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Indian Arm Boat Charters in Vancouver with Captain Griff!

Michael Griffiths (Captain Griff) is the owner and operator of Indian Arm Boat Charters and brings 30 years of marine experience around Vancouver. Mike has a small vessel operator's proficiency and holds both a Med A 3 and VHF radio operators certification. As a first responder with extensive marine first aid training with the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, you can rest assured that your safety and enjoyment will be guaranteed!

5-star google rating! Let our fully certified captain & owner/operator Michael Griffiths charter your private boat tour so that you can sit back, relax and do not miss the opportunity to witness some of British Columbia’s most impressive landscapes, waterfalls and amazing wildlife that the Vancouver area has to offer. Based out of Deep Cove in North Vancouver British Columbia, Indian Arm Boat Charters is a private boat rental that operates a comfortable and clean chartered open bow rider deck boat fit for a maximum of 6 passengers.  Let us handle the navigating, so that you can concentrate on making memories with your family or friends.  Pack your overnight bags and let Indian Arm Boat Charters be your boat taxi to one of the areas many secluded ocean front camping spots. All of that fresh sea air will make you hungry, so don’t miss the popular BBQ boat tour. Pack the cooler with your favourite grilling items and let Indian Arm Boat Charters BBQ for you on the boat.  And don’t forget, before or after your Indian Arm boat cruise be sure to visit the world-famous Honeys Doughnuts located right in Deep Cove North Vancouver, to get your mouth-watering and delicious doughnuts. Indian Arm Boat Charters can also host a celebration of life memorial on the boat. So whether you wish to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or engagement or you just want a day or evening out on the water, it is important to Indian Arm Boat Charters that guests sit back and enjoy their worry-free private boat rental, camping boat taxi or boating adventure.Select from our chartered boating adventures or contact us to arrange a customized tour to Book Now

Meet and board the vessel Pekelos Son in historic Deep Cove before or after a hike up Quarry Rock.  After your Quarry Rock hike we will take you on a 20 nautical mile boat tour adventure of the majestic Indian Arm North Vancouver in beautiful British Columbia. We will share some of the most picturesque landscapes of a glacial fjord. Get your cameras out as we island hop, view historic sites, view Granite and Silver Falls, a secret cave, waterfront off the grid communities and some local wildlife including harbour seals, deer, a variety of birds and sometimes a rare appearance of a pod of killer whales.

We cater to families and groups up to 6 adult passengers for tours, and 6 adult passengers for camping taxis. For fully custom tour options contact us at (604) 836-6438 .

2 Hour Boat Tour to Silver Falls $399

3 Hour Boat Tour to Granite Falls $599

Port Moody Private Brewers Row Tour $825

Private BBQ, Swim & Tour $720

Twin Islands Camping Boat Taxi $380 Return

Bergs Landing Camping Boat Taxi $420 Return

Granite Falls Camping Boat Taxi $450 Return

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Indian Arm Boat Charters is a North Vancouver based company and caters to adventure seekers, and families who love being on the water and being outdoors.

Experience a boat charter like no other so you can see some of the most picturesque landscapes and amazing wildlife anywhere in the world.

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Vancouver Indian Arm Luncheon Cruise

Cruise ship. Photo by Claire Bolgil .

In addition to offering scenic Harbour Tours , the Vancouver Harbour Cruises company also offers a spectacular luncheon cruise of Indian Arm.

Where do Vancouver Harbour Cruises Depart From?

Vancouver Harbour Cruises are based at the eastern end of Vancouver Harbour, near Stanley Park, at the north foot of Denman Street. You can walk here along the scenic Coal Harbour Seawalk.

What is the Vancouver Harbour Cruises Indian Arm Luncheon Cruise?

The Indian Arm Luncheon Cruise is a spectacular way to spend four hours cruising past some of the most amazing scenery in Canada whilst enjoying an excellent buffet lunch!

Indian Arm Luncheon Cruise Highlights

Having sailed past Downtown Vancouver, the Inner Harbour and the Burrard Inlet you continue north into Indian Arm. Indian Arm is an 18km (11.25 miles) long coastal mountain fjord which was left behind as a result of the ice glaciers which once sat here.

It’s hard to believe that you’re so close to Vancouver when the scenery looks like you could be in the middle of nowhere!

As well as lush green forests, islands and some beautiful homes you’ll see the Silver Falls waterfall and hear a guided commentary, and of course all of this is whilst you enjoy a catered salmon or chicken buffet lunch.

To find out more about all of the cruises and tours offered, sailing dates and times, ticket prices, as well as special events and charter possibilities, please visit the Harbour Cruises website .

