1: Meet at Vancouver airport for flight to Haida Gwaii. Tour kickoff, land-based tour of Graham Island. Welcome dinner and lodge accommodation.
2: Tlell, Skidegate, Haida Heritage Centre at KAAY LLNAGAAY, board ship, orientation, cruising into the southern half of the Haida Gwaii tour – Gwaii Haanas, whale watching, island anchorage and explore ashore.
3: Head south to Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. T’aanuu village site, K’iid Xyangs K’iidaay (Burnaby Narrows) for some of the planet’s densest intertidal life, kayaking, cruising.
4: Seabirds viewing, UNESCO World Heritage Site visit, SGang Gwaay (Ninstints), offshore islets, Rose Harbour visit (remote community, pop. 4).
5: Cruising, rainforest walk, possible bears.
6: Sailing Juan Perez Sound, whale watching, visit seabird researchers at seabird colony.
7: Windy Bay cultural heritage site, whale watching, K’uuna (Skedans) village site.
8: Cruising to Moresby Camp in Cumshewa Inlet and transfer to Sandspit airport.
You can find information about each day, by clicking on a number
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. Flights from Vancouver to Haida Gwaii and return are included with this itinerary.
| Date | Price CAD* | # of Nights | Start Port | End Port | Ship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | |||||
| Date: Jun 21 - 28 | Price CAD: $11750, $13650, $15550 | # of Nights: 7 nights, 8 days | Start Port: Vancouver | End Port: Vancouver | Ship: Cascadia |
| Date: May 22 - 29 | Price CAD: $11750, $13650, $15550 | # of Nights: 7 nights, 8 days | Start Port: Vancouver | End Port: Vancouver | Ship: Cascadia |
| Date: May 15 - 22 | Price CAD: $11750, $13650, $15550 | # of Nights: 7 nights, 8 days | Start Port: Vancouver | End Port: Vancouver | Ship: Cascadia |
| 2024 | |||||
| Date: May 02 - 09 | Price CAD: $12460, $14460, $16470 | # of Nights: 7 nights, 8 days | Start Port: Vancouver | End Port: Vancouver | Ship: Cascadia |
| Date: May 09 - 16 | Price CAD: $12460, $14460, $16470 | # of Nights: 7 nights, 8 days | Start Port: Vancouver | End Port: Vancouver | Ship: Cascadia |
| Date: May 16 - 23 | Price CAD: $12460, $14460, $16470 | # of Nights: 7 nights, 8 days | Start Port: Vancouver | End Port: Vancouver | Ship: Cascadia |
| Date: May 23 - 30 | Price CAD: $12460, $14460, $16470 | # of Nights: 7 nights, 8 days | Start Port: Vancouver | End Port: Vancouver | Ship: Cascadia |
| Date: May 31 - Jun 07 | Price CAD: $12460, $14460, $16470 | # of Nights: 7 nights, 8 days | Start Port: Vancouver | End Port: Vancouver | Ship: Cascadia |
| Date: Jun 15 - 22 | Price CAD: $12460, $14460, $16470 | # of Nights: 7 nights, 8 days | Start Port: Vancouver | End Port: Vancouver | Ship: Cascadia |
| Date: Jun 22 - 29 | Price CAD: $12460, $14460, $16470 | # of Nights: 7 nights, 8 days | Start Port: Vancouver | End Port: Vancouver | Ship: Cascadia |
| Date: Jun 30 - Jul 07 | Price CAD: $12460, $14460, $16470 | # of Nights: 7 nights, 8 days | Start Port: Vancouver | End Port: Vancouver | Ship: Cascadia |
Embark on an eight day Haida Gwaii tour that explores both modern day Haida Gwaii communities (Graham Island) and ancient historical sights in Gwaii Haanas (Moresby Island and south). Enjoy the first day and a half on a land-based tour led by a local expert, then join the good ship Cascadia for days of cruising and adventure as your Haida Gwaii tour continues south into Gwaii Haanas.
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!
For the actual sailing that you book, you’ll receive a detailed How to Get Here and Boarding Time sheet.
But for your purposes now, please note that this itinerary includes flights from the Vancouver International Airport to Masset and return from Sandspit to Vancouver International Airport.
