Squamish's Local Boat Tour Company
We're based right in Squamish, not commuting in from Vancouver. Every tour is private - just your group and a local captain who's on Howe Sound year-round and knows where the wildlife shows up.
Squamish Boat Tour Options
Three lengths, all departing Squamish, all with a licensed local captain
Wildlife Tour
2-3 hours
$375 for up to 3 guests
Extra guests $79 per person
- Fjord walls and sea life close-up
- Seals, eagles, and marine wildlife watching
- Local captain, local knowledge
- Great intro trip for first-timers
Half-Day Explorer
4-5 hours
$625 for up to 3 guests
Extra guests $129 per person
- Everything in the Wildlife Tour, unhurried
- Runs the full length of Howe Sound
- Route built around what you want to see
- Room for larger groups
Full-Day & Custom
All day - your itinerary
Custom quoted per trip
Built around your group and your plans
- Full-day tours out of Squamish
- Fishing, diving, photography, or events
- Multi-stop routes and remote drop-offs
- Group size and itinerary fully flexible
Why Book Local
We're not a Vancouver operator running trips up on weekends - Squamish is home base, year-round. That means a captain who reads the day's conditions and wildlife activity instead of following a fixed script, and a company that answers the phone when plans change.
Always Private
Every tour we run is a private charter - it's your group and the captain, not a shared boat with strangers. That makes it easy to build the trip around what you actually want: photography stops, a slower pace with kids, or pushing further out for a full-day itinerary.
Getting Here
Tours depart from Squamish, an hour north of Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway. If you're coming from the city, ask about our sunrise and sunset tours departing directly from Porteau Cove instead.
What to Bring
Dress in layers - it's cooler on the water than on shore, even in summer. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera are worth packing. Life jackets and all required safety equipment are provided.
Squamish Boat Tours FAQ
What are the best boat tours in Squamish?
Our Wildlife Tour (2-3 hours) and Half-Day Explorer (4-5 hours) are the two most popular options, both departing directly from Squamish with a local licensed captain. Full-day and fully custom tours are available for larger groups or special itineraries.
How much do Squamish boat tours cost?
The 2-3 hour Wildlife Tour is $375 for up to 3 guests, plus $79 per additional guest. The 4-5 hour Half-Day Explorer is $625 for up to 3 guests, plus $129 per additional guest. Full-day and custom tours are quoted per trip - call (604) 849-8898.
Where do the tours depart from?
Squamish, BC, at the head of Howe Sound. We also run sunrise and sunset tours departing directly from Porteau Cove, about 20 minutes closer for anyone coming from Vancouver.
Are the tours good for kids and families?
Yes - families are some of our most common bookings. Wildlife watching and calm fjord water make for an easy, engaging trip, and life jackets come in a range of sizes.
Is it a private tour or a shared boat?
Always private. It's your group and the captain - no strangers sharing the boat. That's also why we can flex the pace and route to what you actually want to see.
Ready For Your Squamish Boat Tour?
Call or message us with your date and group size - we'll take care of the rest.
Book a Tour (604) 849-8898