There are plenty of ways you can celebrate Canada Day and one of them is having fun on a boat party cruise hosted by one of several companies in Vancouver.
In 2025 Vancouver Boat Parties has two cruise options on or around Canada Day. Boat parties this year include the Canada Day Boat Party Vancouver cruise on July 1st, followed by both the Canada Day Boat Party Latin x Hip Hop on July 5th.
In addition to the above, there is a Fireworks Dinner Cruises on July 19th. That too will be so much fun!
Boat Parties in Vancouver on Canada Day
Canada Day Weekend is a time of celebration across Canada. There are a large number of events on land in the Lower Mainland, as well as some on the water. There are different companies in Vancouver that offer party boat cruises at various times of the year. That includes July 1st and the Canada Day long weekend.
Beginning in either False Creek or Burrard Inlet in Coal Harbour, these cruises usually (but not always) take place in the evening and last for a few hours. They are held on large party boats and include plenty of music, drinks and dancing.
One of the foremost party boat companies in the city is Vancouver Boat Parties. They offer special cruises on various dates throughout the year and Canada Day is no exception. In fact, in 2025 Vancouver Boat Parties offers two different boat parties to choose from. One is on July 1st, while the other takes place on July 5th. See below for details.
Canada Day Cruises with Vancouver Boat Parties
In 2025 the first cruise with Vancouver Boat Parties is on July 1st. It’s the Canada Day Boat Party Vancouver on the Burrard Queen, which departs at around 6:30 pm from 760 Pacific Boulevard.
The second Canada Day cruise in 2025 takes place on July 5th. It’s the Canada Day Boat Party Latin x Hip Hop which is also held on the Burrard Queen and starts at 8:00 pm.
About the Canada Day Boat Parties
All of the Vancouver Boat Parties events are for guests ages 19+. Tickets start at between $50 and $60 depending on the trip, but can get much more expensive as they start to sell out. The Burrard Queen has two levels with a dance floor on each. The cruises feature DJ music and last for around three hours (give or take). There are bars on board as well as some snacks for purchase.
For more details about the above cruises, visit the Vancouver Boat Parties website.
Boat Party Video
For an idea of what to expect at one of the Canada Day boat parties, check out the video below. It includes scenes onboard the Magic Spirit yacht from one of the 2024 events hosted by Vancouver Boat Parties.
Fireworks Boat Parties
Thinking of going to Vancouver’s world-famous Celebration of Light fireworks competition? Some of the best views of the displays are available on Fireworks Nights with Vancouver Boat Parties. The Vancouver Fireworks Dinner Cruise happens on Saturday, July 19th in 2025. The events includes DJ music, dancing, a nightclub-like atmosphere and some of the best views of Vancouver’s world-famous Celebration of Light fireworks competition.
Other Information
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Metro Vancouver Canada Day Events
- Carnaval del Sol
- Latin American Experience
- Vancouver Boat Parties
- Vancouver Events in July