3 Sailing Trips in Vancouver Worth Your West Coast Days

1.Vancouver Sailing Experience on a 50 foot Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Sail from Mosquito Creek with hosts Chris and Michelle, taking in Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, English Bay, and mountain views. Snacks and drinks are included, and you can try the helm or simply relax. The group is limited to 10, and a boat cat named Frederick may be aboard.

“Fantastic afternoon trip with my parents! Both hosts were kind, knowledgeable, friendly, and made it a perfect family afternoon trip. Public transit accessible - and an adorable cat!”

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2.Mosquito Creek and English Bay Sailboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 2h 30m · from $117

Join skippers Chris and Michelle for a small-group sail aboard a 50-foot Jeanneau yacht. From Mosquito Creek, motor past Coal Harbour and Stanley Park, then sail under the Lions Gate Bridge toward English Bay. Enjoy snacks, drinks and a chance to try the helm, with Frederick the boat cat adding a memorable crewmate.

“The crew was super friendly! The boat was spacious & spotless! What a wonderful experience!!”

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3.Catamaran Whale Watching Tour, Granville Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $165

From Granville Island, sail the Salish Sea aboard Jing Yu, a semi-covered catamaran with a sheltered cabin and open decks. A marine naturalist explains local wildlife and conservation as you look for orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, seals, and more. The trip lasts three to five hours, and sightings vary with wildlife and weather.

“Avevamo paura che 3-5 ore di tour sarebbero state troppo lunghe e noiose. Nonostante si tratti sicuramente di un’attività dove è necessaria un po di pazienza, non essendo in uno zoo, ci siamo ricreduti! Il tour è stato molto divertente e interessante, anche grazie alla simpatica e disponibile naturalista Julia che ci ha raccontato aneddoti riguardanti tutti gli animali marini che abbiamo visto. La sua passione era palpabile e ci ha entusiasmati. Siamo riusciti a vedere una megattera anche se per poco tempo, molte orche (a caccia e con tanto di preda in bocca!) e moltissime foche. Il prezzo non è basso ma per chi non lo ha mai fatto…”

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