5 h

About this activity

Itinerary

Kayak and snorkel with Vancouver's resident harbor seals during this 5-hour adventure boat tour! Board our boat from Horseshoe Bay with your adventure guide, where we'll take you by boat to the local seal colony. Slip into the provided snorkel gear and wetsuit, then dive in for an up-close experience with seals, following their lead! Kayak around the bay and the rocks, experiencing the marine environment while in a 40ft customized vessel. A sightseeing-only option is available for those passengers who wish to stay dry on the boat. All kayaking and snorkeling equipment, refreshments and light snacks are included.

Please note this tour is created for sightseeing only, we do not encourage interaction with the seals. However, seals all have unique personalities and some may swim right up to you to have a closer look! In these events we encourage all adventurers to simply stay still and let the seal do it's thing. All snorkelers must agree and abide to our marine protection guidelines before entering the water.

Stop At:

• Sewell's Marina, 6409 Bay St, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7W 3H5 Canada

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Included

Light refreshments and snacks
All snorkel and kayak equipment, including wet suits
Professional and friendly staff to guide guests in water
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Not included

Transportation to/from Horseshoe Bay
Parking fees in Horseshoe Bay
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Please note: There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. 'Sightseeing Only' option cannot operate without enough divers or snorkelers.
Guests must be able to swim
Guest weights, heights, and shoe size must be shared with staff at time of booking.
Trip operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If canceled due to poor weather, an alternative date will be suggested.
Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian
Children under 19 must have waiver signed by parent or guardian
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Features

Tourism

85%

Aquatic

80%

Sport

75%

Adrenaline

70%

Reviews

4.6

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DOMINIQUE H

5 | 2018-08-07

This was the best ! My teen aged son and I loved every mn of it : the swimming with the seals, the kayaking with the seals, we even got to see orcas. The captain and the crew are a super team! The boat and the equipment are great. It was a highlight of our vacation. Thanks

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Jacqueline B

5 | 2017-09-10

Wonderful experience with Sea Dragon. We were so excited to snorkel with the Seals. They provided quality wet suits and gear. The captain and crew were very warm and welcoming as well as highly experienced. I felt very at ease the entire time we were in the water. Ultimately the seals were a little shy but we were still able to get quite close. It was a wonderful experience that we are so happy to have had in Vancouver. We would highly recommend this!

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Taylor N

4 | 2017-07-14

This was an awesome excursion! I arrived at the store from a block away from the dock an hour before the excursion, they got me fitted and in a wetsuit, then right on time we walked to the dock to get on the boat. I went on Canada Day, and perhaps because it is a holiday we had a small group of 8, they did say they usually have 20, but I cannot imagine having all those people. It was nice with a small group. On the 40 minute boat ride to the first stop, you could sit up top if you were lucky, and the views are beautiful. Once we got to our first stop, but boat dropped us off near an island and we swam toward the cove where the seals are in our full wetsuits complete with gloves and booties, fins and a mask. Although it says snorkeling, and you can snorkel a bit, it is mostly a floating trip at this point. The water was not clear enough to snorkel. When we got to the small cove where the seals sunbathe, they quickly noticed us and got in the water. Every once in a while, you would see them on the water level popping their heads up. THis was really the encounter with them. They do not get super close, and you will definitely not really be swimming with them, but it is still a cool experience. On the way to the second stop, they make you soup, and have chips and Chewy bars for snacking. At the second stop of the trip, we went to another larger nearby island and had the chance to snorkel more, or kayak there were 6 kayaks or paddleboard 1 on board. Is there was a large group, you would have to take turns and I am glad we did not have to. I chose the paddleboard and we were able to paddle at our own pace along the big cliffs and rocky shore. Two kayakers and I were lucky enough to see some seals on the rocks for somewhere around a minute, then they got scared and got into the water. A short while later, all of the kayakers and I were floating near the shoreline/cliffs when several seals occasionally popped their heads up around us. We all stayed still and this went on for about 15 minutes. The closest one got to me was probably 10 feet away. All in all, I am very glad I did this. The staff and boat captain were very friendly and welcoming, and even just the scenery out of Horseshoe Bay was amazing. I had to take the bus from the city, and while I Was worried about the logistics of it all, it was no problem try to get on at the first bus stop though, otherwise the bus may fill up and you may not be able to get on until the next one.

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