Last year we had a party on the boat. We brought our own music, drinks, and food and had a blast…read moreviewing the magical sunset. It was truly amazing! The staff was very accomodating and a fun bunch who made our party even more enjoyable with their enthusiasm and energy. Looking forward to coming back here over and over again :)

This is a really fun one if you have kids. The whole pirate skit setup is very interactive and the…read morestaff stay fully in character which makes it entertaining from start to finish. The kids especially seem to get really into it. As an adult, it's still enjoyable, but I probably wouldn't do it as a standalone activity without family. It giver more of that family experience vibe. I did notice a couple of the crew felt a bit rough around the edges in terms of service interaction outside of character. That being said, the setting in False Creek is beautiful. You get those classic Vancouver views the whole time, which honestly adds a lot to the overall experience even if the activity itself is more on the playful side.

We went to a Secret Supper, put on by Swallow Tail and Chef Robin, at her house in Mt Pleasant…read more Very lovely experience, they bring in a secret chef and have a 4 course or 6 course meal. Our secret chef was Sri Lankan, and the food was beautiful. There are different parts of the house all set up with long tables, for family style dining. Servers were lovely, but to lacked a bit of knowledge on what they were serving. The chef came down after the meal to answer a few questions. All in all, very cool evening. NB: there are lots of stairs in and leading up to the house.

We booked a private tour with Robin with 13 people…read more She and another person gave us a great run-down of what to look for, safety, and everything I need to know to get started on mushroom foraging. We started at a training area with real examples, then we went to a total of 3 locations. Our group found a handful of mushrooms in each location, and we had lots of fun in this very unique experience. Chef Robin was incredible accommodating for our special situation as well (needing to end early for another event). I can't recommend this experience enough!

I would never rent from this boat company again, and suggest no one else does either. DO not…read moree-transfer as your money will not be returned. I rented the Meridian 441 on July 19, 2020. I paid $1,000 deposit for gas, I was asked to e-transfer to Juan He. I spent a total of $120 gas on the yacht. Juan He is not returning my calls, and is not returning my $880. I had a horrible experience with Juan He. My car broke down the day I organized to pay cash deposit to Juan He, after that she was very rude and frustrated with me. I let her know that my car broke down, and my boyfriend was having second thoughts about the yacht due to Covid-19 and I would let her know as soon as I did about the yacht booking. I called back about 4 days later to book the yacht, she was still rude and stated that I had to pay full price of $3,808 in order to book the yacht. I e-transferred $1,904, and she threatened to cancel the booking and return my money. I asked if I could pay $1,904 deposit and pay the rest on the day of, and she angrily agreed. On July 19, she demanded a $1,904 e-transfer, or the yacht would not leave the Richmond dock to pick us up in False Creek. She also demanded a $1,000 e-transfer to pre-pay for gas. I paid, as she said she would cancel the charter if I did not. We reached False Creek, we were late for the charter understanding it would be going into our own time. We got on the boat and one bathroom did not work. We were promised 2 bathrooms. The other bathroom stopped working within an hour into the charter. We had no bathroom to use for the rest of the charter. Also, while on the yacht, the captain's driving was extremely unsafe. He did not seem qualified at all. My boyfriend has owned several boats/yachts before and was helping him the entire time, and was not able to enjoy his birthday as he was worried for our safety. The captain was not able to dock properly, and the yacht was rocking the whole entire time. Many passengers were thrown across the yacht and have bruises. The captain was also extremely rude and was yelling at the passengers of the party. He screamed "NO" when one passenger tried to take food from the top floor to the bottom floor. He stated all food must stay on the top floor, even though the food was flying everywhere. Also, he forbid us to take off the windows of the top floor of the boat, he claimed "they are hard to put back on." We were sitting on the top, and it was muggy and crowded, we said we would help put them back on and took them off ourselves. I understand that I did not show for the first payment, but that is no reason to mistreat your customer for the entirety of their booking and also steal their money.

I had the best cruise experience ever. I have been try couple of different yachts before , but…read moreParadise offer the newest !

