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Whales and Wild Isles (5 Day)

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Sample Itinerary

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1: Welcome aboard, cruising watching for wildlife. Evening kayak or zodiac cruise. Welcome dinner.

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2: Cruising the spectacular scenery of the coast’s longest fjord – granite cliffs, waterfalls and mountain peaks. Shore trip in estuary meadow frequented by bears in spring and fall, and wildflowers in spring and summer. Possible special cultural site visit.

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3: Further exploration of the fjord and its various inlets that slice through the heart of the Coast Mountains. Evening natural hot spring visit. 

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4: Morning rainforest interpretive walk with naturalist. Afternoon visit whale researchers at remote station. Viewing marine mammals in one of the coast’s best habitat for humpback whales, fin whales and killer whales, as well as other species.

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5: Explore remote, outer coastal islands, islets and beaches. Walk / hike to view over Pacific. Watch for seabirds and wolves or wolf sign in this habitat for marine wolves. Optional kayaking. Evening beach fire and stargazing.  

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6: Further island hopping and intertidal life exploration, evening anchorage in protected inlet.

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7: Cruising to port watching for wildlife.

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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. For trips taking place in 2022, we’ll be running shorter getaways to the region in our Cascadia vessel.

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Departures (prices listed in Canadian dollars)

Date Price CAD* # of Nights Start Port End Port Ship
2023
Date: Aug 12 - 16 Price CAD: $5850, $6850, $7850 # of Nights: 4 nights, 5 days Start Port: Prince Rupert End Port: Kitimat Ship: Cascadia
Prices are all-inclusive, and subject to a $200 sustainability fee per person. The trips in Canada are subject to 5% federal tax. See "Included in Our Price" for the exceptional value included. Fares are per person, based on double occupancy, and in Canadian dollars. For solo travellers, there is no single supplement on the SV Maple Leaf trips (shared accommodation), and there is a 50% single supplement on the MV Swell and Cascadia trips. For full-ship private charters, please contact us. Payment and cancellation policy is available online, in the brochures and by speaking with us. We welcome your contact.
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Description

Explore the fjords and islands of the Great Bear Rainforest during summer. A wonderful time for coastal exploration, beaches, and exploring remote estuaries. Also a great time to see whales at their most active.

This is our award-winning journey into the nature, wildlife and culture of the Great Bear Rainforest.

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What People Say

F. Shirley Ontario, Can From our first inquiries to the final docking, our trip has been first class all the way.
Chuck Cole Washington, USA An unbelievable experience with the most dedicated and involved crew I’ve ever experienced. Every day was ‘magical’. The bar for my next adventure
Jane Robinson Vancouver, BC What a magical and awe-inspiring adventure!
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