Vancouver From the Water
Boat and zodiac tours explore Vancouver’s harbour, the Burrard Inlet, and the coastal waters — combining the city skyline perspective (the glass towers of Coal Harbour, the cruise ship terminal, the container port) with the natural coastline (the North Shore mountains rising directly from the water, the seal haul-outs, and the bald eagles nesting on the shoreline). Zodiac tours (rigid inflatable boats) provide the fast, close-to-the-water format that covers more coastline at higher speed. Covered boat tours provide the sheltered, narrated harbour cruise.
Indian Arm cruises — the fjord-like inlet extending 18 kilometres north from the harbour into the Coast Mountains. The inlet narrows between forested mountain walls, with waterfalls, granite cliffs, and the sense of entering genuine wilderness within 30 minutes of the downtown skyline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Arm?
A fjord-like inlet extending north from Vancouver’s harbour into the Coast Mountains. Boat tours cruise the inlet past waterfalls, granite cliffs, and forested mountain walls — wilderness accessible from the city centre.
How long is a harbour/zodiac tour?
Harbour tours: approximately 1–2 hours. Indian Arm cruises: approximately 3–5 hours. Zodiac wildlife tours: approximately 2–3 hours.