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Passenger hospitalized after tour boat runs aground in West Vancouver

WEST VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 4 – One passenger was hospitalized in stable condition after the Harbour Princess ran aground near Point Atkinson; rescue involved Coast Guard, police marine unit, and civilian boats.

  • At least one passenger was injured when the MV Harbour Princess, operated by Harbour Cruises, ran aground off West Vancouver Sunday morning.
  • Amid uncertainty about the cause, Harbour Cruises declined to comment; the vessel touts a capacity of up to 275 guests.
  • The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre Victoria dispatched a hovercraft from the Canadian Coast Guard Station Kitsilano 1, CCG Ship Laredo Sound, and two auxiliary boats to the scene, responding to the grounding.
  • BC Emergency Health Services transported one passenger via hovercraft, and reported the patient was taken to hospital in stable condition.
  • After running aground, the Canadian Coast Guard escorted the Harbour Princess back to Coal Harbour, where it is now docked, with passengers remaining on board.
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Vancouver Sun broke the news in Vancouver, Canada on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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