Whales & Wild Isles - Catamaran

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Sample Itinerary

day:: 1: Board vessel and island cruising in the waters of both humpback whales and orcas. Wildlife viewing. Evening beach walk.

day:: 2: Rainforest walk, then wildlife viewing and learning about important whale research in this region. Village visit and learning about whales’ importance in coastal culture. Sea lion haul out visit.

day:: 3: Sailing northwest, from Broughton Archipelago to the wilder outer coast, around Cape Caution, viewing humpback whales and seabirds. Shore trip at Penrose Islands.

day:: 4: Calvert Island, beach and forest walk, research station, sailing up Fitzhugh Sound exploring small outer islands, with a variety of marine mammals. Optional evening kayak.

day:: 5: Sailing northeast into mainland fjords. Visit Ocean Falls, possible dolphins, bear viewing and/or hot springs, depending on route.

day:: 6: Exploring the waterfalls, meadows, rivers and life of Fjordland. Possible grizzly bear viewing. Visit First Nations village of Klemtu.

day:: 7: Head to the outer coast for beautiful island group, sunset views, and wild coast exploring. Possible sea otters.

day:: 8: Cruising to Bella Bella, watching for whales.

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. 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. Trips run this year will include an extra day of exploration, offering more time for activities, unwinding and wildlife viewing.

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Departures (prices listed in Canadian dollars)

Date	Price CAD*	# of Nights	Start Port	End Port	Ship
2022
Date: Jul 23 - 31	Price CAD: $9000, $10600, $12050	# of Nights: 8 nights, 9 days	Start Port: Port Hardy	End Port: Prince Rupert	Ship: Cascadia
Date: Aug 02 - 10	Price CAD: $9000, $10600, $12050	# of Nights: 8 nights, 9 days	Start Port: Prince Rupert	End Port: Prince Rupert	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.

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).

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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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