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Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours

Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours offers scenic river cruises along the mighty Fraser River. From our dock in New Westminster, take a variety of tours and cruises including sunset dinner cruises, tours of the Pitt Lake backcountry, narrated cruises of Historic Fort Langley and more .

There are also special event offerings for occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, New Year’s Eve and more.

Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours offers fully catered, fully licensed private charters for weddings, celebrations, business events and other private functions. Quotes are available upon request.

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Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours

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“ The DJ didn't have the best tunes rolling.... ” in 3 reviews

“ Scenery was great - honestly we were so happy after, made new friends, blew off some steam and just an overall fun night. ” in 2 reviews

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900 Quayside Drive

New Westminster, BC V3M 6G1

Serving New Westminster Area

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All functions on board the M.V. Native can truly be spectacular. This authentic paddlewheeler is modeled from the ships that used to travel British Columbia some one hundred years before her. She is available for full day charters featuring narrated cruises to Steveston, Fort Langley, and New Westminster. (Cruises to Pitt Lake wilderness are on our 40 passenger catamaran), sightseeing, client appreciation cruises, business meetings, staff parties, weddings, anniversaries or just taking some friends for an evening out. This beautifully finished vessel will make an impression no matter what function you may require. …

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I have been checking there website and have been wanting to book the dinner cruise. Mid July and still can't book. I had such a good time last year and hoped to go again. I guess I will check elsewhere. Tourist season you would think they would be prepared

I went a few weeks ago and had a really good time. The biggest compliment I can put is they allowed me to reschedule when I got covid two days before I was suppose to go at the end of June. I had the best time and will plan to do again in the future.

Fun little ride along the Fraser River. Not quite the same as Proud Mary, but pretty close. I believe the boats are real deal steam powered too. Parking is available in the non free lot, but there are also free spots up the hill. Staff were friendly and helpful. Not sure if there are other boats available, but I was on the Native. The boat itself is basically 2 dining/bar areas with a patio, with a really narrow outdoor viewing area running along the sides. There really is something therapeutic about cruising down the river. The steam boats are surprisingly quiet, and don't move too quickly. The weather cooperated the day I went which was also quite nice. It's pretty neat seeing the port in action, such as the lots completely full of imported cars, and the cranes lifting containers off ships. Definitely worth a trip at least once.

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Such a great night out, everything was reasonably priced, servers and bartenders were fun and friendly. Scenery was great - honestly we were so happy after, made new friends, blew off some steam and just an overall fun night. Go for it!

Nice ambiance, great service from the wait staff, great appetizers, kind of weak drinks. DJ was terrible, poor choice of music, did not have any idea of how to play to the age of the crowd.

Was really looking forward to this but pretty disappointing. I think we were the first people on the boat yet when we tried to order they were out of everything we actually wanted so we had to have nachos for dinner, even with the boat being half full and the other event being cancelled? Unfortunately they were the grossest saddest nachos, literally no toppings on them and cheap ingredients anyway. Could've made better at home and it wouldn't have cost me $25... they charge almost $4 just for sour cream, usually that comes free? They cooked them upside down on the tinfoil so they had plastic baked onto them and weren't edible. $4 for chicken that was supposed to be beef and I would honestly say there was about 3 tiny pieces of chicken on them. The desserts were just basically from the freezer at save on but more expensive.. flattest pop I've ever had. Drinks were not made well and hard to enjoy. I guess they are just playing a CD because after 2 hours the same songs played again. The music was too quiet and the announcements were loud! Once you realize how bad everything is then you realize you're stuck here for 3 hours :( On the plus side the server was very nice. Frankly I cannot believe $90 for 2 people doesn't include dinner or drinks when they're that cheaply made. Won't be going again unfortunately which is too bad because it could've been a great birthday venue.

I took my family on the Father's Day Special BBQ Cruise! We did the afternoon dinner and though we got a little hot, everyone had a great time. Food was very satisfying and the host was funny. They mixed up our drink orders a few times but we didn't mind, it all got sorted out in the end. Staff was lovely and we enjoyed the peaceful ride!

