Whales & Southern Great Bear Rainforest
Sample Itinerary
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1: Board your ship, orientation, cruising. Humpback whale & porpoise viewing. Optional evening kayak.
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2: Killer whale watching. Forest interpretive walk, intertidal life exploration. Cruising to mainland fjord past spectacular scenery.
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3: Morning river estuary walk, search for bears. Cruising to float community of Echo Bay; Billy Proctor’s homestead and museum. Wildlife viewing and cruising, possible dolphin encounter.
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4: Village Island ancient Kwakwaka’wakw village site, personal guided tour at UMista Cultural Centre, Alert Bay. Humpback whale and other marine mammal viewing.
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5: Morning shore trip, cruising to port watching wildlife along the way.
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.
Departures (prices listed in Canadian dollars)
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Description
A small ship cruise focused on wildlife viewing and whale watching in B.C. This adventure explores the islands and mainland inlets. Experience humpback whales, orca, dolphins, thousands of seabirds and black bears. This trip also includes visits to some Kwakwaka'wakw sites including Alert Bay's U'Mista cultural centre.
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!