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Custom Motor Yacht Cruises on BC Coast
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Imagine that you and your family or friends are boarding our 54 foot ship, for a cruise on British Columbia's spectacular coast. The possibilities are endless, whether you are interested in wildlife, coastal scenery and cruising or as a remarkable romantic getaway with someone special! This beautiful motor yacht is capable of long journeys, and is fully equipped for comfort. Join us for a few hours, a few days or a week; fill your holiday with activity, adventure and some of the world's best whale and wildlife viewing or simply sit back, relax and enjoy Canada's most popular cruising destinations. There are amazing inlets, fjords, and spectacular coastlines to explore. We'll look at your preferred dates, ideas for where and what you'd like to experience, and we'll help you plan the trip of a lifetime for you, your family or friends! These are specialized small group charters, (maximum of 8 guests on day cruises and 6 guests on overnight cruises). Small groups ensure more privacy and personalized service for our guests, and, less impact on the environment and the animals we visit.
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These custom charters are suited to a variety of interests including photographers, filmakers, artists, or a private romantic getaway. Our ship has been used as a home and platform for amateur and professional photographers and film-makers. Many have joined us on BC’s central and north coasts, in the Great Bear Rainforest, to photograph and film Spirit Bears, Grizzly Bears, Wolves and Whales. British Columbia’s coast provides endless subjects for artists! Day cruises near Vancouver or longer trips to Princess Louisa Inlet, the Gulf Islands or Desolation Sound are just the beginning. Artists have joined us in Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site for eight day cruises, stopping at the old Haida village sites to sketch, paint and enjoy the serenity of this very unique Park. If you’ve enjoyed Haida art or the paintings of Emily Carr, you’ll want to visit the magical islands of Haida Gwaii in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Artists have travelled with us to “Islands of the Spirit Bear, Waters of the Humpbacks” to sketch and paint the soul stirring, ancient forests of the Great Bear Rainforest. For any artists interested in wildlife, this is truly a trip of a lifetime! Perhaps a romantic getaway is in order, maybe to propose to your partner, a small intimate wedding, honeymoon or anniversary - there are so many possibilities! Imagine sitting all alone with that special person, on the forward deck of the ship as magnificent scenery passes by. Appetizers with fine wine, or as an accompaniment to a meal could be prepared and served to you. Beach comb, walk a white sandy beach, enjoy a picnic lunch and watch the sun set on the ocean. Take two of the kayaks on board…explore the shoreline, enjoy the abundant inter tidal marine life and the serenity of your anchorage. Join us on BC's central coast for a visit to one of the coast's most pristine, remote and romantic beaches. Walk pure white sandy beaches, edged in turquoise water. Walk trails through ancient stands of cedar and hemlock. Watch humpback whales, as they seem to perform-tail lobbing, flipper slapping and full breaches - sure to take your breath away. Back on board the ship, enjoy the privacy of your own suite-a private stateroom with Queen size bed, with the adjoining stateroom as your dressing room and your own private bathroom.
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| Season: year round |
| Requirements: Water proof jacket and pants (not breathable, i.e. goretex), knee high (non-marking) rubber boots. Complete personal equipment list will be provided upon request. |
| Suggested Items: Backpack/daypack, water bottle, camera(s), binoculars, tripod. |
| Suggested Clothing: Complete clothing list will be provided upon request. |
| Difficulty: Easy |
| Restrictions: All details, meal information, group rates and suggestions for custom charters provided upon request. |
| Maximum Number of People: 6 |
| Equipment Provided: The ship is Transport Canada certified as a passenger vessel, carrying all the latest navigation and safety equipment. This 54 foot Hatteras Long Range Cruiser is capable of crossing oceans. Also, 16 foot Zodiac for shore excursions, kayaks on board for quiet exploration while at anchor, hip waders are available. Generator on board to charge camera batteries. |
| Transportation: Start & end points to be determined. Day trips may begin and end in Vancouver, BC. While longer, overnight excursions may begin in several locations on the coast such as Haida Gwaii - Queen Charlotte Islands or Prince Rupert. |
| Accommodations: Guests enjoy private accommodation (based on double occupancy) on board. For those single travellers who don't wish to share a room, there is a single berth in the pilothouse. There are two full bathrooms on board, both equipped with electric flushing toilets. Bath towels and facecloths are provided for guests, as well as all linens including pillows with cases, bottom sheets and duvets (non down filled), with duvet covers. Fresh hand towels are put out in each of the bathrooms daily. |
| Meal Information: All meals are included while on board. A wide array of cuisine is offered, made with the freshest ingredients available, flown to the ship each week. With wines chosen to compliment the dishes served, and herb garden on board, guests are sure to feel pampered. |
| Guide Information: Your lead guide and Captain is Eric Boyum. Eric has been exploring and working on the coasts of BC, Alaska, the Caribbean and the Sea of Cortez for over 25 years. Eric, also a professional firefighter, brings confidence to even the most timid or reticent of guests. One of the founding members of the Bear Viewing Association of BC, Eric is also the on board bear/wildlife guide and naturalist, sharing his vast knowledge of the natural and cultural histories of the coast. Eric has a great sense of humour and passion for the coast and its wildlife. Strict guidelines are followed for wildlife viewing as well as following protocols for visiting traditional First Nations land, honouring their culture and traditions. |
| Comments: On board our 54 foot ship, guests can lounge in the spacious comfort of our salon/galley area as magnificent scenery passes by outside. A cozy couch for sitting and reading, for visiting with other guests, or for an afternoon siesta, is a much sought after spot on board. Across from the couch, an L shaped seating area with a table, offers a spot to look at your latest photographs on your laptop, play cards or just have a cup of tea and a cookie. Across from the galley area is a "coffee bar", including a selection of teas, coffee and hot chocolate, along with a large bowl of fruit, home made cookies or other treats to entice you-help yourself whenever you like. Guests will love dining in our "revolving restaurant"-sitting at the dining table in our pilothouse-as the boat turns in the tide at anchor or as we travel during the day. (There are almost 360degree views from the pilothouse.) As we travel, guests are welcome to join the Captain in the pilothouse for briefings on points of interest, wildlife sightings, navigation instruction, or even to take a turn at the wheel of Great Bear II. Whether it's getting involved in the ship's steering and navigation or just sitting with a cup of coffee, a freshly baked treat and a good book, guests seem to love this special place on board. Outside on the foredeck there is plenty of room for photographers to use their tripods and a long settee for lounging. The aft deck, the entrance to the ship, is covered, which gives us space to hang outdoor gear, and the perfect spot for the chef's herb garden. All in all, there is plenty of room on board for guests and crew to enjoy each other or to enjoy some solitude in a private spot. The small group focus of these tours allow more personalized service, more privacy and more comfort. |
| Trip Duration |
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1 day
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$2500.00* per day/ship
Custom charters |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
If you have any questions or would like more information about a particular adventure, please email us.
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