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Vancouver Indian Arm Lunch Cruise

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May to Sep: Mon, Sat & Sun 

About 4 hours

11am (Boarding at 10:30am)

• Meeting Point You will board your cruise at 501-Denman Street, Vancouver, BC, V6G 2W9 (just before the entrance of Stanley Park) By Bus: Take bus #19, 35, 240 or 246 to the bus stop at Georgia and Denman By Taxi: From most downtown hotels, the average cost of a taxi ride to the Harbour Cruises Marina is about $8.00 to $10.00. Just ask the taxi driver to bring you to Harbour Cruises at 501, Denman Street By Foot: From most downtown hotels, it is a 20 to 40-minute walk

Same as the start point

• See a different side of Vancouver with this 4-hour lunch cruise
• Cruise along the picturesque Indian Arm Glaciel Fjord and see the spectacular landscape
• Witness the lesser-known sights featuring lush green forests, waterfalls and mountains
• Enjoy a scrumptious lunch buffet

Get onboard the luxurious MV Harbour Princess boat and embark on a different sightseeing adventure that will take you to the Indian Arm, an 18-km coastal mountain fjord located right in Vancouver's back yard. This cruise will give you a different perspective of Vancouver and take you to lesser-known sights, full of panoramic vistas, large waterfront homes, privately owned islands, wildlife and more.

Sit and relax as the cruise makes it away through the Indian Arm, a beautiful ocean valley which is a fjord created millions of years ago. As you sail away from the city towards the Indian Arm, the landscape begins to change. The steep mountain ranges creep closer and closer and you are surrounded by natural splendour. 

The captain of your boat will also take you right under the spectacular Silver Falls so that you get a stunning view of the waterfall. While onboard you can be at ease and enjoy the spectacular views of the mountain and the ocean from the open deck.

While you cruise, a wonderful catered lunch buffet will be served.

Menu (subject to change):

Mixed Fresh Garden Salad with Croutons

Chilled Roasted Potato & Fresh Dill Salad with garlic, pickle, pepper, green onion in yoghurt dressing

Filet of Fresh BC Salmon with Smokey Paprika Butter & Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic

Rice Pilaf with sweet peppers & Roasted Garlic

Bread Rolls and Butter

Chef selection of Pie and Cake

Freshly Brewed Coffee and Teas

About the Supplier: Harbour Cruises is one of Vancouver's leading boat sightseeing company and offers exclusive boat experiences that no other tour operator in the city provides. 

• Coastal mountain fjord cruise
• Catered salmon & chicken buffet luncheon
• Onboard commentary
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Drinks and meals other than mentioned

Please note

Voucher Type: Paper

Dietary Requirements: If you have any specifications, let us know at the time of booking.

Luggage Restrictions: Large bags, backpacks, suitcases not allowed.

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Vancouver harbor and indian arm lunch cruise.

Duration: 4 hours

Category: Cruises & Sailing

See the sights of Vancouver’s waterfront while you dine on a four-hour lunch cruise. Travel through Vancouver Inner Harbor and Burrard Inlet, before heading north into the spectacular setting of Indian Arm. Nestled within the Coast Mountains, the area was once heavily glaciated, leaving behind a spectacular landscape of lush green forests that protect this inlet from the open ocean.

A four-hour Vancouver lunch cruise offers a fantastic opportunity to see the attractions that line Vancouver’s waterfront, dine on a buffet lunch and enjoy the spectacular scenery of Indian Arm. Whether you are a visitor to Vancouver or you have lived here all your life, you will not want to miss cruising through Indian Arm, a 12-mile (18-km) coastal mountain fjord located right in Vancouver's backyard. You’ll discover these calm inland waters aboard the luxurious MV Harbor Princess.

The cruise first travels through Vancouver's Inner Harbor and Burrard Inlet. Admire Stanley Park, the Vancouver skyline and other sights from the water. Then head north into the beautiful setting of Indian Arm. Nestled in the Coast Mountain Range, the area was once covered in glaciers, which left behind a stunning landscape of lush green forests that shield this inlet from the open ocean.

Enjoy a catered buffet lunch as you cruise through Indian Arm (sample menu in Itinerary section). See the exquisite Silver Falls, and if you are lucky, you might see seals, bald eagles, herons or black bears. Indian Arm is truly a photographer's and nature-lover’s delight.

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We have a wide range of tours designed to give you an insight into the destination you're travelling in and there is something for everybody. The culture shock ratings considers the destination visited, transport used, activities undertaken and that "Wow, I'm really not at home now!" factor. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

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You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

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These tours have very limited physical activity. Usually climbing in and out of the transport provided, walking through sites, markets etc included in the itinerary.

