For booking information, visit www.vancouvertours.com or call +1 (604) 255-7272.
Landsea Tours' buses will always park on Deck 2, no matter which ship you're sailing on.
All passengers must exit the bus and go up to the passenger decks for the duration of the sailing.
There is seating, washrooms, a gift shop, food and drink available on the passenger decks.
The crossing is about 1 hour and 35 minutes each way
About 15 minutes prior to arrival, passengers will hear an announcement to return to their vehicles - that's your cue to go down to Deck 2 and board the bus.
What's on Board?
Coastal Cafe offers hot food service. Line up for hot food or skip the line for pre-made sandwiches, sushi and more.
Coastal Cafe Express offers hot and cold drinks as well as packaged sandwiches and snacks (Queen and some Coastal class ships)
Arbutus Coffee Bar offers specialty coffee and light snacks (Spirit-class ships).
Seawest Lounge is a paid-entry quiet seating area with tea and coffee included.
Passages Gift Shop is available on most ships.
Sitka Coffee Place offers hot and cold drinks as well as packaged sandwiches and snacks (some Coastal-class ships).
Seascapes Lounge is scheduled to open for summer of 2025 on the Spirit-class ships. An entry fee of $6.00 includes coffee, tea and soft drinks. Hot food available for purchase.
Queen of New Westminster
Deck 5 - Seawest Lounge, exterior access
Deck 4 - Coastal Cafe (aft), exterior access
Deck 2 - Landsea Tours bus
Coastal Celebration, Renaissance, Inspiration
Deck 7 - Sun Deck
Deck 6 - Coastal Cafe (Food/Drinks), Seawest Lounge, Passages Gift Shop, exterior access to Deck 7
Deck 5 - Coastal Cafe Express (Drinks/Snacks), exterior access
Deck 2 - Landsea Tours bus
Spirit of Vancouver Island
Deck 6 - Arbutus Coffee Bar, Seawest Lounge, exterior access
Deck 5 - Coastal Cafe, Seascapes Lounge (Summer 2025)
Deck 2 - Landsea Tours bus
Spirit of British Columbia
Deck 6 - Arbutus Coffee Bar, Seawest Lounge, exterior access
Deck 5 - Coastal Cafe, Seascapes Lounge (Summer 2025)
Deck 2 - Landsea Tours bus
Check the map below for navigation tips, restaurant recommendations and other points of interest.
Chinatown
Canada's oldest Chinatown, the second oldest in North America after San Francisco
Fan Tan Alley - The narrowest commercial street in North America, being less than 0.9 m (3.0 ft) wide at its narrowest point.
Gates of Harmonious Interest
The district was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1995.
Bastion Square
The original site of old Fort Victoria
Now a pedestrian mall, boasting popular restaurants, pubs, and cafes.
Events held at the square include the Bastion Square Public Market, the Holiday Market, and the Art Walk
Historic buildings in the square include Burnes House, the Beaver Building, the Board of Trade Building, Law Chambers, and the Supreme Court Building
Inner Harbour
British Columbia Legislature Buildings (free entry)
Historic Empress Hotel
The harbour also serves whale watching and ecotourism businesses, float planes, an International Ferry terminal with connections to Port Angeles, Bellingham and Seattle, and a water taxi service.
During the summer months, the harbour is the focus of festivals, shows and music.
Beacon Hill Park
Around 200 acres of parks space
Home to what was once the tallest totem pole in the world, a 38.9 metre (128 foot) pole raised in 1956.
Beacon Hill Children's Farm (listen for the peacocks all around the park!)
Holds gardens, recreational facilities, the Mile Zero monument, Terry Fox Memorial, and amazing views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Olympic Mountains.
Royal British Columbia Museum
Open daily 10:00 - 17:00 (5:00pm)
Admission ($CAD)
Adult - $18.00
Senior (65+), Youth (6-18), Student (19+ with ID) - $11.00
Children (3-5) - FREE
Exhibits on Natural History, Human History specializing in BC Archaeology and Indigenous collections.
Fisherman's Wharf
Food kiosks (great Fish and Chips!) and unique shops
Eco-tour adventures ranging from whale watching and kayaking to pirate adventures and sport fishing
Water taxi service to and from the Inner Harbour
Tap the rectangle in the upper right hand corner to expand the map and view a Legend.