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Great Bear Rainforest and Kitlope Cruise

Great Bear Rainforest and Kitlope Cruise

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Description

Wild Wonders That We Have Explored and Supported Since 1986
Cruise through dramatic coastal mountains into the stunning Kitlope River. Here, snow-capped peaks tower over estuaries where bears graze on sedge in spring or fish for salmon in late summer. Join knowledgeable crew on shore excursions to explore the Kitlope River Estuary, relax on secluded beaches, trek through ancient rainforests, and discover the area’s historical significance.
Some departures may have slightly modified itineraries. Please confirm the itinerary with an Expedition Specialist.

Trip Name
Great Bear Rainforest and Kitlope Cruise
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 Tour Kickoff in Kitamaat
Day 1: Board ship at Kitamaat Village, orientation, cruising into the Great Bear Rainforest, making way towards the Kitlope River, watching for marine mammals and birds. Anchorage at remote hot springs.Day 2: Cruise to spectacular mainland inlet estuary popular with grizzly and black bears. Estuary meadow walk (wildflowers), learning about bear habitat, river exploration, look for bears.Day 3: Morning exploration ashore, then cruising Whale Channel, an aptly named waterway popular with cetaceans. Visit whale research scientists at remote station. Marine mammal viewing (several species). Anchorage at remote island on west coast. Beachcombing, hike to view, beach fire.
Day 2 - Days 4-7 Gardner Canal
Day 4: Return to mainland waterways between steep islands, through channel popular with whales. Enter Gardner Canal, the longest fjord on the coast. This waterway seems like remote wilderness but is filled with the stories and history of the Henaaksiala people, and around every turn is a new story, including some sasquatch stories, and Monkey Beach.Day 5: Sail deep into the coast mountains, leaving the outside world behind as the fjord snakes past 4,000-foot peaks to the Kitlope. Go ashore in the vast Kitlope River & estuary for the amazing tale of the G’psgolox pole. Explore the river and the estuary.Day 6: Further exploration in the Kitlope, and/or or cruise to Kowesas to explore ashore, and then Kemaano shore trip. Cruise to hot springs.Day 7: Cruise to Kitamaat, watching for wildlife.
Day 3 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
11-06-202618-06-2026Array Array7,450Cabins - Category 1
11-06-202618-06-2026Array Array8,150Cabin - Category 2, Option 1
11-06-202618-06-2026Array Array8,150Cabin - Category 2, Option 2
11-06-202618-06-2026Array Array9,550Cabin - Category 3
11-06-202618-06-2026Array Array07 Day Cruise
23-08-202629-08-2026Array Array8,300Category 1
23-08-202629-08-2026Array Array9,770Category 2
23-08-202629-08-2026Array Array11,150Category 3
23-08-202629-08-2026Array Array07 Day Cruise
09-06-202716-06-2027Array Array8,390Cabin - Category 2, Option 1
09-06-202716-06-2027Array Array8,390Cabin - Category 2, Option 2
09-06-202716-06-2027Array Array9,850Cabin - Category 3
09-06-202716-06-2027Array Array07 Day Cruise
09-06-202716-06-2027Array Array7,680Cabins - Category 1
18-08-202725-08-2027Array Array8,715Category 1
18-08-202725-08-2027Array Array10,260Category 2
18-08-202725-08-2027Array Array11,710Category 3
18-08-202725-08-2027Array Array08 Day Cruise

Inclusions

    • Majestic Landscapes Where glacial waters flow through ancient forests, offering breathtaking views of sheer cliffs and lush green valleys.
    • Spring Sailings Offering stunning scenery with snow-capped mountains, blooming wildflowers, and estuaries where grizzlies come to forage, mate, or rear their cubs.
    • Summer Escapes Hike ancient forests to hidden waterfalls, embark on shore excursions to secluded beaches, witness whales, sea birds—when lucky—the elusive coastal wolf.
    • Indigenous Culture The birthplace of the late Wa’xaid (the good river), also known as Cecil Paul. A revered elder, Cecil led the campaign to protect the Kitlope from industrial logging in the 1990’s. Today, his legacy endures as you explore the lands he fought to preserve.

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