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These tours involve a bit of physical activity from walking up and down hills in the destination you're travelling in or the surrounding areas. Climbing on and off local transport or riding a bike up to 30 kms along predominantly flat terrain or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

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Vancouver West Coast Lunch Cruise - With Reviews & Ratings

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• Duration: 3 Hrs
• Language: English
• Departure Time : 11:00 AM
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• Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

See the sights of Vancouver s waterfront while you dine on a four-hour lunch cruise. Travel through Vancouver Inner Harbor and Burrard inlet , before heading north into the spectacular setting of Indian arm . Nestled within the Coast Mountains, the area was once heavily glaciated, leaving behind a spectacular landscape of lush green forests that protect this inlet from the open ocean.

• West Coast-themed lunch buffet
• Drinks, unless specified

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Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Vessels are wheelchair possible, please contact the tour office for more information

Confirmation received at time of booking

If you are seated with any other party please advise tour office 48 hours prior to the sailing time

Please note only working service animals with certification is allowed on the cruises.

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Traveler Reviews

It was a wonderful experience. The crew took great care of us during the cruise and were ver knowledgeable about the area. The food was wonderful and the Captian did a great job positioning the ship to see the waterfall. I would take this cruise again with family or friends.

Great cruise, excellent lunch, beautiful boat. The music was right for the demographic (of which I fit) of the boat. Only complaint...the cruise guide does not speak good English, has little knowledge of the script and has obviously not read it through with multiple upon multiple mispronounctions and world stumbles. After a few announcements with so many problems the cruisers paid her zero attention. That is a problem that must be fixed!

very nice…………… it was a good experience, fun and enjoyable ……… i will be back perfect for families and friends adventure

Brilliant day out , lovely food, good commentary and overall well worth the money. Lovely views and comfortable seating

A comfortable boat for a 4 hour cruise. Lunch was good. Tour was somewhat interesting & lovely scenery. Commentating was boring by a young lady who was trying hard but has a thick accent. Service was good

The cruise is very scenic and relaxing. Lots to see along the way. The food and drink were decent. The staff were exceptionally good and service levels high. The ship itself is well maintained and there are good sight lines.

It's peaceful and relaxing. Been 4 or 5 times before and always enjoy it. The food and service is excellent...Staff attentive and friendly

Beautiful scenery, trip was well organized, staff were friendly, attentive and professional. As a Vancouver resident I had never thought of doing this trip but was prompted to do so by my sister who is visiting from Scotland. I’m glad we went on it!

This was a very enjoyable and tasty day cruising up the Indian Arm. It was fully booked but it was comfortable both inside and on deck, and we never felt packed in. Lunch was organized and delicious. It certainly surpassed other dinner cruise experiences I have done. The hot entree choices were chicken and salmon and both were perfect. We had an absolutely enjoyable trip under the glorious B.C. sunshine. Thank you Harbour Cruises.

I was pleased to discover that I had a Reserved seat for this Harbour lunch cruise. The ship was in great shape. Lunch was elegant and very tasty with plenty of food. Commentary was excellent as were the views. Well worth the money.

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Location: Departure at 501 Denman Street Website: https://www.boatcruises.com/tour.php?pv=p3 Hours of Operation: Click Schedule Entrance Fee: Yes. Please click Rates Tour Includes:

• 4 hour coastal mountain fjord cruise
• Catered salmon & chicken buffet luncheon
• Commentary and spectacular scenery

If you’re looking for a relax way to enjoy half of your day, I suggest you do this Indian Arm Luncheon Cruise. This 4-hour luncheon cruise travels through Vancouver’s inner harbour, the Burrard Inlet, and then North into the spectacular setting of Indian Arm. Nestled within the Coast Mountain range, the area was once heavily glaciated, leaving behind a spectacular landscape featuring lush green forests protecting this inlet from the open ocean. The cruise includes a decent lunch meal complete from salad, salmon, chicken, bread, rice and desserts.  

I have no expectation when I bought this lunch cruise. I had a free day and I thought this would be nice way to enjoy. I’ve been around Vancouver waterfront ad I had always admired how beautiful they are. The view of the north shore mountains, or the view of Stanley Park from a far and the float planes taking off and landing in the water.

Despite all these, I was surprise how much enjoyed this lunch cruise. The view of the Coal Harbor and the Waterfront from afar is actually amazing. I can actually see it long distance and I got a clearer view of everything which made me to appreciate it more than I already did.  

Passing through the bridge is also a site to capture. I had always liked bridges and light house view, for now this is the closest that I could get and I would say not bad at all.  

The view of the small islands, houses in the islands and small boats sailing is also very view to capture.

