The Coast in Motion: A Season of Wild Abundance
This time of year, the coast is alive with movement.
Humpback whales surge northward, carving their ancient migration routes through deep ocean channels. Salmon gather and leap in sparkling rivers. Bears emerge, hungry and alert, ready to feast. And the flavours of the land—wild greens, shellfish, smoked salmon, fine wines—flow in a seamless dance with the sea.
This is nature in full swing. A living story of migrations and harvests, tides and traditions, all intersecting to create a coastline that never stands still. Out here, every day feels like a chapter in something greater.
So when you come aboard with us now, you’re not just joining an itinerary—you’re stepping into a landscape mid-stride. Wildlife follows ancestral paths, Indigenous communities lead a powerful cultural resurgence, and a new kind of travel ethos is gaining ground—one rooted in regeneration and respect.
Choose Your Chapter:
🛥️ Whale-Rich Summers
The central coast, north of Bella Bella, comes alive in summer. Humpbacks breach in epic migrations. Seabirds whirl above. If you’re lucky, you might even glimpse the elusive coastal wolf patrolling sandy shores.
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Whales and Totems | Explore Indigenous culture and Johnstone Strait’s whales.
Departs Jul 9–14 aboard Maple Leaf | $5,300 pp -
Whales and Wild Isles | Discover sea otters, remote beaches, and the Great Bear Rainforest.
Jul 28–Aug 5, Aug 6–14 aboard Cascadia | From $10,950 pp
Aug 16–20 | 5-day version | From $6,110 pp -
Great Bear Rainforest & Kitlope | Only 3 cabins left. Waterfalls, grizzlies, and ancient fjords await.
Aug 21–28 | From $9,570 pp
🍂 Autumn: The Salmon-Bear Dance
Later in fall, the Great Bear Rainforest erupts in life. Salmon surge upstream. Grizzlies gather. Eagles fill the skies. This is nature’s most dramatic act—and you’re invited.
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Great Bear Rainforest in Fall | Witness bears, whales, and eagles in primeval wilderness.
Multiple sailings in October
From $9,500 (Maple Leaf), $12,150 (Swell & Cascadia) -
Desolation Sound | A tranquil coastal escape with fall colours and warm waters.
Oct 20–24 aboard Maple Leaf | From $3,550 pp
🍷 Flavour Voyages: A Taste of the Coast
Even the culinary world is moving here—harvests from island farms, wines from lush valleys, and beers brewed steps from the sea. This fall, board a boutique vessel where seascapes meet slow food, and every course is a celebration of place.
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Wines & Islands | Vineyard walks, sea lion sightings, and fine dining aboard a luxury catamaran.
Oct 29–Nov 2 | From $7,110 pp -
Craft Beer & Culinary Cruise | One cabin left! A voyage through BC’s thriving craft brewing scene.
Oct 27–31 aboard Swell | $4,550 pp