This well a fun Saturday afternoon. The lunch was very good. Very friendly staff. Clean boat. Drink prices were good. I've lived in Vancouver all my life and have done the Paddlewheeler cruise about 6 times. I find it educational and enjoyable every time!

Really friendly staff. Everyone from Roxanne in the office (I think I had to call the office 4-5 times) to the staff on board was super cheery and friendly. All the staff looked as though they were enjoying their jobs, everyone from the guide to the kitchen staff and servers. Curtis was our server and was really sweet. Excellent memory, great attention to detail, and pretty quick too considering all the patrons and the up and down. When the celebrations started for several bdays on board, and my party was starting to fuss over me, he offered dessert on the house. I really didn't want a dessert or sparklers or happy birthday sung over the loudspeakers, so he quietly offered to have my drink on the house instead of the cake or loud birthday shenanigans, and I really appreciated that!!! The only thing I'd say needs improvement is the music for the pub nights!! The DJ didn't have the best tunes rolling.... we were a bit disappointed in the music.... and in the speakers! I expect there would have been more people dancing if the music selection was better ... She did play some "good" music finally when the boat was docking, which made it seem as though she had finally found her "good" playlist! I realize taste in music is selective, but a stronger dancing beat and a few more modern pop songs plus the old classics woulda been awesome! Overall, we will be back.

A family business, this is a friendly and welcoming boat! My wife and I were booked for a diner cruise for our anniversary when we got in a car accident. They have us a coupon to come back and since we were from out of town they have us 2 years to do so! We went back and had a great time! A beautiful cruise and lovely staff. Thanks for a romantic evening.

We were a group of 10 friends so we're fortunate to have the seats at the stern of the boat. There were many other seating choices that could suit 4-6 people easily. A Little trickier for a large group some seats had to be shifted to accommodate everyone. The pitcher of Sangria (30$) and nachos were evening favourites you could see them on almost every table. Prices seemed fair $6-7 beer, $11 for most food. The view was nice from the boat exploring an area that you wouldn't normally see my car and the ride was peaceful. It got lively with the DJ and dancing. The music was a good mix of middle-of-the-road older and classic songs. The outer area of the boat was narrow but manageable with a small smoking area that could've been problematic given that there was no closing it off completely from the rest of the guests. The first floor was the entranceway the kitchen the bar the official dance floor and the washrooms which in the boat style are truly a tight fit. The stairs connecting the two floors are wide and stable although a bit narrow. Folks mingled easily with different groups and in fact you felt like you made a few friends by the end of the journey.

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(604) 525-4465

https://www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com/

Paddlewheeler Boat Tours provide great cruises, charters and wedding bookings! Board the M.V. Native, an authentic 100-passenger paddlewheeler, for an adventure on the mighty Fraser River! With live narration of facts and fiction about the Fraser and its history, you’ll encounter all the activity of a busy working river as well as the ever-present sights and sounds of wildlife such as seals, ospreys, great blue heron, eagles, salmon and sturgeon. See website for operating hours, admission fees, and events!

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New Westminster Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tour Cruises

Vancouver Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours is a sightseeing company that offers boat trips and cruise excursions along the Fraser River in New Westminster .

Note : The tours didn’t operate for a while recently. They are, however, running in 2024.

This article contains information about the following cruises:

Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise | St. Patrick’s Day Cruises | Christmas Cruises | New Year’s Eve Cruise | Other Information

Vancouver Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours

New Westminster’s Paddlewheeler runs regularly between early May and late September most years. It also offers special holiday-themed cruises at St. Patrick’s Day , Cinco de Mayo, Halloween and Christmas .

We at Vancouver’s Best Places have never actually been on one of their trips, but they sound enjoyable. Last time we checked, Google Reviews gave them a 4.3 score out of 5, and reviews are about the same on TripAdvisor, so that’s fairly good.

If you ever happen to be in New Westminster and are wondering what to do, check them out.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise

Vancouver Paddlewheeler Riverboat tours usually offers a romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise each year close to February 14th. In 2022 the event ran from 6:00 until 9:00 pm on Saturday, February 12th. It featured a three-course meal.

