boat tour - Absolute amazing experience! Had dinner on an island and seen so much wildlife! Our tour guide grayden was amazing! 10/10!!

Fabulous way to spend an evening in Vancouver! - I surprised my husband with the boat tour to Bowen Island and dinner last night for our Anniversary.(Aug.6) We had a wonderful evening, the tour was incredible! Dinner was delicious at the Tuscany restaurant on the Island. Captain Ray was entertaining and very informative about Vancouver and the sites in the surrounding areas. We were lucky to have a co-captain Emily as well. She lead us to the restaurant while Captain Ray got a permanent parking space so no time was wasted. Our meal came out within minutes of arriving. We enjoyed the company of 10 other participants as well. We would highly recommend this boat tour. All the staff at Vancouver Water Adventures were friendly, welcoming and very professional.

Fantastic way to see Vancouver - Fantastic experience with Captain Kyla, our wonderful guide. Stunning scenery and wonderful narration about the history of Vancouver. The boat was a fantastic way to see the area, and just a lot of fun. We also had a wonderful Italian dinner on Bowen Island at Tuscany. The food was homemade and delicious. Had a beautiful ride back at sunset. Highlight of our Vancouver trip.

Best 3 Hour Vacation - A perfect tour on the water - big boats, city sites, seals and a spectacular sunset. Setting the tone was our good-humoured and well-informed guide/skipper Laurenz. An evening to remember.

Fun on the Water - we had two wonderful guides, Simon and young Paul and they were extremely engaging and most knowledgeable about various points of interest. Had a great tour of the coastline and did some open water exploration. Loved the vibe on Bowen Island. Laid back coastal the moment you docked. Would definately try Vancouver Water Adventures for more opportunities

Great boat ride and dinner - The boat ride and dinner were a excellent way to enjoy a nice evening on the water. Our tour guide Kyala made the experience wonderful! We even saw some dolphins.

3 hour tour as a 3 day trip on water and sun - Tour guide Brad did his job for 7+. We enjoyed the wind air and love for the beauty of Vancouver. This trip will enrich everyone who believes in spirituality and knows how to enjoy nature.

Outstanding Views and Visits! - I just now realized that I've reviewed this company before. And I still don't have any shares in it. This seems unfair, particularly in light of what I'm about to say. Vancouver Water Adventures is the BEST way to see the city and surrounding area. I had the pleasure of a ride to Bowen Island with dinner at one of the restaurants near the ferry terminal. A gorgeous sunset night with our guide/pilot Brett who was SO knowledgeable of local features and history and SO personable and professional that the entire experience is one of my lifelong treats. We saw seals, geography, and seaside architecture to overwhelm any imagination. Felt safe at all times knowing that we were in the hands of someone who not only respects and loves our local ecosystem but also adores his job! Cannot say enough good.

A Hoot on the Water! - This was a great experience! Zodiac boat was a hoot, and our skipper, Paul, was exceptionally friendly, capable and knowledgeable. Dinner at Tuscany was delicious and the whole scenery of Vancouver was spectacular. 4 stars only because parking at Granville Island is nearly impossible. We gave ourselves PLENTY of time to get to the launch location but almost missed it due to a complete lack of parking. Stressful! (Business was very understanding when i called to explain that we were stuck circling , however!). It would be great if somewhere in description of experience, guests could be cautioned as to this issue (especially if, like us, you are not from the area). Perhaps a shuttle to docks could be an option? But highly recommend this! Super fun and informative! Memories made for sure!!

Menu Confusion & Delay - Captain Lawrence was terrific. Very engaging, informative and fun. However, some things beyond his control negatively impacted our fun. Namely his boss/VWA let him down and therefore us paying customers. First the lady taking the waivers & passing out the menus (didn’t get her name, regretfully) for Dinner at Tuscany on Bowen Island told me, my wife, our 2 friends as well as 2 new acquaintances to order 1 thing/item PER PERSON off the menu. When I asked about the pizzas she suggested we order a large pizza versus small. Upon arrival at Tuscany they indicated it was incorrect to order a large pizza for 1 person. The error was the waiver lady didn’t say a large pizza constitutes a 2 person order versus 1. The menu did say large pizza for 2. However, Capt. Lawrence said this was a newly implemented change and he was not told! CL said he and the waiver lady on shore were unaware of this change. To add to our poor experience re menus, there was a reservation mix-up and our table wasn’t ready upon arrival to Tuscany and we had to wait 1 hour to be seated to then learn the menu confusion! Lastly, the Tuscany Resturant on Bowen Island of say at least 50-65 seats HAS 1 COMMON BATHROOM! The line & wait to relieve oneself was 6 deep when we joined. The male GM suggested we go to the baseball fields toilet. Let me just say; it not EVER a recommendation any business should make for their customers. The toilets in the public Bowen Island baseball park isn’t worthy of more comment. In my view, truly customer focused, customer experienced committed organizations MAKE GOOD on their errors. Vancouver Water Adventures management not making good on these issues & putting their employees in this situation with an no ability to rectify is very troubling. Equally, I’ve just read Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential book and it is notable that the Tuscany Resturant refused to make a customer pleasing decision based on the poor communication by VWA with their own employees. The boat experience is a 5. Capt. Lawrence is a 5, VWA is a 1. Tuscany is a 1. It’s hard to separate the meal experience for a DINNER boating experience from the entire experience.