Great Bear Rainforest by Small Ship
Fall 2023
Intimately connect with the nature and community of the Great Bear Rainforest
Experience the perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and fine dining. Enjoy locally sourced, gourmet meals, nature excursions, cultural sites, and kayaking adventures—all included. Expect an unforgettable experience meticulously curated to exceed your expectations.
Unforgettable Adventures with All-Inclusive Luxury
As a local company dedicated to creating a conservation-based economy in the Great Bear Rainforest, we’ve crafted these trips for over 30 years. You benefit from the passion and knowledge of expert locals, from our strong connections with the First Nations of the Great Bear Rainforest, to our hands-on experience working to protect and regenerate the ecosystems.
Locally Owned and Involved in Conservation
Through your frequent shore trips with naturalists and guides, witness the return of the salmon to spawn, which draws grizzly, spirit and black bears to the estuaries again, along with whales, sea lions, seals, eagles and elusive wolves. Explore ancient rainforest, and nutrient-rich waterways that support wildlife.
Embark on an Exclusive Nature Exploration
Explore the Great Bear Rainforest
Our All-Inclusive Package
• All accommodation and warm hospitality on our boutique ships.
• All shore excursions, wildlife viewing, and zodiac rides guided by our expert, knowledgeable crew, naturalist and guides.
• Use of gear, fishing equipment, and kayaks
• All cultural site visits, additional local guides and their associated permits and fees.
• All gourmet meals and snacks, prepared freshly by our private chef. Meals offer great variety and highlight local specialties. Can meet dietary restrictions with advanced notice.
• All beverages including wine, craft beer, filtered water, coffee, tea, juices, and sodas. Note that alcohol is not a large focus of our trips.
• Open wheelhouse. Chat with crew navigating the ship. Maybe get a chance to steer!
GUEST FEEDBACK
"An unbelievable experience with the most dedicated and involved crew I’ve ever experienced. Every day was ‘magical’. The bar for my next adventure."
--Diane Boisvert
"This ‘journey’ was beyond expectation. The natural environment to which we were introduced is beyond belief and will stay with me for the rest of my life. I hope that the knowledge we have learned will spread far and wide and enable this area of Canada to remain totally unchanged."
--Mo Tipples
"Thanks for making this trip of a lifetime happen. It far exceeded my expectations. The beauty of the coast, the fabulous displays put on by the sea animals, and birds. Every day offered new delights. It was wonderful to be able to relax in the capable hands of the crew, especially ‘he who must be obeyed’. A special thanks to Steve for meeting the challenges of my rather restrictive diet. "
--Mairy Beam
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Special Canadian Geographic Edition Sailing
Great Bear on Cascadia Sep 3 - Sep 10, 2023
Exclusive guiding by special resource person (TBD). Special additional cultural opportunities and an accomplished ambassador from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society are included in this trip
2023 Sailings
• View grizzly bears, spirit bears, and black bears with some of BC’s most experienced guides.
• Sail the fjords, where 4,000-foot cliffs rise above you.
• Walk in rainforest and wildflower meadows with naturalist.
• Visit local villages and, welcomed by residents, learn about coastal culture, from First Nations’ earliest culture to the present.
• Explore the region’s other wildlife, including whales, wolves, bald eagles, and other marine mammals and birds.
• Beach-comb and land on remote islands.
• Experience the entirety of this special region, by taking the time to get to know its rhythms and intricacies, through cruising by yacht and anchoring in special places each night.
Awards and Accolades
"One of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth"
National Geographic Adventure magazine
Light, spacious and comfortable, built specifically for high-quality, boutique cruises. (10 crew / 24 guests)
Great Bear Rainforest on Cascadia (catamaran)
| Dates | Days | Prices Starting* |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17 - Aug 25, 2023 | 9 | $10,100 CAD |
| Aug 26 - Sep 2, 2023 | 8 | $11,050 CAD |
| Sep 3 - Sep 10, 2023 (2 cabins left!) | 8 | $11,500 CAD |
| Sep 12 - Sep 19, 2023 (sold out!) | 8 | $11,050 CAD |
| Sep 20 - Sep 27, 2023 (1 cabin left!) | 8 | $11,050 CAD |
| Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2023 (sold out!) | 8 | $11,050 CAD |
| Oct 6 - Oct 13, 2023 | 8 | $11,050 CAD |
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy. There is a 50% single supplement fee for single occupancy rooms.
Reach the wildest, remotest corners more comfortably and safely than most other vessels. (4-5 crew / 8 guests)
| Dates | Days | Prices Starting* |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 - Sep 8, 2023 | 9 | $8,450 CAD |
| Sep 9 - 17, 2023 | 9 | $8,450 CAD |
| Sep 18 - 26, 2023 (3 spots left!) | 9 | $8,450 CAD |
| Sep 27 - Oct 5, 2023 (sold out!) | 9 | $8,450 CAD |
| Oct 7 - 15, 2023 (sold out!) | 9 | $8,450 CAD |
Great Bear Rainforest on Maple Leaf (sailboat)
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A powerful ship, retrofitted beautifully with fine and comfortable interiors. Adventure in style! (5 crew/12 guests)
| Dates | Days | Prices Starting* |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 - Sep 8, 2023 | 9 | $11,450 CAD |
| Sep 9 - 17, 2023 (1 cabins left!) | 9 | $11,450 CAD |
| Sep 18 - 26, 2023 (1 cabins left!) | 9 | $11,450 CAD |
| Sep 27 - Oct 5, 2023 | 9 | $11,450 CAD |
| Oct 7 - 15, 2023 (1 cabins left!) | 9 | $11,450 CAD |
Great Bear Rainforest on Swell (tugboat)
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What Makes our Trips Magical
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy. There is a 50% single supplement fee for single occupancy rooms.
