Vancouver Hop-On, Hop-Off + Prince of Whales
Included
- 24 or 48 hour hop-on, hop-off
- Hop-on, Hop-off at any of the multiple stops on the route
- 1/2 day whale watching tours by boat from Vancouver (daytime), with complimentary hot cocoa, tea, and coffee are available
Important information
When and where do I need to check-in?
Check In: 30 minutes before departure Check in Location: 1666 Duranleau St (Granville Island). The tour will depart from Prince of Whales Adventure Center located on Granville Island in Vancouver, next to Ten Thousand Villages store, opposite the yellow building of Bridges restaurant. Do not forget to bring a Government Issued ID and the credit card used at the time of booking.
Can I store my belongings somewhere safe during the tour?
Backpacks, purses and other personal belongings can be stored in locked storage bins on shore during the tour.
Are whale sightings guaranteed?
This adventure is covered by our Year-Round Whale Sightings Guarantee. If we won't see whales, you can join us on another tour, free of charge, at any point in the future.
What should I wear?
Please dress warmly. Wear closed toe shoes, long pants, warm sweater and a jacket that will block the wind. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a plastic bag to protect your electronics. You may get wet.
Are strollers and other large items allowed?
Strollers are not allowed onboard. Larger items can be stored in the Prince of Whales office on shore during the tour.
What is the cancellation policy?
The Prince of Whales cancellation policy states that “all cancellations made after 48 hours or ‘no-shows’ will be subject to the full charge of the fare.”
Are there washrooms on board the Catamaran?
Yes, there are washrooms on board the Catamaran.
Are the buses wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate motorized scooters/wheelchairs or folding wheelchairs, walkers or strollers on our Hop-On, Hop-Off buses due to limited storage capacity and provincial laws prohibiting luggage and other items which are not securely or properly stored onboard.
What does it mean to have a 24 or 48 Hour Ticket?
To give you the most out of your Pass, we have based the service on the number of hours instead of the day. If you Hop-On at 3:00 pm, then a 48 Hour ticket is valid until 2:59 pm the next 2 days!
Where can I start the Hop-On, Hop-Off tour?
Our main starting location is Canada Place. Please view our Live Map to view all stops.
Is there commentary in my language?
Full recorded commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean & Mandarin on the clear top convertible Hop-On, Hop-Off buses.
What do you mean by convertible clear-top buses?
We have installed clear roofs on our open-top buses to allow for stunning views when it’s raining. When the weather is sunny, the roofs come off! In the summer, there is no better way to see the city and park – looking up at the skyscrapers and giant cedars. We promise, you won’t forget it!
What is the bus frequency at each stop?
In the summer season, our scheduled frequency is every 30 minutes. In the winter season, our scheduled frequency is every 60 minutes. Schedule is subject to change without notice. For the latest information, please contact us at 604-451-1600.