Haida Gwaii Small Ship Expedition Cruise
Explore the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and the National Marine Conservation area
Travel creeks threading through old-growth forests and navigate the waterways between the communities of the islands. View incredible landscapes and search for a rich array of wildlife. Explore villages in old-growth forests and destinations inaccessible by land.
Appreciate the richness of Haida culture
• Enjoy a traditional Haida meal hosted at the home of a Haida elder
• Visit Haida Gwaii Museum and the Kay LInagaay Heritage Centre
• Tour SGang Gwaay Linagaay, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Seek out multitudes of seabirds and marine life
Tour a variety of coastal habitats with seasoned experts who know where to look for wildlife. Get down to water levels in sea kayaks for intimate exploration of the natural habitat!
Highlights
• Explore the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and the National Marine Conservation area
• Appreciate the richness of Haida culture
• Seek out multitudes of seabirds and marine life
We’ll meet our guide in the hotel lobby of our group hotel to begin our day program.
In the evening, we will gather for a welcome dinner.
We fly to Sandspit on Moresby Island today. Upon arrival, a shuttle service will be provided from the airport to the Northern Shores Lodge, where we will spend the night. Our guide will point out highlights of the area. You will have the evening to relax with your fellow travellers.
We’ll transfer to Alliford Bay for the ferry to Graham Island. We’ll visit the Haida Heritage Centre for a guided tour followed by a Haida lunch at Keenawaii’s Kitchen. We’ll take a short walk at Spirit Lake and return to Moresby Island.
We board our vessel at Moresby Camp and anchor overnight nearby. We depart early the next morning into the waters of Southern Moresby Island to explore the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve.
Daily activities include wildlife watching and shore excursions to explore Haida villages, old growth forests, beautiful creeks, and intertidal zones. We hope to encounter black bears, humpback whales, porpoise, fin whales, sea lions, and orca.
We’ll visit Windy Bay, site of the first totem pole raised in 130 years, and SGang Gwaay Llnagaay (Nan Sdins), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Each evening we will anchor in a different bay, with a chance to explore the shoreline by kayak.
We’ll disembark at Moresby Camp. There will be a charter bus waiting to shuttle the group to Sandspit airport. The trip by bus takes about an hour.
Travellers can do any last minute shopping at the souvenir shop located in the Sandspit airport, prior to your afternoon flight to Vancouver.
Itineraries are subject to change.
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Cabin
Additional charges:
5% tax: $650 CAD
Vessel Type: Yacht
Length: 82 feet/24.9 meters
Passenger Capacity: 12
Built: 2017
With state-of-the-art technology, this new yacht is the most breathtaking, elegant, and efficient tour vessel on the northwest Pacific coast. She carries twelve guests in six cabins with two lower beds and ensuite bathrooms. The wheelhouse on deck accommodates the entire group for meals at two tables with incredible views.
Food on Board
Meals are served family-style, in the wheelhouse, with 360-degree ocean views.
Fusion-style cuisine drawing on global influences is freshly made to suit a variety of tastes. Food is sourced locally when possible.
Passengers will enjoy optional hot breakfast. Tea and coffee are always available, and snacks such as home-baked muffins and cookies are served during the day. Food sensitivities and special diets can be accommodated with advance notice.
Facilities
Indoor Lounge
Outdoor Lounge
Observation Platform
Zodiac Platform
Salon
Kitchen
Inclusions
• Accommodation – Comfortable cabins with private bathrooms, towels, bathrobes, and toiletries
• All Meals – Buffet-style breakfast and lunch, à la carte dinners, early-bird breakfast, afternoon tea, and late-night snacks
• Expedition Activities – Guided excursions, including Zodiac cruises, onshore explorations, wildlife viewing, and community visits
• Onboard Educational Programming – Expert-led presentations, workshops, and interactive learning sessions about the destinations visited
• Onboard Facilities – Lounges, libraries, bars, wellness facilities (gym, sauna), and observation areas for scenic viewing
• Specialized Equipment – Rubber boots and life jackets provided for excursions
• Complimentary Expedition Jacket – Provided on all voyages.
• All Applicable Taxes and Fees – Credit card fees and port charges included in the expedition cost
• Basic wifi is included in the price on Exploris One, however, connectivity may vary depending on region
• Beverage package is included in the fare on Exploris One
• All meals from lunch day 1 to breakfast on day 10
• One hotel night in Vancouver at Adventure Canada group hotel in Vancouver
• One hotel night at Northern Shore Lodge in Sandspit
• All museum and park fees
Exclusions
• Optional Activities – Kayaking, pre/post tour extensions, and other specialized enhancements (eg, Fibre Arts Program)
• Gratuities – Recommended but not included in the expedition fare.
• Pre and Post Night Hotel Accommodation – we recommend travellers arrive in the gateway city at least 1 night prior to departure, and continue homeward travel one day after disembarkation
• Medical Evacuation Insurance – Mandatory for all travelers but not included.
• Alcohol and other beverages (such as canned soda) are available for purchase aboard Ocean Endeavour and Ocean Nova
• Wifi packages are available for purchase on Ocean Endeavour and Ocean Nova
• Specific commercial Vancouver to Sandspit flight required for tour (not included in price). Please contact us for details.
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