
Great Bear Rainforest North - Catamaran
Sample Itinerary
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1: Welcome aboard at Kitimat, 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. Afternoon anchorage and visit to special cultural site with permission of the owners. Exploration of spectacular river valley.
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3: Cruising the Great Bear Rainforest’s inner channels. Visit bear viewing meadow. Rainforest walk. Visit to community of Hartley Bay with local guides at the big house.
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4: Cruising Whale Channel, observing marine life. Whale research station visit. Marine mammal haul-out visit.
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5: Cruising the wild outer coast, island hopping, beach visits, hike to view over Pacific. Intertidal life, whales, seabirds.
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6: Continue the outer coast explorations.
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7: Viewing whales and exploring northern islands.
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8: Cruising to pretty port community of Prince Rupert, watching for wildlife.
You can find information about each day, by clicking on a number
This is the Kitmat-Prince Rupert itinerary. Prince Rupert to Kitimat is this in reverse. 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.
Departures (prices listed in Canadian dollars)
Date | Price CAD* | # of Nights | Start Port | End Port | Ship |
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2021 | |||||
Date: Aug 01 - 05 | Price CAD: $5300, $6250, $7150 | # of Nights: 4 nights, 5 days | Start Port: Prince Rupert | End Port: Kitimat | Ship: Cascadia |
Date: Aug 06 - 10 | Price CAD: $5300, $6250, $7150 | # of Nights: 4 nights, 5 days | Start Port: Kitimat | End Port: Prince Rupert | Ship: Cascadia |
Date: Aug 12 - 16 | Price CAD: $5300, $6250, $7150 | # of Nights: 4 nights, 5 days | Start Port: Prince Rupert | End Port: Kitimat | Ship: Cascadia |
2022 | |||||
Date: Aug 01 - 05 | Price CAD: $5600, $6600, $7500 | # of Nights: 4 nights, 5 days | Start Port: Prince Rupert | End Port: Kitimat | Ship: Cascadia |
Date: Aug 06 - 10 | Price CAD: $5600, $6600, $7500 | # of Nights: 4 nights, 5 days | Start Port: Kitimat | End Port: Prince Rupert | Ship: Cascadia |
Date: Aug 12 - 16 | Price CAD: $5600, $6600, $7500 | # of Nights: 4 nights, 5 days | Start Port: Prince Rupert | End Port: Kitimat | Ship: Cascadia |
Description
Explore the fjords and islands during the summer. A wonderful time for coastal exploration, beaches, and exploring remote estuaries. Also a great time for whales and seabirds.
This is our award-winning journey into the nature, wildlife and culture of the Great Bear Rainforest.
What People Say
F. Shirley Ontario, CanFrom our first inquiries to the final docking, our trip has been first class all the way.
Chuck Cole Washington, USAAn 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, BCWhat a magical and awe-inspiring adventure!