We can't recommend Sewell's Marina enough. They really took care of us on a highly packed traffic…read moreday in Vancouver. We were scheduled for a shuttle pick up from our hotel at 12:30 pm, but due to a marathon most streets in Vancouver were blocked to traffic. We were stuck on Granville Island and had no way to get back to our hotel in time. A call to Sewell's, and they sent a cab to pick us up at their expense and got us to our boat tour on time! The Sea Safari tour was outstanding. We got outfitted in our survival suits and they also provided gloves, hats, and eye protection if you need them. All you need to bring is your camera and you sit back and enjoy a two hour high speed boat tour of Howe Sound. We saw seals, sea lions, multiple bald eagles and a large variety of other birds. The guides are knowledgeable and really made sure we were comfortable and had a good time. This was our last activity on our vacation and it was an excellent way to round out our trip.

Okay, I'm not a tour kind of guy, and usually I avoid any organized behavior on a holiday. However,…read morethe British Columbia coast is simply magnificent, and how bad can two hours on a boat be on a gorgeous day in July? Well, Sewell's "Sea Safari" surpassed any of my pre conceptions, and I had a simply fantastic experience. The loquacious Bruce picked us up at our hotel, and we were entertained on our 25 minute ride from downtown to Horseshoe Bay. After donning the ridiculous looking survival suits and laughing at ourselves, we hopped on to the inflatable zodiac for our journey into Howe Sound. The two hours flew by as we marveled at the incredible scenery. The Vancouver area has been truly blessed. At times our guide and captain did doughnuts with the zodiac, and we all screamed with delight. Nature lovers will enjoy seeing rare birds and seals along the way. I'm not much of a nature boy, but the soaring mountains, coves and cliffs, were astonishing to view from the water. The people on our boat were worldly and fun to be with, helping to make the experience comforting. We had a great time, and I recommend this tour wholeheartedly.

False Creek Ferries is a hidden gem in Vancouver. You can travel from one beach to another and…read moreavoid the traffic. Their staff are very friendly and awesome. Victoria is so amazing. She patiently explained to us the places we can go to and visit using their ferry service. We would have gone back to the hotel, had she not told us to go visit Kitsilano beach and the Maritime museum. She was very helpful to the other tourists who were buying tickets just like us. Troy was awesome and helpful, too. We left a box of fruit on the ferry and he asked us if we wanted it back. Although, it was ok not to get it back, we found it very thoughful of him to ask. I highly recommend this business. Take the ferry and explore this inlet.

Great service and great views I cant wait to go back for another event We were there to see a…read morefriends band and had so much fun

So, the area?! Well it might be well beyond the border of the scuzzy fringe that sends tourists…read moreretreating into Gastown, but armed with a friend, my phone and boots that would kick your ass--I was headed for the season launch of the Eastside Cultural Crawl. My first time to Firehall Arts Centre I was impressed by how authentically cool it looks from the outside, inside, and backside... and hold on, is that a bar I see? Yes!!! Like any good theatre, liquor is included on the bill! The theatre itself is sizeable, yet still small enough to have that cozy feel to it. There was a rock-ish band playing at the time, but I think to give a true review on the auditorium, I'll have to attend a show! The real win though has to be the couryard! A closed in garden sanctuary, you would never know it exists from the outside! With a couple of levels of terraced patios and a yard below, this was the perfect space for listening to acoustic sounds, some quiet chatter and breathing in a crisp autumn evening... It has the makings of a mid-summer night's moonlit escapades written all over it!

I was kind of surprised at how authentic this place turned out to be. Rickety old theatre with a…read moremassive floor-level stage and wooden seats, old wooden bar, newly built deck out back. Unpretentious. Perfect place to host community theatre. I totally loved it. I saw the Johnny Tomorrow Chronicles here - it involved projection, sound, lights, and an actor on a stage. It worked out real nice. I'll visit the Firehall again.

