Note that, as with all expedition cruises, itineraries vary depending on the interests of the guests, and the actions of weather and wildlife. This sample itinerary is meant to give you an idea of the typical trip.

Day 1 Orientation, cruising. Seabird island visit, wildlife watching, porpoises. Anchorage Saturna Island.

Day 2 Morning hike on Saturna Island, forest ecology learning. Cruising, beachcombing a remote island, sea lion haul out.

Day 3 Village visit, sailing in Georgia Strait or one of many channels in the area, walk to visit Canada's largest arbutus and Garry Oak meadow.

Day 4 Intertidal life, First Nations shell middens, wildflower meadows, remote island anchorage. Optional kayak.

Day 5 Sailing, island anchorage, evening kayaking.

Day 6 Cruising to Sidney.