Ticket prices for the 2022 event were around $200 for a couple or $120 for a single ticket, plus taxes and gratuity.

Vancouver Boat Parties is a party boat company that operates out of downtown Vancouver. It hosts a special Valentine’s Day yacht party most years too. See our article about Vancouver Boat Parties for details.

St. Patrick’s Day Cruises

In the spring Vancouver Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours usually offers a couple of Irish-themed cruises. They are for adults only (ages 19+) and take place on a Friday and Saturday night close to St. Patrick’s Day (which is always on March 17th). Both trips usually run from around 6:00 until 9:00 pm.

In 2022 there was just one St. Patrick’s Day cruise, and it ran on March 19th. A three-course meal was included.

TIP : If you like the idea of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day out on the water, but don’t want to head all the way to New Westminster, check out Vancouver Boat Parties which offers cruises around False Creek, English Bay and Vancouver Harbour.

Christmas Cruises

During the holiday season Vancouver Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours offers several Christmas-themed cruises. These cruises are suitable for folk of all ages and take place throughout the month of December.

There are Christmas Dinner Cruises, which in 2022 ran on December 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 29th and 30th. Fort Langley’s “Christmas in the Village” Cruise took place on December 17th.

Prices in 2022 varied depending on the cruise, ranging from around $120 to $160 or so per adult. Children’s tickets ranged from around $50 to $75, and little kids ages 5 and under got on for free. All prices were plus taxes and tips.

Also on offer most years are Family Fun on the Paddlewheeler and the Christmas Carol Evening River Cruise.

New Year’s Eve Cruise

Vancouver Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours usually offers an adults-only New Year’s Eve cruise on December 31st. In previous years it’s been a four-hour special event with music, dancing, appetizers and a glass of champagne at midnight.

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For ideas about other things to do in December in the Lower Mainland, click Christmas Activities in Vancouver.

For information about boat cruises around the City of Vancouver, see our article about Vancouver Boat Parties .

To learn more about the boat tours in New Westminster see the Paddlewheeler Boat Tours website.

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Historic Fort Langley Lunch Cruise

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… journey back through time and BC & Canadian History!

Experience BC history on our popular narrated Historic Fort Langley Lunch Cruise on the Fraser River.

2024 Sailings (Aug – Oct):

Canada Day — Mon, July 1st, 2024 BC Day — Mon, August 5th, 2024 Labour Day — Mon, September 2nd, 2024 Cranberry Festival — Sat, October 12th, 2024

2024 Fort Langley Christmas in the Village (Dec):

Fort Langley “Christmas in the Village” Cruise — Sunday, Dec 22nd, 2024: Click to read the “Christmas in the Village” Cruise Description

+ More dates may be added throughout the year.

+ Available any day, all year ’round for groups of 30 or more!

Cruising on the Fraser River’s only Authentic Paddlewheeler Riverboat.

The lush Coast Mountain Range provides a breathtaking canvas as you travel, with fascinating narration to the Birthplace of British Columbia. A unique view of Barnston Island and the Golden Ears Peaks are only a few of the highlights on your way on the Historic Fort Langley Fraser River Tour + Cruise.

We’ll travel under the latest addition to cross the Fraser River “The Golden Ears Bridge” as well as the newly constructed “Port Mann Bridge” the widest bridge in the world. Enjoy leisurely eating your delicious hot lunch (included), before we dock in Fort Langley.

There will be ample time to visit The Fort Langley Historic Site of Canada, browse the boutiques & antique shops in Gasoline Alley or just stroll around the quaint village soaking up the old time ambience.

When you return to the paddlewheeler you can enjoy your relaxing return voyage to New Westminster.

Educators and Groups Historic Fort Langley Lunch Cruise

We feature an educational “discovery” package for teachers and school groups, community & seniors groups. Contact us for more details!

Planning an Annual End-of-the-Year staff appreciation outing? Learn more about our charters and contact us about our corporate group rate bookings!

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