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Guest Comments - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
"A perfect vacation. Thank you for sharing your favorite spots in the Gulf Islands, Kevin. Your love of the area truly showed through. Thanks James for your knowledge and the twinkle in your eye. Thanks Drew for fabulous food and Maureen for all the many little things you do."
- Gail Hughes, Lacombe, AB

"Thanks to the captain & crew of the Majestic Maple Leaf for five thrilling days of non-stop adventure, wonderful food, beautiful laughs and amazing beauty…Hope to be back soon for more of the same!"
- Mary Kruze and Ried Strahan, San Diego, CA

"Wow! You all have allowed me the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream, to steer the Maple Leaf, my "V-Star of the ocean", one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. Kevin, please do what ever you have to do to keep your shared dream alive. To this crew, special thanks, you are all just wonderful, please keep on being simply who you are. Thanks, thanks, thanks! I'll be back."
- Herb Beattie, Calgary, Alberta

"The most unforgettable Easter Holiday. Truly an opportunity to examine my priorities, test my endurance and assure myself that I am capable of further such adventures. Memories revived of the first trip on the Maple Leaf. Wonderful camaraderie, excellent crew, incredible food."
- Jessica Smith, Victoria, BC

"I feel very reluctant about leaving this wonderful ship. It was an amazing experience for a prairie girl! Great crew, captain and naturalist. Learned a great deal. So many thanks for a marvelous time."
- Joyce Davenall Turner, Calgary, Alberta

"Thank you for the privilege of being aboard this beautiful ship, experiencing the magical beauty of the islands."
- Elspeth McVeigh, Vancouver and United Kingdom

"A magical trip thanks to the great passengers and wonderful crew. Kevin, it’s nice to know that this beautiful ship is in such skilled and caring hands. Thank you so much."
- Ian Pratt, Courtenay, B.C.

"Thank you for sharing the "other" Gulf Islands. I had no real idea how big my "backyard" is and how beautiful and diverse. Trips on B.C. Ferries will be disappointing in future now that I know how much more there is to see! Living on board the Maple Leaf was a pleasure - she’s gorgeous. Thanks for sharing her with us and making us feel at home."
- Suzanne Morphet, North Saanich, B.C.

"Thank you all for a great trip around some of the remoter Gulf Islands. Above all the very caring and helpful crew and capable and knowledgeable Captain made us feel very safe and secure. This was a wonderful experience and one I'm very happy to have shared with a congenial group of people."
- Shirley Leahy, Sidney, B.C.

"When you're sailing with the Maple Leaf, even the rainy days are memorable. It's a very uplifting feeling to realize that our planet still has places like the Gulf Islands, and people who can appreciate spending time there."
- Ted Baxter, Stratford, ON

"To the crew of the fabulous Maple Leaf, thank you all for making this trip so special and unforgettable; a lot of people talk about great service - you folks live it. I can only hope this crew will be with us on our next visit to the fame Elworthy Island."
- Douglas Elworthy, Regina, SK

"You've not only met my expectations - you've exceeded them. People speak of "the trip of a lifetime" and on behalf of my family I would like to say our three days together have been that. The trip has resulted in memories that will never be forgotten and perhaps instilled in all of us a strong desire to return in the years ahead. Happy sailing!"
- Skip Elworthy, Ontario

"I came to see the spring flowers in the Gulf Islands and I discovered the most interesting group of Canadian people. What a delightful group to be a part of. The backdrop of a beautiful Tall Ship - bald eagles, seagulls, sea lions, four gourmet meals a day - and a different organic wine each evening. Thank you Maple Leaf community for including me in an Easter I will never forget."
- Jane Morris, Shrewsbury, UK

"When I left Victoria 25 years ago, I thought I had seen and done almost everything there was to do in B.C. I didn't think the province had any surprises left for me. But this voyage and your exemplary service has shown me never again underestimate the beauty and creativity of the pacific coast and its people. Thank you for renewing my connection to the soil of British Columbia. I hope to see you again and wish you well in all your future endeavours."
- Derry McDonell, Cobourg, ON

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