Vancouver Island’s Wild Side Supervoyage
A Vancouver Island Tour Unlike Any Other
This trip is for those who love to adventure beyond the norm. It explores unroaded coastline accessible only by small ship.
You’ll walk in the rainforest, beach-comb 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.
This journey takes you into a side of Vancouver Island that remains mostly untouched—shaped by the open Pacific, glacial headlands, old-growth rainforest, and waters rich with whales, sea otters, seabirds, and migratory marine life.
Highlights
• Embark on a multi-day expedition cruise of a side of Vancouver Island that most travellers—and even locals—never witness.
Day 1: Arrive in Port Hardy from Vancouver and settle into your accommodation at the Kwa’lilas Hotel. Meet your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Take a ferry to Alert Bay, visit the U’mista Cultural Centre, and enjoy an interpretive walk in a local ecological reserve. Evening embarkation aboard Cascadia for the start of your journey.
Day 3: After a scenic breakfast aboard Cascadia, venture into Holberg Inlet and Quatsino Narrows. Explore rugged shorelines and settle in Klaskish Inlet for your first dinner aboard.
Day 4: Explore East Creek for bear sightings, cruise around Solander Island to view sea lions and seabirds, and visit Nasparti Inlet for a walk on a beautiful beach. Evening kayak option available.
Day 5: Explore a temperate rainforest, visit the Bunsby Islands, and experience a traditional salmon bake on Spring Island with local stories shared by Indigenous hosts.
Day 6: Watch for sea otters, whales, and enjoy panoramic views from the hot tub aboard. Explore beaches at the northern tip of the island before anchoring in Shushartie Bay.
Day 7: Visit the legendary Billy Proctor and his unique museum, learn about his lifetime of beachcombing, and enjoy an evening kayak in the Broughton Archipelago.
Day 8: Wildlife viewing in Blackney Passage, explore the charming community of Telegraph Cove, and cruise Johnstone Strait to Port Neville for an evening anchorage.
Day 9: Witness the Devils Hole whirlpool at Dent Rapids, explore pictographs in Walsh Cove, and enjoy a three-course dinner under the stars.
Day 10: Visit Brem River for bear viewing, explore the Prideaux Haven, and finish the day in Tenedos Bay for a peaceful evening kayak.
Day 11: Walk along the shores of Mitlenatch Island to see wildlife, then cruise to Copeland Islands for a final evening cruise or kayak and a four-course dinner.
Day 12: After a final breakfast, disembark at Campbell River, enjoy a winery tour of the Cowichan Valley, and end your adventure in Victoria, the historic capital of British Columbia.
Day 13: Historical Tour of Victoria (included on 13-day tour only).
Itineraries are subject to change.
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Additional charges:
Sustainability fee per person: $200 CAD
Vessel Type: Catamaran
Passenger Capacity: 24
Length: 138 ft / 42 m
Built/Refurbished: 2007/2018/2019
Cascadia is a 138-foot expedition catamaran built for small-group exploration along the wild British Columbia coast. She carries 24 guests in 12 outside cabins, each with windows, en-suite bathrooms and individual climate control. Four decks provide a mix of quiet corners and open viewing spaces: a protected salon with a bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a terrace lounge, and a top deck with loungers and a hot tub. The bridge is open to guests for 180-degree views and insight into navigation. Kayaks, custom landing craft, a hydrophone, and a natural history library support shore landings and wildlife encounters. The design leans on light, space and stability, allowing access to remote inlets while maintaining a comfortable, human-scale experience.
Cabin categories range from 160 to 235 square feet. Lower-deck and some main-deck cabins offer queen or twin beds and large portholes; mid-level cabins add more floor space, outside doors, generous windows and heated slate-floor bathrooms; the two bridge-deck suites are the largest, with king beds, extra seating and extensive natural light. All include storage, power outlets, bathrobes, and climate control. Mobility requirements centre on navigating stairs between decks and boarding shore boats via landing-craft ramps. Limitations apply for travellers with significant mobility impairments, but one main-deck cabin includes an accessible bathroom.
Inclusions
• All meals, snacks and beverages prepared from the freshest ingredients by our superb chef.
• Fine wines featured with the evening meal, and a limited amount of beer included and available throughout the trip. (Liquor is not a large part of our trips, so plan on light consumption).
• Services of our naturalist and professional crew.
• Shore excursions.
• Use of gear on board, including rubber boots, kayaks and fishing gear (with fishing licence).
• All accommodations on your vessel and, on trips with a land day, in a local lodging.
Exclusions
• The price does not include transportation to or from the starting and ending points of the Maple Leaf, Swell, and Cascadia trips, except for flights from Vancouver to the start of Cascadia’s Haida Gwaii trips and trips with a current Flight Promotion.
• Canadian trips are subject to a 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST), while Alaska trips are exempt.
• There is also a sustainability fee of $200 added to each fare on booking.
• Tipping for the crew is not included and is confidential and at your discretion.
• Fishing licenses are not included and must be acquired by guests wanting to fish prior to their trip.
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