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 Board at Victoria, orientation, cruising the Gulf Islands and Samsun Narrows. Shore exploration and anchorage, Gulf Islands.
Day 2 Hike through Garry oaks and forest to panoramic view. Visit to wildlife islets (seabirds, sealions). Optional evening kayak.
Day 3 Sailing Georgia Strait, watch for killer whales, exploring ashore in the northern Gulf Islands.
Day 4 Discovery Islands beaches and wildlife viewing.
Day 5 Seymour Narrows, historic Ripple Rock, porpoises, rainforest shore excursion, Port Neville.
Day 6 Johnstone Strait, Broughton Archipelago, historic village site, Alert Bay and U'Mista cultural centre.
Day 7 Broughton Archipelago, visit with researchers, visit to historic boardwalk village Telegraph Cove. Sailing to anchorage.
Day 8 Morning intertidal exploration. Cruising to Port McNeill.
