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Great Bear Rainforest – North American Safari In the Fall

Great Bear Rainforest – North American Safari In the Fall

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Description

The Ancient North American Rainforest
Explore the wild and remote regions of the central coast of British Columbia on a Great Bear Rainforest tour in the Autumn. The fall months bring the return of the salmon and with it a feeding frenzy to be witnessed. Whales, marine mammals, marine birds, bears and more all gather in this region to feast on the bountiful salmon that have returned to spawn in the rivers. This is the best chance to witness the rare spirit bear at a salmon stream or see a mother grizzly teach her cub how to catch a salmon in a major river estuary.
Great Bear Rainforest tours set out to explore fjordlands, remote islands, river estuaries, and west coast beaches. Get to know the intricate and complex temperate rainforest and the species that thrive here, with expert guides and an informative naturalist whose knowledge of the natural history will be shared with you. 
Some departures may have slightly modified itineraries. Please confirm the itinerary with an Expedition Specialist.
Shorter six-day voyages are available. Please contact us for more information.

Trip Name
Great Bear Rainforest - North American Safari In the Fall
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Catamaran Passenger Capacity: 24 Length: 138 ft / 42 m Built/Refurbished: 2007/2018/2019 Cascadia is a 138-foot expedition catamaran built for small-group exploration along the wild British Columbia coast. She carries 24 guests in 12 outside cabins, each with windows, en-suite bathrooms and individual climate control. Four decks provide a mix of quiet corners and open viewing spaces: a protected salon with a bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a terrace lounge, and a top deck with loungers and a hot tub. The bridge is open to guests for 180-degree views and insight into navigation. Kayaks, custom landing craft, a hydrophone, and a natural history library support shore landings and wildlife encounters. The design leans on light, space and stability, allowing access to remote inlets while maintaining a comfortable, human-scale experience. Cabin categories range from 160 to 235 square feet. Lower-deck and some main-deck cabins offer queen or twin beds and large portholes; mid-level cabins add more floor space, outside doors, generous windows and heated slate-floor bathrooms; the two bridge-deck suites are the largest, with king beds, extra seating and extensive natural light. All include storage, power outlets, bathrobes, and climate control. Mobility requirements centre on navigating stairs between decks and boarding shore boats via landing-craft ramps. Limitations apply for travellers with significant mobility impairments, but one main-deck cabin includes an accessible bathroom.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Days 1-3 Haisla Territory
Day 1: Welcome aboard in Haisla territory, cruising to evening anchorage, watching for whales. Evening rainforest walk before dinner.Day 2: Crossing into Hennaksiala territory, with traditions and stories of our mentor, Killer Whale Clan elder Wa’xaid (Cecil Paul). Cruising down a spectacular fjord, where granite mountains rise from thousands of feet below the sea. Viewing waterfalls and possible mountain goats. Exploring estuary meadows, where grizzly bears spend their days in the autumn. Optional evening kayaking.Day 3: Grizzly bear viewing among the fjords. Learning the Indigenous history and stories of special sites in the region. Cruising the Great Bear’s island channels.
Day 2 - Days 4-6 Whale Channel Region
