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The 10 Best Ferry Trips from Vancouver

10 tours  ·  from $17 a head

The crossing to Vancouver Island is a scenic hour and a half through the Gulf Islands. These 10 cover Victoria, Butchart Gardens and the harbour ferries, with fares and what the day really costs door to door.

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver - Two Hours Among the Flowers at Butchart Gardens
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry - Crossing the Gulf Islands by ferry
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

2.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Gulf Islands Cruise Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 565 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $214

Review of the 13-hour Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens tour, with ferry views, garden admission, city time, costs, and practical tips.

“Beautiful. VIATOR made the trip details, connections , trip guide Dion to be the best experience we could have. Long day so be aware of that. The garden site has restrooms, gift shop and lunch area Property is supremely clean and maintained.”

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Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Adventure & Return via Bus & Ferry - Four hours in Victoria, used wisely
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Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Adventure & Return via Bus & Ferry

Vancouver: Victoria Seaplane Tour with Return Bus and Ferry - Check-in at Vancouver Harbour
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Vancouver: Victoria Seaplane Tour with Return Bus and Ferry

4.Victoria Seaplane Tour with Return Bus and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · from $297

Fly by seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria, explore at your own pace, then return by coach and ferry through scenic Active Pass.

“What a fantastic experience, definitely would recommend. Sea plane was wonderful! Long day coming back on the ferry but the two sorts of transportation gave different views and made the day. All ticketing etc very efficient.”

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Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass - Starting at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre
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Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass

5.Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $16Best value

Review the $16.52 Granville Island Ferry Pass, with nine False Creek stops, frequent boats, practical tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.

“We used the ferry service to explore the bay, stopping off at Granville Island first. A quick, fun way to get around, The crew were helpful and fun with good local knowledge.”

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North Vancouver Walking tour with Local Tastings and Ferry ride - Lonsdale Quay Market and the first tastings
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North Vancouver Walking tour with Local Tastings and Ferry ride

Victoria: Butchart, Mile 0, Harbor 1-Day Tour from Vancouver - The Gulf Islands ferry is more than a transfer
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Victoria: Butchart, Mile 0, Harbor 1-Day Tour from Vancouver

7.Butchart, Mile 0, Harbor 1-Day Tour from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $181

Review of Vancouver’s Victoria and Butchart Gardens day tour, with ferry views, pickup details, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.

“The ferry was excellent but the day tour with C Tours was terrible as our guide spoke mainly in Chinese and we felt left out ☹️”

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From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria Tour with Ferry Ticket - A 90-minute BC Ferry crossing
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From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria Tour with Ferry Ticket

8.Full-Day Victoria Tour with Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $176

Review of the Vancouver to Victoria day tour, including ferry views, Butchart Gardens, Victoria sights, pricing, transport, and practical tips.

“The transport was good and the guide punctual. We got to spend 3 hrs in Victoria. However, we could have had more commentary or explanations on Vancouver island.”

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Vancouver False Creek Ferry Tour - False Creek’s Marinas, Condos, and Daily City Life
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Vancouver False Creek Ferry Tour

9.Vancouver False Creek Ferry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Review the Vancouver False Creek Ferry Tour for quiet electric boats, city views, useful tips, pricing, guides, and who should book.

“Not too long, very good learning expérience and on an électricité boat to add to the expérience. Good Price and excellent ride”

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Photography, Hiking & Ferry to Bowen Island - Meeting Nafees and leaving downtown Vancouver
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Photography, Hiking & Ferry to Bowen Island

10.Photography, Hiking & Ferry to Bowen Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $133

Review of Bowen Island’s small-group ferry, hiking, and photography tour from Vancouver, with practical details on cost, timing, gear, and value.

“Great time, enjoyable and informative. This was a perfect way to spend our day before going on our cruise.”

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