Nature cruise on Vancouver Island

This trip is for those who like to venture off the beaten track. It explores a mostly un-roaded area. You’ll walk through the rainforest, beach-combing on the sand, boat into wild creeks that empty into the sea, and cruise around Brooks Peninsula, which juts out almost to the offshore continental shelf.

Highlights include the Brooks Peninsula (a glacial refugium), Solander Island (home to puffins), Kyuquot Sound (with sea otters and the village of Kyuquot), lush inlets and sandy beaches, as well as a cruise around the northernmost tip (Cape Sutil) and on the protected eastern coast.

Seven miles off Brooks, the coastal world changes to the oceanic one, and on a fair day you might cruise to the shelf, where the ocean turns from green to blue, and wildlife goes to feed in the upwelling (whales, seabirds, and dolphins).

Thanks to special permits and collaborations with First Nations, you can access unspoilt areas and share unique moments with the locals.

If you’re looking for an immersive experience off the beaten track, let our passionate team guide you on an adventure that combines exploration, discovery and respect for nature.

DAY 1

• Board ship in Port Hardy (British Columbia).
• Orientation, whale watching on Vancouver Island’s northeast side.
• Cruising and exploring the Cape Sutil area (Vancouver Island’s northern tip).

DAY 2-3

• Cruising around the wild Brooks Peninsula.
• Weather permitting, cruising the continental shelf region where seabirds (albatross, puffins) and marine mammals forage.
• Anchorage and remote beach exploration.
• Rainforest and beach walks.
• Optional morning kayak.
• Anchorage in Nesparti Inlet.

DAY 4

• Kyuquot Sound exploration.
• Sea otter viewing, traditional salmon bake around campfire with gourmet dinner.

DAY 5-6

• Exploration of offshore group of islands and Rugged Point with sandy beaches and salal-rich headlands.
• Heading north around Brooks Peninsula.
• Puffin viewing.
• Possible black bear viewing and meadow exploration.
• Optional evening kayak, Quatsino Sound.
• Cruising to Klaskish and East Creek.

DAY 7

• Exploring “hanging rainforest gardens” or abundant intertidal life onshore.
• Transportation from Coal Harbour to Port Hardy airport (British Columbia).

THE BOAT

The Cascadia, elegant, robust and perfectly suited to exploring the wildest coastlines of British Columbia, is specially designed for top-of-the-range cruising. This expedition catamaran offers an ideal balance between comfort, performance and respect for the environment.

With 12 luxurious cabins for up to 24 passengers and a dedicated crew of 10, Cascadia promises an exclusive and intimate experience. Lightweight and spacious, it stands out for its ability to navigate the most secluded coves and offer privileged access to the region’s natural treasures.

Its unique design encourages an experience on a human scale, respectful of fragile ecosystems and coastal communities. On board, every moment is designed to immerse you fully in the richness and wild beauty of the coast.