Top British Columbia Sailing Tours

Discover the sights and sounds around Vancouver, British Columbia, on this scenic, 90-minute boat tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, travel along the coastline of English Bay, west of the downtown peninsula, to popular Lighthouse Park, the Seal Colony and centrally located False Creek, which separates downtown Vancouver from the rest of the city. Along the way, see a plethora of attractions, like Stanley Park, English Bay Beach, the Lions Gate Bridge, plus offshore freighters, the beautiful homes of West Vancouver and much more.

Experience Vancouver sights by water on this Zodiac inflatable boat tour from Granville Island. Cross False Creek and admire Siwash Rock, an iconic stone spire located near the Lion’s Gate Bridge. In Vancouver Harbour, learn about the waterfront landmarks. Venture into Deep Cove and the glacial fjord of the Indian Arm, for incredible views of granite cliffs that you can only see by boat. Capture the beauty of Granite Falls and Silver Falls before heading back.

Get a new perspective on Vancouver by getting out onto the water. This small-group boat tour takes you sailing around the city and its harbor aboard a 50-foot Jeanneau sailboat. Relax with an included drink and snack as you take in the views of Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, Passage and Bowen Islands, Point Atkinson, Howe Sound, and more. Sit back and relax with a light snack and an assortment of beverages while you take in the views.

Spend a day immersed in Kelowna’s beautiful nature as you embark on a sailing cruise on Okanagan Lake. For this adventure, board your private vessel and enjoy a few hours of relaxation, letting the wind guide your boat across the lake. Sail past key landmarks including downtown Kelowna, City Park, Hot Sands Beach, and the Floating Bridge.

If you've always wanted to try sailing, get your sea legs on a small-group sailing adventure on Vancouver Island. Learn sailing essentials from an experienced skipper, and then put your new skills into practice while navigating the Strait of Juan de Fuca. With wind in your sails, look for wild marine life including humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, and dolphins.

Looking for an enchanting and unusual way to spend an evening in Vancouver? Take a leisurely dinner cruise along the city’s gorgeous waterfront. Listen to live music and savor delicious Pacific Coast-style cuisine as you float through Vancouver’s Inner Harbor. Stroll the deck at sunset, indulge in a freshly prepared buffet, and take in the beautiful sights including Canada Place, the North Shore Mountains and the West Vancouver skyline after dusk.

Take a sailing trip out into the Howe Sound with this small-group sailing experience. Your captain will meet you and your fellow passengers in Squamish, about a 40-minute drive north of Vancouver. You'll then set sail out into the Howe Sound, where you'll have the opportunity to try your hand at sailing yourself. You may even spot whales or dolphins.

Sailing is a life changing experience! In four hours, you will help sail a large sailing yacht into the sunny waters of Okanagan Lake. We provide hands on instruction and lots of opportunities to learn or just relax. And it is is unbelievably beautiful! The scenery is spectacular, from the many developed wineries on The Naramata Bench to the wild natural areas and park. Photographers will love it! The lake is warm and clean. As part of our day, we often anchor up to go for a swim or for a paddleboard. It is the perfect experience to spend a day in the outdoors to create family memories or incredible encounters with friends. We offer more than sailing. We love people! Explore how to better navigate your life. Learn how to better respond to winds of change. We bring together the skills of sailing and life wisdom: ‘sailing with heart’. It is a mix of sunshine, laughter, friendship and also a meaningful encounter.

Join us for a 2-hour sunset cruise on our 40’ custom charter boat and enjoy the magnificent scenery in Howe Sound - the southernmost fjord in North America - from our comfortable vessel, and toast the sunset with a glass of bubbly, as the sun drops into the Salish Sea.

From Campbell River, on Vancouver Island, come and join us for an incredible sailing experience in the Strait of Georgia. Explore the breathtaking destinations in Desolation Sound. Step aboard our Sailboat Harmony for a hands-on experience where you can learn to sail and actively participate in the maneuvers. Alternatively, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the sail while keeping an eye out for wildlife such as Humpback whales and Orcas, which are highly likely to be spotted. Choose from a wide variety of excursions and courses to suit your preferences!

Your private sailing charter will offer you a unique and scenic perspective of Vancouver Harbour and its surrounding inlets. Contagious is an Oceanis 46.1 and has all the features of a large cruising Yacht with a rare balance between elegance, usable space and performance. Contagious is easy to sail and pleasantly comfortable.