6 Sit-Down Dinners in Vancouver Worth Booking

1.Vancouver Evening Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164Our pick

Board near Stanley Park at 6:30 pm for a 7 pm sailing through Vancouver Harbour and Burrard Inlet. Enjoy reserved seating, a West Coast buffet with salmon, live music, and views of Canada Place, Stanley Park, the North Shore Mountains, and the city lights before returning after about two and a half hours.

“We paid 220 for each person ($880) This is not accessible! Regardless of where you sit you have to use about 12 stairs up then again down. I felt chatisized for having a scooter. They had to make arrangements and put it in their storage are. The food was less than desirable (the roast was only rare or lightly rare). I am a very well done person. I asked for some well done and the person never came back We had to wait for about 15 or 20 mins each time for a drink. It was the worst dinner cruise we have ever been on. Do not let the ratings…”

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2.Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 281 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $167

Spend 150 to 210 minutes aboard a Vancouver dinner cruise with a West Coast buffet, in-house music, and views of downtown, the North Shore mountains, English Bay, and West Vancouver. The vessel and meeting point can vary, so check your booking details carefully.

“This Dinner Cruise is well worth the money! We had a very enjoyable evening, beautiful scenery, and very helpful and attentive staff. The other thing that I would like to note is the entertainment: simple guitar and drum duo, the singer had a killer voice - and it was not overwhelming. Would do again!”

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3.Bowen Island Boat Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 4 hours · from $167

You’ll cruise from Granville Island to Bowen Island with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Marco, or Greg, enjoy dinner and one drink, browse local shops, then return through Howe Sound at sunset. Plan for a scenic evening with shared-table dining and limited island time.

“Greg was an excellent guide and made the tour a lot of fun. Food was excellent.”

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4.Vancouver Jetski Tour with Dinner on Bowen Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $313Top rated

Join Vancouver Water Adventures for a 3.5-hour evening Sea-Doo trip from Granville Island through English Bay and Howe Sound. Ride solo or with a partner, pause near a seal colony, and finish with dinner and one drink on Bowen Island. Ask for Simon if available.

“Hands down one of the best days of my life!! Weather, sea, company and food was amazing. You really feel all the elements in one experience. Ask for Simon, he’s the best!!”

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5.Vancouver Holiday Festive Dinner Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours aboard a Harbour Cruises vessel with a festive buffet, holiday music, and Vancouver’s night views. You’ll sail past Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, English Bay, False Creek, and the waterfront, with reserved restaurant-style seating and drinks for purchase.

“My wife and I were very disappointed in this tour and here are some reasons why... As the boat departed we had some intermittent music piped into our level one of three which was hard to hear. Some of the music was not even Christmas music. We were expecting some commentary about Vancouver having done similar cruises around cities we have lived in or visited even locals can learn something but there was nothing. The lights inside the boat were too bright making it hard to see outside. We had the Carol Singers down to our level for one song during dinner but they stood at the bow and halfway…”

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6.New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise through Vancouver Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $177

Board at 501 Denman Street for a four-hour New Year’s Eve cruise through Vancouver Harbour. You’ll have reserved restaurant-style seating, a three-main-course buffet, full-bar service for purchase, DJ music, skyline views, possible fireworks, door prizes, and a Champagne toast at midnight.

“Despite the “not so nice” weather, it was a blast! The crews are attentive very quick to take care of needs. Smooth sailing kudos to the captain . Vancouver by night is always bright and beautiful! Dinner-food was cooked to perfection, socializing nye countdown, dancing fun fun fun.”

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