Haida Gwaii (formerly Queen Charlotte Island)
8 or 9 nights- Departs May - July
From £4205 per person sharing a twin cabin
Price Includes:
Internal flights to Sandspit, 1 night in Vancouver on arrival, 6 nights' full board on the boat and 3 nights in Vancouver at the end.
Not included:
International flights, optional excursions, gratuities and items of a personal nature are not included.
The trip operates from Sandspit, where you will enjoy a tour of Graham Island and the Haida Heritage Centre before boarding the yacht, your home for 6 nights.
There will be daily shore visits to old Haida villages, walks in ‘old growth’ forests and time to explore the low-tide shoreline. There are excellent chances to see humpback whales, orcas, the Haida Gwaii black bear and numerous species of birds including bald eagles, puffins and peregrine falcons. Specific highlights include SGang Gwaay, Ideda Cove, Hot Springs Island and Windswept Skedans (K’uuna). You will be accompanied by a naturalist who will point out wildlife and points of interest and give talks on the history, flora and fauna of this wonderful area.
Maple Leaf - Limited to 8 PassengersMaple Leaf is a completely restored 92 foot Edwardian schooner that combines modern conveniences with classical décor. The schooner accommodates a maximum of eight guests and a crew of four or five. The sleeping areas have large comfortable beds that are separated by walls and heavy curtains and there are three bathrooms with hotshowers. There are two inflatable boats for shore excursions with expert naturalists and historians to search for birds, bears and marine life. Kayaks are also available.
Dates: 2024 -
5-13 June, 13-21 June, 22-30 June, 30 June - 8 July, 8-16 July
Aboard the Maple Leaf (8 nights / 9 days)
Prices from £5315 per person, including all accommodation based on double occupancy, superb meals, wine with dinner. All shore excursions, use of gear onboard including kayaks and fishing gear. All local taxes and sustainability fee.
138-Foot Catamaran Cascadia - Limited to 24 Passengers
Cascadia is a go-anywhere, expedition style catamaran. She accommodates up to 24 guests in 12 luxurious cabins, with a crew of 10. She is unlike any other vessel offering expeditions on the British Columbia coast, having been built specifically for high-quality, boutique cruises. Light, spacious and comfortable, she is also capable of reaching the wildest, most naturally rich places on the coast. Her small size and guest numbers provide an authentic, human-scale experience that respects the carrying capacity of coastal inlets and communities.
Dates: 2024 -
2-9 May, 9-16 May, 16-23 May, 23-30 May 31 May - 7 June, 15-22 June, 22-29 June, 30 June - 7 July
Aboard the Cascadia (7 nights / 8 days)
Prices from £7810 per person, including all accommodation based on double occupancy, superb meals, wine with dinner. All shore excursions, use of gear onboard including kayaks and fishing gear. All local taxes and sustainability fee.