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Desolation Sound & Fjords Of British Columbia Cruise

Desolation Sound & Fjords Of British Columbia Cruise

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Description

From backwaters to wildlife hotspots to cultural sites, this journey among the islands and fjords of the storied British Columbia coast includes Desolation Sound and the Broughton Archipelago as well as neighbouring inlets. This is the place off the edge of Vancouver Island that most people never see. Snowcapped mountains, glacier-fed fjords, calm and scenic cruising are the backdrop to our journey through the nature and wildlife of the west coast – from rainforest to bears and dolphins. On the cultural side, we partner with the Klahoose Nation to experience their bear viewing in a fjord; work with the Namgis U’mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay, and usually visit local legend Billy Proctor and other out-of-the-way places, too.
Some departures may have slightly modified itineraries. Please confirm the itinerary with an Expedition Specialist.

Trip Name
Desolation Sound & Fjords Of British Columbia Cruise
Days
10
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 Welcome Aboard
Day 1: Board vessel and cruising to anchorage in the Broughton Archipelago. Optional evening kayak, sundowner and welcome dinner. Day 2: Small boat trip to explore the marine life of the archipelago: kelp forest, seabirds and marine mammals such as sea lions and whales. Heading deeper into the islands to visit Billy Proctor’s museum and homestead. Visit Alert Bay and U’mista Cultural Centre with private guided tour of Kwakwaka’wakw potlatch collection. Evening cruising to island anchorage for alfresco dinner, keeping eyes and ears out for wildlife. Day 3: Morning kayaking. Whale watching and marine science. Rainforest hike. Cruising south in Johnstone Strait. 
Day 2 - Days 4-6 Fjords & Bear Viewing
Day 4: Exploring the cascades and waterways of the Discovery Islands and back channels. Shore trips to explore life in this region—beaches, culture site. Kayaking. Aft deck barbecue and bubbly. Day 5: Exploring spectacular Toba Inlet, a fjord that cuts 35 kilometres into the Coast Mountains. Shore trips to explore the nature of estuary meadows and the coastal rainforest. Looking for late season bears. Day 6: Exploring Desolation Sound—by kayaking, small boats and walks, at sites such as Prideaux Haven and the Redonda Islands.Day 7: Further exploration in Desolation Sound, visit to Mitlenatch Island, a bird sanctuary. Cruising south into the northern Gulf Islands. 
Day 3 - Days 7-8 Gulf Islands Exploration
Day 8: Exploring the islets and more mediterranean climate northern Gulf Islands, watching for marine mammals and birds. Island and beach hike. Intertidal exploration.  Day 9: Cruising the southern Gulf Islands, exploring ashore on sandstone beaches, oak and arbutus forest. Passing through scenic Samsun narrows between the cliffs of Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island. Evening kayak in protected anchorage. Day 10: Morning shore walk visiting the southern forest lands and beaches. Cruising to port, watching for marine life (mammals and seabirds). 
Day 4 - Please Note:
Note that as with all expedition cruises, the itinerary may change based on weather, wildlife activity, and interests of the guests. This itinerary is to give you a general idea of the trip.
Day 5 - Day: 5: Toba Inlet
Exploring spectacular Toba Inlet, a fjord that cuts 35 kilometres into the Coast Mountains. Shore trips to explore the nature of estuary meadows and the coastal rainforest. Visit with our friends from the Klahoose Nation’s viewing stands where grizzly bears fish salmon at several sites along the river. Island anchorage.
Day 6 - Day: 6: Desolation Sound
Exploring Desolation Sound — by kayaking, small boats, walks, on sites such as Prideaux Haven, the Redonda Islands.
Day 7 - Day: 7: Gulf Islands
Exploring the islets and more mediterranean climate northern Gulf Islands, watching for marine mammals and birds. Island and beach hike. Intertidal exploration.
Day 8 - Day: 8: Disembarkation
Cruising to port, watching for wildlife.
Day 9 - Please Note:
Note that as with all expedition cruises, the itinerary may change based on weather, wildlife activity, and interests of the guests. This itinerary is to give you a general idea of the trip.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
18-10-202627-10-2026CAD $6,970Cabins - Category 1
18-10-202627-10-2026CAD $7,690Cabin - Category 2, Option 1
18-10-202627-10-2026CAD $7,690Cabin - Category 2, Option 2
18-10-202627-10-2026CAD $9,090Cabin - Category 3
18-10-202626-10-2026CAD $9,250Category 1
18-10-202626-10-2026CAD $11,050Category 2
18-10-202626-10-2026CAD $12,600Category 3
18-10-202626-10-2026CAD $09 Day Port McNeill To Sidney Cruise
15-10-202724-10-2027CAD $13,470Category 3
15-10-202724-10-2027CAD $0Port Hardy To Sidney Cruise
15-10-202724-10-2027CAD $9,890Category 1
15-10-202724-10-2027CAD $11,810Category 2
17-10-202726-10-2027CAD $7,390Cabins - Category 1
17-10-202726-10-2027CAD $8,160Cabin - Category 2, Option 2
17-10-202726-10-2027CAD $8,160Cabin - Category 2, Option 1
17-10-202726-10-2027CAD $9,650Cabin - Category 3

Inclusions

    • Off-the-Grid Exploration: Discover hidden BC coastal wonders in Desolation Sound, the Broughton Archipelago, and more, away from the typical tourist routes.
    • Natural Splendor and Wildlife: Experience breathtaking scenery with snowcapped mountains and fjords while encountering diverse wildlife, from bears to dolphins.
    • Cultural Immersion: Engage with local indigenous culture, from bear viewing with the Klahoose Nation to visits to cultural centers and offbeat places like Billy Proctor's.

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