Wild Wonders That We Have Explored and Supported Since 1986
The Great Bear Rainforest is alive with colour each spring. Wildflowers and brilliant green sedges fill the estuaries where grizzlies come out to forage. Enjoy these sights on a Great Bear Rainforest Spring tour where you will explore deep fjords, walk through estuaries, and watch wildlife emerge during the vibrant spring season.
Some departures may have slightly modified itineraries. Please confirm the itinerary with an Expedition Specialist.
- Bird migrations, newly awakened grizzly and black bears grazing on green sedges - experience it all on a small ship adventure.
Availability is always subject to confirmation. Please check with us before booking flights
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Day 1: Local Heiltsuk territorial welcome and visit to beautiful community big house. Depart from Bella Bella, cruising through islands to a protected conservancy in beautiful natural fjords.
Day 2: Explore fjords and estuaries and grizzly bear habitat, by small boat and walk, learning about bears’ lifecycle and looking for bears. Cruising the inner channel waters, watching for whales. Afternoon shore trip in bear habitat. Rainforest walk and watching for wildlife.
Day 3: Cruising up Dean Channel fjord. Stop at historic site, then visit to inlet covered in scenic waterfalls or scenic cove with kayaking and wildlife viewing potential.
Day 4: Morning kayak. Visit and soak in natural hot springs, next to ocean, in scenic inlet. Exploring the waterways and the Quatlena River system. Rainforest interpretive walk.
Day 5: Cruising across Fitzhugh Sound, watching whales. Entering the realm of the Great Bear Rainforest’s outer islands. Small boat exploration of the many islands in Nalu Passage. Heading to the offshore Goose Group of islands. Shore trips on island beaches, watching for sea otters. Exploring the fascinating intertidal life of the outer shores.
Day 6: Morning kayaking among the pretty Goose Group islands, watching for sea otters. Cruising to port, watching for wildlife along the way.
Itineraries are subject to change.
Cascadia
| Cabins | 12 |
|---|---|
| Length | 42 metres |
| Launched | 2007 |
Cascadia is a go-anywhere, expedition style catamaran. She accommodates up to 24 guests in 12 luxurious cabins, with a crew of 10. She is unlike any other vessel offering expeditions on the British Columbia coast, having been built specifically for high-quality, boutique cruises. Light, spacious and comfortable, she is also capable of reaching the wildest, most naturally rich places on the coast. Her small size and guest numbers provide an authentic, human-scale experience that respects the carrying capacity of coastal inlets and communities.
Ship And Accommodations Find comfort and solitude in your private cabin or enjoy time in any of the interior or outdoor lounges, or the “open” bridge. Cascadia’s large windows bring the outside in, and her separate dining area becomes a sophisticated “long table” event for meals. Her decks are wide and welcoming, with seating areas on different levels.
Salon Large windows surround the salon making it a perfect place to look for whales while staying protected, chat with other guests while lounging on our comfortable sofas, or enjoy a beverage from the nearby bar.
Dining Area Enjoy our chefs’ fine west-coast influenced creations while watching the sun go down. Sit and discuss your day’s adventure with your captain, afloat in a remote natural anchorage.
Terrace Lounge And Dining Area Dine alfresco on temperate evenings, lounge with your morning coffee, or watch the world go by during the day. This area is the perfect mix of outside and inside.
Bridge of Cascadia Cascadia’s bridge is open to you. You’ll have 180-degree views from here, along with being able to learn about navigation and the vessel systems from our crew. On the port side, you may also enjoy our indoor-outdoor loveseat. You can watch the world go by from behind a protective window, but still have quick access to the fresh air and the deck for whale watching.
Top Deck & Hot Tub Lounge on a chaise, soak under the stars, or enjoy the bird’s eye view of the ship and the world around her from Cascadia’s new top deck.
Cabins All cabins have individual climate control, wardrobes and an outside location, with windows for natural light. All have ensuites. All are ‘outside’ cabins, with windows for natural light.
Kayaks, Shore Boats, Naturalist Tools Cascadia has 6 double and 2 single kayaks for paddling in coves and bays, as well as two beautiful landing craft style tenders, custom designed for our program. She carries a suite of tools for exploring the natural world, including a hydrophone for listening to whales. Her library contains books on the cultural history and nature of the BC and Alaska coast.
Deck plans are for illustrative purposes only – The actual ship and cabin layout may differ.
