About this Event
🎨 HOLI ON THE WAVES 2026 – FESTIVAL OF COLORS ABOARD THE BURRARD QUEEN
Multiple Dates • All Ages & 19+ Events Available
Get ready for Vancouver’s most vibrant Holi celebration — on the water! Holi on the Waves returns for 2026 with four exciting cruises aboard the iconic Burrard Queen, bringing you an afternoon (or evening!) full of music, dance, colours, and unforgettable memories.
Whether you’re joining us with family for an all-ages experience or coming with friends for the high-energy 19+ night events, this is the ultimate Holi party in Vancouver.
🌈 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step aboard and dive into a joyful explosion of colour, energy, and culture with breathtaking ocean views. Every cruise features:
✔ 1 FREE Color Pack included with every ticket
✔ Live DJ spinning Bollywood, Punjabi, and Holi hits
✔ Stunning views of Vancouver’s skyline, mountains, and waterfront
✔ Professional photos & videos captured onboard
✔ A high-energy dance floor with vibrant Holi vibes
✔ Extra color packs available for purchase
✔ Food and snacks available for purchase
✔ Licensed bar available on 19+ cruises
This is Holi like never before — colourful, musical, and floating on the ocean!
🚢 EVENT DATES & DETAILS
🌤️ All Ages Day Cruises
March 1, 2026 – 12:30 PM to 4:40 PM
March 8, 2026 – 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Perfect for families, kids, and community groups. Kids tickets available (Under 12).
🌙 19+ Evening Cruises
March 4, 2026 – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
March 6, 2026 – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
A high-energy, club-style Holi night with a licensed bar.
Valid government ID required.
🎟️ TICKET OPTIONS
General Admission (12+) – $60
Includes 1 free color pack.
Group of 4 (12+) – $55 each ($220 total)
Great for friend groups and families.
Group of 6+ (12+) – $50 each
Perfect for larger groups.
Group of 10+ (12+) – $45 each
Best value for big groups, students, and companies.
Kids Ticket (Under 12) – $35
Includes 1 color pack.
Kids allowed only on March 1 and March 8 All-Ages cruises.
📍 DEPARTURE LOCATION
750 Pacific Blvd, Dock A – Downtown Vancouver
(Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.)
⚠️ IMPORTANT RULES
To ensure safety and cleanliness:
🚫 No outside alcohol allowed
🚫 No outside food allowed
🚫 No outside color powders allowed
✔ Extra color packs available for purchase
✔ Food/snacks available onboard
✔ The Burrard Queen is a licensed venue
✔ All sales are final
💡 TIPS FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE
- Wear clothing you’re okay getting colourful
- Bring a Ziploc bag for your phone
- Arrive early for the best boarding experience
- White clothing makes your colour photos POP!
- Holi colors provided are safe, non-toxic, and washable
🌟 WHY PEOPLE LOVE HOLI ON THE WAVES
For 3+ years, this event has sold out and become one of Vancouver’s favourite cultural celebrations. It brings together people from every background for an unforgettable experience of joy, music, culture, and colour.
Come create memories that last a lifetime — on the waves!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Burrard Queen, 760 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, Canada
CAD 5.59 to CAD 65.23