As the cruise approach to the end of the route, make sure to have your camera ready as this is the water falls which is the highlight of the cruise. It was not as high or as grandeur, but it was a nice sight to watch and photograph. A lot of people were gathering around in the deck of the ship waiting for the ship to get closer to the falls. Everybody wants a photo taken at this area. So position yourself and be quick. They ship will stop for few minutes for people to take photos, but if there are too many passengers, not everybody will have the chance to have their photo taken.  

On the way back, you can sit back and relax and enjoy the scenery. You can stay outside the deck or inside and have some tea and dessert.

The food was great for the price of the cruise. It was nothing fancy, but they were ok. There were two types of dessert which is more than enough. I was already too full to even try them but I wouldn’t let it pass of course.

There was a large dining area set-up inside with separate tables arranged in the floor area. There is no seating arrangement, so you can sit wherever you like.

This 4 hours luncheon trip is truly a fun and enjoyable activity. A MUST do activity when you are in Vancouver. The sights of large waterfront homes, privately owned islands, wildlife,  water falls are really worth the 4 hours cruise. I wouldn’t mind doing it again and I recommend you try it too. The cruise is less than 100 CAD, around 70 CAD but check the rates link above for any change.

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Loud and lavish pre-wedding cruise for Indian billionaire Ambani angers locals in Italy

R esidents and businesses in Portofino and Genoa have been left fuming as the Italian cities were shut down and people kept awake by unruly guests attending a pre-wedding bash for the younger son of India’s richest man .

Mukesh Ambani was celebrating son Anant’s engagement to Radhika Merchant, the daughter of a wealthy industrialist, on a four-day luxury cruise from Palermo to the south of France and back with stops in Rome, Portofino, Genoa and Cannes for a series of parties.

The wedding is on 12 July, but celebrations started with a pre-wedding celebration in Ambani’s hometown of Jamnagar, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, in March, where he reportedly spent $150m on a three-day gala for over 1,200 guests that featured bejewelled elephants and a performance by American singer Rihanna.

The cruise was the second pre-wedding bash and it set sail on 29 May. It stopped at Portofino on 1 June for a party titled La Dolce Vita, meant to capture the spirit of an Italian summer.

Despite a strict no-phones policy, videos trickled out of the bash, revealing that American band Backstreet Boys and singer Katy Perry were part of the entertainment hired for the celebration, to which at least 800 were invited.

But the bash rubbed Portofino locals and businesses the wrong way as access to the entire bay was blocked, preventing residents and other tourists from being able to visit.

The picturesque village has long been a haunt of celebrities looking for an idyllic location for their weddings — Australian singer Sia and reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian both had their weddings here — but it has never been shut down before for any event.

Nearly a dozen restaurants were offered between €7,000 and €10,000 to cater the event which was to have focaccia, paneer tikka and beetroot goat cheese kebab, reported The Times .

However, Andrea Miroli, manager of the celebrated eatery Il Puny, which has served the likes of Denzel Washington, Steven Spielberg, Sir Elton John and Silvio Berlusconi, said they were asked to serve lobster sandwiches and only informed 20 days before the event.

“We were offered €10,000 just 20 days before the event,” Andrea Miroli told The Times .

“I find this offensive, bad mannered and incorrect. I have my customers and an illustrious history to protect.”

Residents and tourists complained on social media about not being able to access areas in Portofino.

“Many other celebrities and billionaires have celebrated in Portofino, none of them have ever removed access to the main point for others,” one user complained on X.

“Many billionaires have come to party here, but no one has ever taken away access to the main part of the city. Who do they think they are? They can’t just come in, throw their party, and make it difficult for people to do their daily chores.”

“I couldn’t see the main attractions of Portofino this weekend due to a private event organised by an Indian or Pakistani billionaire for his spoiled son. There have been many events hosted by billionaires in the past, but none have ever closed the area,” a tourist in the area at the time posted.

While events of this magnitude are usually considered a good thing by local entrepreneurs, as they bring brisk business, the Ambani pre-wedding bash won no favours.

“As a local tour guide in Portofino, it is disheartening to see our city closed for a private event. Our livelihood depends on tourism, and this weekend was a huge setback,” a local guide said.

Genoa too was affected by the raucous nature of the party as the cruise ship pulled into the port city early on Sunday, 2 June, with speakers blaring out loud music.

Residents complained to local police who did nothing even though they were called at 4.30am, reported Italian website Il Secolo .

“The behaviour of the organisers was absurd. They kept half of Genoa awake with the high, unjustified volume for most of the night before it stopped at dawn,” said a local firefighter. “What’s worse is the coast guard did nothing, despite being called at 4.30am.”

Mukesh Ambani is Asia’s richest man with interests in oil, retail and telecommunications and several other sectors.

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