Day 4: Visit island known as the epicentre of spirit bears with our Gitga’at friends and guides. Full day at viewing site for the best opportunity to view a spirit bear.Day 5: Morning shore exploration in estuary. Cruising Whale Channel region, a critical habitat for several species of whales. Marine mammal viewing. Visit whale researchers at remote station. Island anchorage.Day 6: Visit the Great Bear Rainforest’s wild outer islands andbeaches, with hike to views. Kayaking, possible wolf sighting. Cruising to and exploring archipelago of tiny islands, some areas so wild they’re not yet charted. Seabird viewing.
Day 3 - Days 7-8 Spirit Bear Island
Day 7: Cruising inner channels. Rainforest shore trip. Visit natural hot springs for a soak. Last night dinner in natural anchorage.Day 8: Cruising to port, watching for wildlife.
Day 4 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
01-09-202608-09-2026Array Array8,650Cabin
01-09-202608-09-2026Array Array0Prince Rupert To Kitimat 8 Day Cruise
02-09-202611-09-2026Array Array13,950Cabins - Category 1
02-09-202611-09-2026Array Array15,250Cabin - Category 2, Option 1
02-09-202611-09-2026Array Array15,250Cabin - Category 2, Option 2
02-09-202611-09-2026Array Array17,600Cabin - Category 3
02-09-202611-09-2026Array Array0Prince Rupert To Bella Bella 8 Day Cruise
07-09-202614-09-2026Array Array0Great Bear Rainforest With Canadian Geographic
07-09-202614-09-2026Array Array12,850Category 1
07-09-202614-09-2026Array Array14,890Category 2
07-09-202614-09-2026Array Array16,950Category 3
12-09-202619-09-2026Array Array11,150Cabins - Category 1
12-09-202619-09-2026Array Array12,150Cabin - Category 2, Option 1
12-09-202619-09-2026Array Array12,150Cabin - Category 2, Option 2
12-09-202619-09-2026Array Array14,060Cabin - Category 3
12-09-202619-09-2026Array Array0Bella Bella To Kitimat 8 Day Cruise
17-09-202624-09-2026Array Array8,650Cabin
17-09-202624-09-2026Array Array0Bella Bella To Kitimat 8 Day Cruise
20-09-202627-09-2026Array Array11,150Cabins - Category 1
20-09-202627-09-2026Array Array12,150Cabin - Category 2, Option 2
20-09-202627-09-2026Array Array12,150Cabin - Category 2, Option 1
20-09-202627-09-2026Array Array14,060Cabin - Category 3
20-09-202627-09-2026Array Array0Kitimat To Bella Bella 8 Day Cruise
26-09-202603-10-2026Array Array8,650Cabin
26-09-202603-10-2026Array Array0Kitimat To Bella Bella 8 Day Cruise
07-10-202614-10-2026Array Array11,150Cabins - Category 1
07-10-202614-10-2026Array Array12,150Cabin - Category 2, Option 1
07-10-202614-10-2026Array Array12,150Cabin - Category 2, Option 2
07-10-202614-10-2026Array Array14,060Cabin - Category 3
07-10-202614-10-2026Array Array0Kitimat To Bella Bella 8 Day Cruise
03-09-202710-09-2027Array Array13,495Category 1
03-09-202710-09-2027Array Array15,635Category 2
03-09-202710-09-2027Array Array17,795Category 3
03-09-202710-09-2027Array Array0Great Bear Rainforest With Canadian Geographic
11-09-202718-09-2027Array Array11,830Cabins - Category 1
11-09-202718-09-2027Array Array12,890Cabin - Category 2, Option 1
11-09-202718-09-2027Array Array12,890Cabin - Category 2, Option 2
11-09-202718-09-2027Array Array14,920Cabin - Category 3
11-09-202718-09-2027Array Array0Kitimat To Kitimat 8 Day Cruise
27-09-202704-10-2027Array Array11,830Cabins - Category 1
27-09-202704-10-2027Array Array12,890Cabin - Category 2, Option 2
27-09-202704-10-2027Array Array12,890Cabin - Category 2, Option 1
27-09-202704-10-2027Array Array14,920Cabin - Category 3
27-09-202704-10-2027Array Array0Bella Bella To Kitimat 8 Day Cruise
05-10-202712-10-2027Array Array11,830Cabins - Category 1
05-10-202712-10-2027Array Array12,890Cabin - Category 2, Option 1
05-10-202712-10-2027Array Array12,890Cabin - Category 2, Option 2
05-10-202712-10-2027Array Array14,920Cabin - Category 3
05-10-202712-10-2027Array Array0Kitimat To Bella Bella 8 Day Cruise

Inclusions

    • Remarkable Wildlife Experience remarkable wildlife, from whales and bears to marine birds and colourful intertidal life
    • Land of the Spirit Bear Seen when lucky in their natural habitat, with expert, Indigenous guides.
    • Indigenous Culture Ancient human history and modern First Nations culture with local hosts.
    • Incredible Landscapes Cruising and exploring granite fjords, west-coast beaches, and natural hot springs.

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