so amazing, private sushi catering at its finest…read more we walked into a milestone birthday that already felt special, and somehow the evening only elevated from there. the sushi team, three staff members, were busy setting up, calm and precise, moving behind the long table in quiet choreography. you could hear the soft torching, see the careful slicing, the deliberate plating. nothing rushed. nothing chaotic. just focused craftsmanship. the presentation was stunning. clean lines. layered wooden platters. vibrant colour everywhere, blush pink salmon, deep ruby tuna, translucent ika, golden tempura. the table was lush but never crowded, styled with greenery and height that made everything feel curated rather than stacked. it looked like a private omakase counter had appeared in the middle of a celebration. what stood out immediately was the restraint with the rice. every piece felt balanced and thoughtful, more fish, more texture, more flavour. you were not filling up on rice, you were tasting the ingredients. vegetable tapas started things off, bright, delicate, and beautifully composed. then came shrimp tempura, perfectly crisp and light, not greasy in the slightest, just that ideal golden crunch that shatters softly before giving way to sweetness. the truffle tuna on chip was a little bite with big presence, rich, aromatic, indulgent without being heavy. then came the signatures, where it truly became an experience. salmon carpaccio, silky and luminous, almost glowing on the little spoon. the assorted sushi featured ika shiso, botan ebi, and yellowtail, each piece clean, fresh, and expertly cut. the sashimi selection included salmon, yellowtail, tuna, and hokkigai, sliced beautifully, each bite melting on the palate. the assorted aburi of engawa and unagi were lightly torched, smoky and buttery with just enough warmth to release their aroma. torch salmon pressed and torch scallop pressed offered that perfect contrast of warm against cool rice. local uni sushi was creamy and ocean sweet, pure and briny in the best way. the wagyu beef uni sushi was my favourite, rich, indulgent, almost decadent, that buttery beef and velvety uni combination was unforgettable. the signature rolls brought playful balance. yellowtail mango was bright and refreshing. cajun albacore carried a little heat and a little edge. tobiko roll delivered a subtle pop and texture in every bite. elevated and beautifully executed. a dining experience that did not just feed guests, but truly impressed them. absolutely unforgettable.

We used M sushi for new years eve, they were amazing! We loved them so much we are going to use…read morethem again. Ben is very accomodating and hands on with helping create a menu that surprised all our guest. Calvin and the staff were very interactive and didn't rush the experience. Food was delicious and fresh. Also, extra bonus points when they left the kitchen spotless.

Jordan with Fairy Godmother Weddings planned our wedding for us in June 2013 and I have to say,…read moreJordan and the entire team there are absolutely amazing! The number one thing I would recommend to any bride or groom who has a wedding to plan - large or small - is to work with a planner and to find somebody good early. We were referred to Fairy Godmother by another planner who couldn't work with us because of our budget (too small!), so we felt we were on good footing. We also heard great stuff from a friend who had worked with Jordan for their wedding the summer before, so again, the signs were all great from the start. Jordan's approach is fantastic and my husband and I both felt that she took the time to get to know us, and provided us with just the package and support we needed. She always had helpful ideas and suggestions when I needed some direction, and built on the vision we were creating for our big day. On the day itself, Jordan and her assistant Robyn were pure godsends. They helped smooth over family drama by providing 'professional' direction and advice to family members when needed (basically helping me keep things the way my husband and I wanted them without having to start any kind of family fuss because we could say it was all just being 'professional'), and they helped supervise all our friends and family who were helping out with various tasks. They dealt with vendors arriving and leaving and picking and dropping all the various items, and they even made sure we had food in our room at the end of the evening. I know I haven't even covered off all the things they did for us to make sure we had the most amazing day of our lives - all I can say is I had the most relaxing, fun-filled and stress-free day of my life on my wedding day - and I know not all brides can say that!! Thank you Jordan and the whole team at Fairy Godmother Weddings. I would highly recommend anybody work with you guys on planning - and executing - the wedding of their dreams!

They are now Smitten Events, and based on how they handled my wedding I think they need to…read moreseriously rethink what they take on. They promised us a perfect day and then proceeded to screw up royally on several fronts, most notably the decor and the day of coordination. Devon tried really hard but was in way over her head, Julien forgot all the important details and just did whatever she felt like instead of what we asked her to do, and Robyn was rude and incompetent.