Our 5-night to 11-night expedition cruises explore an area's nature and culture up close. Each trip takes place in a region of the coast that is widely regarded as a must-see location.
You will travel with a small group of guests and expert crew. Your experience of the coast's rainforests, fjords, islands, wildlife and cultures will be authentic, exclusive and profound.
Use the links on the right to choose your trip. Read on to learn about what you'll experience on a trip aboard Maple Leaf.
How We Travel
We experience the entire environment on our trips, not just the "viewscape". Each day we awake in an anchorage, cruise on the 92-foot schooner Maple Leaf, and go ashore often with inflatable boats to experience the magic of different habitats and the special life that inhabits each area. We also have kayaks on board.
Wildlife and Nature
Each trip is timed to coincide with peak wildlife phenomena, such as whale and seabird migrations or the presence of bears in key viewing areas. Our extremely experienced crew live on the coast and have access to the best places - where many types of operators are forbidden to go. Your experience will be enhanced by learning from the coast's best naturalists.
Coastal Cultures
Human civilizations have existed on this coast since at least the last ice age, if not far longer. There is a rich cultural history here, both of First Nations cultures and of more recent pioneer cultures. Your learning about these cultures includes visits to important sites and conversations and interpretation with residents of the areas we visit.
The Journeys on Maple Leaf
Tip: You can use the links on the left to move between each journey's description, price, photos and videos, booking information, and other resources.
Alaska Adventure | Great Bear Rainforest | Great Bear Rainforest & Kitlope Supervoyage
Gulf Islands, BC |
Queen Charlotte Islands - Haida Gwaii | Vancouver Island Vacation by Sail
Whale Watching Cruise | Galapagos Islands Cruise Tour |
Culinary & Beer Tasting Tour
Painting Holiday, Gulf Islands, BC | Painting Holiday, Whales and Totems | Family Vacations