Vancouver · BOWEN ISLAND & HOWE SOUND TRIPS
10 reviewed
Good bowen island & howe sound trips fill up fast in Vancouver, and the best fill first. Here are the 10 standouts, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the calendar does.
4-hour Bowen Island dinner cruise from Granville Island with skyline views, live English guide, and a meal plus one drink.
“Our guide Ray was the very best!! Don’t be fooled by how young he looks. Amazing pilot and great character with lots of knowledge.”
Fast boat from Vancouver to Howe Sound and Bowen Island, with photo stops, wildlife watching, and a free beer, wine, coffee, or ice cream.
“Fun and exploratory experience. I would definitely recommend this experience to other travelers. People should explore things out of their comfort zone which I definitely did with this tour”
Bowen Island ferry views plus a small-group photo hike with a pro guide, DSLR loan, and complimentary photos—perfect for all skill levels.
“The island is beautiful and Nafees is the perfect guide and companion. Knowledgeable, interesting and very helpful. I got some great photography advice and lots of lovely shots taken of me too at all the best spots.”
Evening jet ski from Granville Island to Bowen Island for dinner and a drink, with wildlife spotting and guide commentary.
“Hands down one of the best days of my life!! Weather, sea, company and food was amazing. You really feel all the elements in one experience. Ask for Simon, he’s the best!!”
4-hour Zodiac boat trip from Vancouver to Bowen Island in UNESCO Howe Sound, with seal colonies, Lighthouse Park views, and a treat.
“great day, Marco was awesome. such great scenery and lucky enough to see few Eagles and seals along the way”
A 2-hour small-boat cruise in Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve from West Vancouver, with snacks, an English guide, and wildlife-spotting.
“What a fun experience! Small boat and knowledgeable guide. Not only did our guide know the science of what we were seeing, he was excited to see it as well.”
A 4-hour Vancouver jet ski outing to Bowen Island with included snacks, a one-day boater’s license, and wildlife spotting.
“Michael and Bryce are incredible guides! Friendly, knowledgeable about the area, history, and even geologic formations! Highly recommend an excursion both with this company and especially with these two guides!”
See Howe Sound’s marine wildlife on a 2-hour UNESCO biosphere boat tour from Horseshoe Bay, with snacks, hot drinks, and a small group.
“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.”
Small-group Sunshine Coast day trip from Langdale: Gibsons, Sechelt, beaches, and a self-guided Smuggler Cove hike.
“Was looking for a good way to see the area around Pender Harbour and saw 7 Adventures ad so decided to give it a try.”
Private 7-hour Squamish and Howe Sound day trip from Vancouver with gondola views, waterfalls, eagles, and Capilano bridge and salmon hatchery.
“Had a wonderful time on this tour! Bobby was incredibly kind, accommodating and knowledgeable. Stopped along the coast at multiple spots with incredible views of everything Vancouver & Squamish has to offer- Stanley Park, Shannon Falls, Howe Sound, the Tantalus Mountains and more. Would definitely recommend this tour to pack a lot of sight seeing into your visit to Vancouver.”
