Canada Day Boat Parties

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.

Vancouver Boat Parties typically offers one or two cruise options on or around Canada Day. Boat parties last year included the Canada Day Boat Party Vancouver cruise on July 1st and Canada Day Boat Party Latin x Hip Hop on July 5th. In 2026 there is the Canada Day Boat Party Vancouver cruise on July 1st.

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. It offers special cruises on various dates throughout the year and Canada Day is no exception. Last year Vancouver Boat Parties offered two different boat parties to choose from. One was on July 1st while the other took place on July 5th.

In 2026, as of the beginning of April, there is just one Canada Day Boat Party scheduled for this year. It’s the Canada Day Boat Party Vancouver cruise on July 1st. Another event might be added later, although whether one is or not is to be confirmed. See below for details about the one that definitely is taking place.

Vancouver Boat Parties

Canada Day Cruise with Vancouver Boat Parties

In 2026 the Vancouver Boat Parties has an event on July 1st. It is the Canada Day Boat Party Vancouver Cruise on the Burrard Queen, which departs at around 6:30 pm from 760 Pacific Boulevard.

About the Canada Day Boat Party

Vancouver Boat Parties events are for guests ages 19+. Tickets start at $50 with super early-bird admission (including taxes and online fees), then go up to about $63, and then $74. Rates may change, however. Also, there are discounted rates for tickets sold in groups of five.

The Burrard Queen has two levels with a dance floor on each. The cruises feature DJ music and last for around three hours. There are bars on board as well as some snacks for purchase.

Visit the Vancouver Boat Parties website for more details about the above cruises.

Boat Party Video

Check out the video below for an idea of what to expect at one of the Canada Day boat parties. The video 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 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 Cruises happened last year on the Saturdays and Wednesday of July 19th, 23rd and 26th. The events included DJ music, dancing, a nightclub-like atmosphere and some of the best views of Vancouver’s famous Celebration of Light fireworks competition.

Note: The Celebration of Light fireworks likely won’t be happening in 2026. Exact details, however, are to be confirmed.