See the natural beauty and wildlife of Vancouver, BC in a whole new way aboard a small cruise ship. Sail along the coast, stopping for kayaking, hiking, and biking in the breathtaking scenery. Visit remote villages, go whale watching and try your hand at fishing. Hop on a horse and ride through lush forests, rivers, and urban areas. Or enjoy breathtaking views of the urban landscape aboard a relaxing river cruise. Taste local wines and explore remote wilderness retreats. Overland excursions will take you to parks and reserves to see bears, eagles, and other wildlife up close. Thousands of travelers have trusted Adventure Life to plan a perfect Vancouver, BC cruise. Just let us know about your ideal trip, and we will help you make it a reality.
10 Best Cruises & Tours of British Columbia from Vancouver
What Will You See & Do on Your British Columbia Exploration from Vancouver?
Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of Canada's purest nature as you journey through the dense wilderness of British Columbia from the city of Vancouver.
The city of Vancouver, on the rugged Pacific coast of Canada, invites explorers to start their journey in a modern metropolitan town before plunging into the wilds of the backcountry.
Once your tour begins, you will have opportunities to:
Explore Glacier Bay National Park
Visit the serene San Juan & Gulf Islands
Learn about the culture at the U'Mista Cultural Center
See various natural history exhibits at the Royal BC Museum
Watch for humpback, minke, gray, and orca whales
Trek through mountains and across glaciers
Visit small villages and share in their way of life
Marvel at the mighty grizzly bears that characterize the wildnerness
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.