The Abitibi in False Creek

Vancouver Cruises is a charter boat company based in False Creek. It hosts dinner events and party cruises on the Abitibi and Queen of Diamonds.

You can rent a yacht and its crew from Vancouver Cruises for your own private event, or you can simply book tickets for one of the company’s public excursions.

Note: Another similar company is Vancouver Boat Parties. They too offer great events out on the water. In the first half of 2025 Vancouver Boat Parties has a Holi on the Water Bollywood Boat Party on March 14th and a St. Patrick’s Day Boat Party on March 22nd. There is also the Victoria Day Weekend Boat Party on May 17th and a couple of Canada Day Events on July 1st and 5th.

To learn about all of the above events with the competing party boat company, visit the vancouverboatparties.com website (or click one of the following banner ads). To learn about the Vancouver Cruises company and its events, continue reading.

Vancouver Cruises

If you’re looking for a way to sail along the Vancouver coastline in style, Vancouver Cruises is a good option to consider. The company offers both chartered experiences and ticketed parties.

Vancouver Cruises operates two large boats that can be rented for private events. People host graduation celebrations, corporate events and even weddings on board. There are also ticketed events that are open to the public. Most involve tasty food and a nightclub-like atmosphere of music and dancing. There are also outdoor decks so everyone can enjoy the fresh air and waterfront views of the city’s skyline.

Continue reading below for more information about the two boats and a list of events happening in 2024.

Vancouver Cruises Fleet Information

Vancouver Cruises has a couple of different boats. One is the Abitibi and the other is the Queen of Diamonds.

Both vessels depart from Dock B of the Pacific Boulevard Marina located near 760 Pacific Boulevard in the False Creek region of Vancouver. The docks are close to the Harbour Event & Convention Centre which is sort of between BC Place Stadium and Science World.

M.V. Queen of Diamonds

The M.V. Queen of Diamonds is a nice vessel that can carry up to 400 guests. It features two indoor decks, each equipped with its own licensed bar. The bottom level is usually where you’ll find a band or DJ playing music. The Queen of Diamonds also boasts a large sun deck with unobstructed views.

As of the last time we checked (in June 2024), renting the Queen of Diamonds during the day cost $2,100 per hour. The hourly rate increases to $2,400 for sailings after 5:00 pm. All trips must be at least three hours long. Renting the vessel on Saturday evenings costs $2,700 per hour with a four-hour minimum.

M.V. Abitibi

The M.V. Abitibi is a comfortable, yet more rustic vessel with a capacity of 370 guests. It’s a cool, classic-looking ship. The indoor area features a large dance floor with a sky light and sound system. There’s also an outdoor deck above. The Abitibi includes a private room for up to 30 guests as well.

As of the last time we checked, rentals cost $2,000 per hour before 5:00 pm. The evening hourly rate was $2,150. A three-hour minimum applied to both. On Saturday nights the Abitibi costs $2,450 per hour for events that are at least four hours long.

Queen of Diamonds Harbour Cruise Boat