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Coastal Wildlife Adventure Cruise

Starting from INR 798673

Explore the beauty of Desolation Sound on board the Pacific Yellowfin, encountering whales, dolphins, eagles and bears as well as discovering the history and culture of the area.Sail through the secluded islands, tidal rapids and quiet inlets of Desolation Sound as you look out for a plethora of wildlife. From bears and birdlife to an array of marine species, there will be wildlife at every turn. Photograph the spectacular scenery of British Columbia, with glaciers carved into the land and calm coves bordered by towering granite cliffs. When not out exploring, relax on board the Pacific Yellowfin, dining on quality cuisine and chilling out on deck with a good book.

  • Duration
    8 days
  • Group Size
    5 to 15
  • Difficulty
    Moderate
  • Season
    June - July
Coastal Wildlife Adventure Cruise

Explore the beauty of Desolation Sound on board the Pacific Yellowfin, encountering whales, dolphins, eagles and bears as well as discovering the history and culture of the area.

Sail through the secluded islands, tidal rapids and quiet inlets of Desolation Sound as you look out for a plethora of wildlife. From bears and birdlife to an array of marine species, there will be wildlife at every turn. Photograph the spectacular scenery of British Columbia, with glaciers carved into the land and calm coves bordered by towering granite cliffs. When not out exploring, relax on board the Pacific Yellowfin, dining on quality cuisine and chilling out on deck with a good book.

 

WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP EXTRAORDINARY

  • Discover the beauty of Desolation Sound.
  • Harvest your own dinner of fresh seafood.
  • Plenty of activities to keep you entertained.
  • Staying on board the atmospheric Pacific Yellowfin.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
Whats included in this tour Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Whats not included in this tour Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
  1. DAY 1 ARRIVE VANCOUVER

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    Arrive into Vancouver and transfer to your city hotel to relax and explore the city. Depending what time you arrive, wander around the waterfront and grab a spot of dinner before getting ready for your Desolation Sound discovery.

     

  2. DAY 2 VANCOUVER – CAMPBELL RIVER AIRPORT

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    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading back to the airport to board your light aircraft flight to Campbell River where you will be met and taken to Taku Resort and Marina to start your trip. Board the Pacific Yellowfin where you will settle in and have a briefing about your upcoming journey. As you will arrive quite early your adventure begins straight away with your Captain setting sail into Desolation Sound.

    Overnight: Pacific Yellowfin(B, L, D)

     

  3. DAYS 3-6 EXPLORING DESOLATION SOUND

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    For the next few days you will have the opportunity to discover all that Desolation Sound has to offer. Not only does the area boast a huge variety of wildlife including bears, eagles, whales and dolphins, but also a wealth of cultural history and fantastic scenery too. The schedule is decided by the tides and wildlife locations, but you are likely to head out on the tenders in search of wildlife, enjoying kayaking and paddle boarding in tidal pools, watch whales from the bow of the ship, dine on fine cuisine and even harvest your own dinner from the fresh coastal waters including oysters, clams, crabs and mussels.

    Overnight: Pacific Yellowfin(B, L, D)

     

  4. DAY 7 DESOLATION SOUND – VANCOUVER

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    Spend your final day exploring the area before heading back to the marina. It’s now time to say goodbye to the stunning Desolation Sound. Disembark the Pacific Yellowfin and travel back to the airport for your flight back to Vancouver. Tonight you will have one more night in Vancouver where you can dine out and reminisce about your trip.

     

  5. DAY 8 DEPART VANCOUVER

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    Depending on your flight time you may have some time to explore the city. When you’re ready, transfer back to the airport for your onward flight home.

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Accomodation

  1. PACIFIC YELLOWFIN

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Essential

  • It is mandatory to carry the original government-issued any valid ID cards for Indian nationals and original passports for foreign nationals.
  • Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen lotions.
  • T-shirt, shirt or blouse - long sleeves and collars help to protect from the sun and mosquitoes (Neutral or Non-bright colored)
  • Comfortable walking shoes (or boots) and socks.
  • Preventative pharmaceuticals.

Refund

Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,

 

  • Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
  • Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
  • Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
  • Cancellations will be accepted only by email.

 

Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.

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