luxury Model - Fishpro Trophy 170

See the table above for a full comparison of the features and benefits!

Jet Ski, Waverunner and Sea-doo are brand names of personal water crafts. They’re all personal watercraft powered by a jet of water vs a traditional propeller.

For riders 16- 18 years of age, you must provide your valid driver’s license to operate our Sea-doos. If you’re 19 years of age or older, any valid government issued photo ID must be provided to operate any of our Sea-doos. 

Please arrive 1 hour  prior to your departure.

Credit card holds are preferred, however we can do a debit withdrawal** (refunded when you return without damage) or cash (returned when you return without damage)

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

Base Model: A $12 collision coverage and $1000 credit card hold

Sport Model: A $12 collision coverage and $2000 credit card hold

Luxury Model: A $12 collision coverage and $3500 credit card hold

The credit card hold works similar to renting a car and we release the funds as soon as the equipment is returned without damage, in good working condition. Please note that your Credit Card must be brought in and physically present in order to process the hold.

 

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

Advanced reservations are required. To maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer, please book well in advance.

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.

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.

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

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