This was an outstanding trip! AT last count, I have travelled to 32 countries – but this trip will stand out as one of the best.
-Bev Biderman, Toronto, ON
I love the beauty and serenity of Haida Gwaii, which the most wonderful captain and crew helped us sample and appreciate. A true connection with nature at its purest. Thanks to all on the Maple Leaf who made it happen – and to my fellow guests who were delightful. And the food – magnifique!
-Nancy Tomich, Solana Beach, CA
HAIDA GWAII ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME! If you want to rejuvenate your spirit, share wonderful daily adventures with like-minded new friends, and be treated like family by a crew who obviously respect one another and the incredible environment they interpret with such knowledge and passion, this is the trip for you!
-Marilyn & Helios Hernandez, Winnipeg, MB
Thanks for the best vacation ever.
-Carrie Novick, Oregon
What an incredible experience! Where do I begin? I appreciated: care to safety - good communications - incredible food - accommodating to every request - sensitivity to environment - respect of First Nations - flexibility of plans - good humour and consideration. And what an adventure! Sailing - whale watching - hot springs - crazy weather - Haida sites- etc, etc. If I can make it happen I'll be back. Wonderful crew without exception. Mahalo Howa (thank you)!
-Valerie Walsh, Gabriola Island, BC
After 14 years of dreaming of this trip together Bill and I have our very own special memories aboard Maple Leaf. "A dream come true". Thank you Kevin and crew for making my trip a very memorable adventure.
-Helen Kendall , Helen Kendall
My gratitude to all of Maple Leaf's wonderful crew! I will treasure the memories from the dramatic power of the seas, to foot thick moss under ancient forests. Most of all I will remember all of you for your good humour, competence, your great efforts to keep us all happy, well entertained, and safe. And the FOOD! Delicious and creative…it always warmed me from the chill air. I also appreciate how beautifully and calmly you all handled the broken bowsprit, a reminder that fantasies do take place in a very real and challenging environment. We leave Maple Leaf with nothing but happy memories and love and respect for Haida Gwaii and all its people.
-Betsy Jewett, Nine Mile Falls, WA
To all the crew: You make a first class team, took great care of us in your own unique ways. This trip has been wonderful. I love the beauty of the Haida Gwaii with so much diversity of land, sea, and mists. It was very magical for me. I enjoyed cultural and natural aspects of the trip and learned much about the Haida. I have many beautiful photos which I hope to turn into a painting or two. Wonderful memories of new friends met.
-Wendy, Toronto, ON
We've just returned from an amazing trip on the Maple Leaf through Gwaii Haanas park and other parts of Haida Gwaii. The crew on board was a blast in addition to being professional and highly skilled - their attention to detail and ability to plan days that met the interests of everyone on board was quite astonishing. The food on board was outstanding. Long story short, everything about the experience was remarkable - the whale watching, the Haida village sites, the hiking, the boat. I would highly recommend this trip.
-Mark, Victoria, BC
It is a bit difficult to visit the sites on South Moresby, either a Zodiac ride in the open, bouncing over the waves for a few days or a 92 foot sailing boat with a gourmet chef...my wife said "no contest". And it was one of the best trips we ever had. First class operation, really enthusiastic crew, excellent food and wine and a small group of like minded people made our trip a real pleasure. If you have ever wanted to see the totems on Haida Gwaii and visit the old village sites this is the way to do it.
-Marty, Vancouver, BC