Our Sailing Cruises

For over 25 years, our multi-day sailing cruises have taken people into the spectacular natural world of British Columbia and Alaska's Inside Passage and Haida Gwaii.

Recommended by Frommer's and National Geographic Adventure, each sailing cruise aboard the schooner Maple Leaf takes place in a region of the coast that is a must-see location.

Our objectives for your trip are to give you the best possible experience of wildlife, nature and culture, as well as a welcoming, informative, adventurous and comfortable trip.

You will travel with a small group of guests. As our guest, you will be guided and cared for by expert crew, prominent naturalist, and chef. Your experience of the coast's rainforests, fjords, islands, wildlife and cultures will be authentic, exclusive and profound.

We also offer power yacht Galapagos Islands cruise tours.

Sailing Cruises Listing | How We Travel

Sailing Cruises Listing

	Alaska Adventure Sailing Cruises A sailing cruise that explores the best of Alaska's inside passage, from Sitka, AK to Prince Rupert, BC. Get close and personal with ice bergs, glaciers, humpback whales, marine mammals, sea birds, sea otters. Walk the rainforests, view brown bears, soak in natural hot springs. Visit the historic towns, anchor in remote coves. The real Alaska, an alternative to the big ship cruise. Alaska Adventure Details \| Itinerary \| Dates and Prices \| Photos/Video \| Get Brochure	Usual length: 12 days / 11 nights
	Galapagos Island Cruise Tours Cruise the Galapagos Islands on a top luxury power yacht, with top naturalists from the park. The best itinerary, including key places off the beaten track. Tortoises, boobies, iguanas, albatross, sea lions, tropic birds, frigate birds, reef snorkelling, kayaking, easy walking. Bonus behind-the-scenes tour of old Quito with an amazing, sought-after resident guide. Galapagos Islands Cruise Details \| Itinerary \| Dates and Prices \| Photos/Video \| Get Brochure	Usual length: 11 days/10 nights
	Great Bear Rainforest Sailing Cruises Rated the trip of a lifetime by Frommer's, this sailing cruise explores the fjords, rainforest and islands of the Great Bear Rainforest - also known as the Canadian part of the Inside Passage. Highlights are bear viewing - spirit bears, grizzy bears, black bears, whale watching, frequent shore excursions and visits to remote First Nations communities. Great Bear Rainforest Tour Details \| Itinerary \| Dates and Prices \| Photos/Video \| Get Brochure	Usual length: ranges - 7, 8, or 10 nights
	Gulf Islands, BC, National Park This sailing cruise explores the Gulf Islands, BC, an archipelago of islands in the protected Salish Sea between Vancouver Island and the mainland (where Vancouver, BC, is).It is one of the world's best small-boat cruising destinations. You'll island hop in the National Park, visit wildlife colonies, walk the rainforest and rocky bluffs, and explore remote beaches and tiny islands. Gulf Islands, BC, Details \| Itinerary \| Dates and Prices \| Photos/Video \| Get Brochure	Usual length: 6 days/5 nights
	Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands Tours Haida Gwaii / the Queen Charlotte Islands is a must-see destination for those who love wildlife, far-flung places and/or northwest coast First Nations culture. This sailing cruise explores it all - from rich intertidal life to rainforests to huge whales that feed here. From hot springs to Haida village sites, including UN World Heritage Site, SGang Gwaay. Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlottes Tour Details \| Itinerary \| Dates and Prices \| Photos/Video \| Get Brochure	Usual length: 9 days/8 nights
	Vancouver Island Inside Passage Tours This Vancouver Island tour covers the length of its inside passage, from the dry Gulf Islands national park in the south to the steep-sided, rainforest islands in the north. Wildlife includes marine mammals, seabirds and sometimes bears. Cultures include First Nations and European pioneer cultures, as well as Vancouver Island's growing culinary arts. You'll sail from south to north, along protected passages, an inland sea and from island to island, with frequent shore trips. Vancouver Island Tour Details (Inside Passage) \| Itinerary \| Dates and Prices \| Photos/Video \| Get Brochure	Usual length: 8 days/7 nights
	Vancouver Island's Wild Side Sailing Cruise Explore the remote and wild northwest coast of Vancouver Island, BC. On this sailing cruise, you'll visit long sandy beaches with no-one on them, walk in the rainforest and view Vancouver Island bears as they munch on meadow sedges. Sea otters, seabirds sea lions and the rugged Solandar Island add to the appeal. Includes visits to the Brooks Peninsula wilderness. A rare trip in an undiscovered place. Vancouver Island Sailing Cruise Details \| Itinerary \| Dates and Prices \| Photos/Video \| Get Brochure	Usual length: 8 days/7 nights
	Whales and Totems of the Great Bear Rainforest A sailing cruise focussed on orca / killer whale watching in B.C. This adventure explores the islands and mainland inlets favoured by the northern resident killer whales. In addition to killer whale watching, expect to see humpback whales, dolphins, thousands of seabirds and bears. This trip also includes visits to some Kwakwala sites including Alert Bay's U'mista cultural centre. Whales & Totems Trip Details \| Itinerary \| Dates and Prices \| Photos/Video \| Get Brochure	Usual length: 6 days/5 nights
	Photography Tours Capture images of wildlife and landscapes on these specially-designed photo tours in Canada and Alaska's inside passage, and Haida Gwaii. Guided by the expert crew of Maple Leaf Adventures, including a superb professional photographer as your instructor, you’ll learn photography techniques via lectures and extensive one-on-one tutoring in the field. Photography Tours Details \| Ask for Brochure	Usual length: varies by destination
	Painting Holidays by Sail in British Columbia, Canada A combination of painting holiday and nature cruise, you'll explore some of the B.C. coast's most beautiful landscapes and receiving painting workshops from leading artists, too. Combines one-on-one instruction, workshops for a small group of up to 8 guests, plus sailing, shore hikes and wildlife viewing. Painting Holidays Details \| Itinerary \| Dates and Prices \| Photos/Video \| Get Brochure	Usual length: varies by destination
	Craft Beer Tour (Tall Sails and Ales) A tasting tour with a twist. This combination beer tour, cultural history adventure and sailing cruise explores B.C.'s rich and colourful craft brewing scene. With a respected brewing historian as your guide, you'll learn about the tasting, food pairing, brewing techniques as well as fascinating history behind 50 of the top craft beers in B.C. Includes a sailing cruise of the Gulf Islands, BC. Craft Beer Tour Details \| Itinerary \| Dates and Prices \| Photos/Video \| Get Brochure	Usual length: 6 days/5 nights
	Family Adventure Holidays in Canada Book Maple Leaf and her amazing crew for adventure with your family and friends. In addition to the Alaska and B.C. coast's islands, fjords, wildlife and cultures, your trip will give you all quality time together. Family Adventure Holiday Canada \| Get Brochure	Usual length: varies by destination