Sample Itinerary
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1: Welcome aboard, and island cruising in the waters of both humpback whales and orcas. Wildlife viewing. Evening beach walk.
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2: Rainforest walk, then wildlife viewing and learning about important whale research in this region. Alert Bay village visit and learning about whales’ importance in coastal culture.
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3: Morning kayak among islets rich in intertidal life. Cruising northward, from Broughton Archipelago to the wilder outer coast, around Cape Caution, viewing humpback whales and seabirds. Shore trip at Penrose Islands.
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4: Calvert Island, remote beach and forest walk, research station. Visiting offshore island group, looking for sea otters. Remote island beach walk/zodiac cruise.
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5: Morning kayak. Cruising up the outer coast, looking for oceanic birds and animals. Afternoon explore of offshore island group, both on land and by tender. Possible groups of humpbacks or fin whales.
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6: Morning kayak. Marine mammal viewing. Afternoon beach + bog gentle hike to view and beach activities. Evening beach fire.
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7: Baleen whale and other marine mammal viewing. Visit sea lion haul out. Visit whale research station for personal tour and discussion with Cetacealab or Fin Island whale researchers’ groundbreaking work in the region. Evening forest walk.
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8: Cruising a majestic mainland fjord. Visit natural hot springs. Summer river estuary visit. Cruising northward through the inlets and waterways.
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9: Morning shore trip or tender tour or kayaking. Cruising to port, as always, watching for wildlife.
You can find information about each day, by clicking on a number
Note: There are 2 routes for this trip, within the same overall region. Both feature similar highlights. For the Prince Rupert to Prince Rupert itinerary, see below. 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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| 2023 | |||||
| Date: Jul 23 - 31 | Price CAD: $10100, $11900, $13550 | # of Nights: 8 nights, 9 days | Start Port: Port Hardy | End Port: Prince Rupert | Ship: Cascadia |
| Date: Aug 03 - 11 | Price CAD: $10100, $11900, $13550 | # of Nights: 8 nights, 9 days | Start Port: Prince Rupert | End Port: Prince Rupert | Ship: Cascadia |
Description
This epic summertime supervoyage along the remote north and central coast of the Great Bear Rainforest (BC, Canada) specializes in whales, far-flung islands and the oceanic world they inhabit.
Step onto wild, white-sand beaches, spend hours with humpback whales and other marine mammals, visit the best place on earth to see orcas (killer whales), and visit with whale researchers who are making new discoveries from their station at the aptly named Whale Channel.
Rainforest, other wildlife, and frequent shore trips round out this amazing journey through British Columbia’s awesome natural and cultural history.
Want to take a look? See footage from the trip (on Germany’s ZDF television network).
For the Port Hardy to Prince Rupert sample itinerary, see Sample Itinerary above. For the Prince Rupert to Prince Rupert sample itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome aboard, and island cruising watching for whales. Evening beach walk.
Day 2: Morning kayak. Cruising up the outer coast, looking for oceanic birds and animals. Afternoon explore of offshore island group, both on land and by tender. Possible groups of humpbacks or fin whales.
Day 3: Morning kayak. Marine mammal viewing. Afternoon beach + bog gentle hike to view and beach activities. Evening beach fire.
Day 4: Baleen whale and other marine mammal viewing. Visit sea lion haul out. Visit whale research station for personal tour and discussion with Cetacealab or Fin Island whale researchers’ groundbreaking work in the region. Evening forest walk.
Day 5: Cruising a majestic mainland fjord. Visit natural hot springs. Summer river estuary visit.
Day 6: Cruising deeper into the fjords, exploring waterfalls and ashore as we go, until we reach the great Kitlope river valley and estuary at the foot of 4,000-foot mountains for our night's anchorage.
Day 7: Exploring other regions in this fjord, second (different) hot springs visit. Marine mammal viewing. Evening zodiac tour or walk.
Day 8: Visit village of Hartley Bay for cultural tour. Cruising northward among the inlets and waterways, as always watching for wildlife. Explore marine park and rainforest walk.
Day 9: Morning shore trip or kayak. Cruising to port.
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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!
