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11 of the best wildlife cruises for 2024 and beyond
Journeys through Arctic waters, expeditions in the Amazon and island-hopping in the Galápagos: these voyages bring visitors closer to the wildlife inhabiting some of the most unique parts of the natural world.
The cruise industry is seeing a surge in demand for expeditions that bring us closer to the diversity of wildlife inhabiting some of the most pristine parts of our natural world. From journeys through Arctic waters, expeditions in the Amazon rainforest and island-hopping in the volcanic Galápagos archipelago, we round up 11 of our favourites for the year ahead.
1. Gannets & dolphins in New Zealand
On Lindblad’s National Geographic Orion expedition ship, the Coastal New Zealand journey takes up to 102 guests on an adventure either southbound from Auckland to Milford Sound or northbound from Milford to Auckland. The Bay of Islands, Great Barrier Island, Kaikoura and Dunedin feature among the stops on this coastal odyssey, which takes in spectacular landscapes such as the legendary fiords of Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound. Along the way, exploratory hikes led by expedition guides and expert naturalists bring you near Australasian gannets, little blue penguins (the world’s smallest penguin) and yellow-eyed penguins, with whale-watching and sightings of dusky dolphins a part of the experience in the seas off Kaikoura. The coastal New Zealand experience also offers insights into Māori culture, plus an introduction to the country’s culinary specialities and wines is also on the itinerary.
2. Reindeer & Arctic foxes in Greenland
Immense glaciers, jagged peaks and Arctic tundra make up the dramatic landscapes of what’s recognised as the world’s largest island, spanning an area of 836,330sq miles. It’s also the setting for the world’s largest national park, Northeast Greenland. This Arctic environment is the habitat for land mammals like the polar bear, reindeer, musk ox, moose and Arctic fox, with ringed seals, humpback and minke whales also seen off the coast. AE Expeditions offers the Greenland Odyssey via its new 71-cabin, 100% climate-neutral expedition ship, Sylvia Earle , which has a Citizen Science Centre on board. Cruises, aimed at getting passengers off the ship and into nature as much as possible, head between key coastal sites such as Kangerlussuaq Fjord, Prince Christian Sound and the UNESCO World Heritage Area of Ilulissat Icefjord with opportunities to spot the island’s wildlife from the rigid inflatable boats, on hikes and via kayak.
3. Pink dolphins in the Peruvian Amazon
Three vessels — the four-suite Delfin I , 14-suite Delfin II and 22-suite Delfin III — make up the fleet of Peruvian-owned Delfin Amazon — the first cruise company to have become a part of Relais & Chateaux. Expeditions on these three upscale vessels navigate the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in the Upper Peruvian Amazon. Authenticity is brought into the sustainably built vessels through the integration of craftsmanship by artisan communities, the sourcing of food from local growers for its gourmet Amazonian Peruvian cuisine, and community engagement initiatives, which have included developing a women’s artisan programme. Expeditions in the company of expert naturalist guides see you kayaking alongside pink river dolphins and catching sight of brown-throated sloths, Southern Amazon red squirrels, howler monkeys, pygmy marmosets and the myriad species of bird seen in this national reserve, known as the largest protected flooded forest in the world.
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4. Penguins & finches in the Galápagos islands
An archipelago with as much as 97% of its land classified as national park and 51,352sq miles included within the Galápagos Marine Reserve, these Ecuadorian islands are among the world’s best for wildlife discovery. A wealth of endemic creatures, such as the Galápagos giant tortoise, Galápagos finch — the bird that helped Darwin come up with his theory on the evolution of species — and the Galápagos penguin, are among nearly 9,000 wildlife species found on land and in the water. In 2022, Aqua Expeditions became the latest operator to host cruises here, with the introduction of its 16-guest cruising yacht, Aqua Mare . This expedition cruise specialist, set apart by its commitment to conservation, community and sustainability, combines a small-group immersion into this wildlife-rich archipelago with an upscale onboard experience that includes the culinary concept of celebrated Peruvian chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
5. Penguins in Antarctica
Among the newest cruises to arrive in Antarctica is the 2023-launched expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit . The luxurious expedition vessel, featuring interiors by Adam D Tihany and a wealth of contemporary art (following an exploration theme), is built to PC6 Polar Class standards for reaching remote environments. Joining the ship’s 132 all-balcony cabins is around 30,000sq ft of deck space with indoor and outdoor guest areas, including the Constellation Lounge, Discovery Centre and Colonnade restaurant, affording almost 270-degree views. Adding to wildlife viewing potential, imagery from miles around is broadcast from a 4K GSS Cineflex Camera mounted on the mast of the Constellation Lounge to monitors throughout the ship and in guest suites.
A 24-person expedition team of scientists, scholars and naturalists is on board this ship to lead a variety of expedition activities on the vessel’s 24 rigid inflatable boats and kayaks. A highlight of the vessel is its two state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly custom-built submarines, capable of taking six guests down to depths of 300 metres for an immersion into the marine habitat. During the ship’s time in Antarctica — reached via the Drake Passage from Ushuaia — days are spent kayaking among giant icebergs, whale-watching and trekking across the ice to see penguin colonies up close. The ship will return to Antarctica each winter.
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6. Walruses & polar bears in Svalbard
Co-founded by two avid explorers, this small ship expedition specialist offers responsible exploration of remote corners of the polar regions. A team of expedition leaders and photography experts, among other specialists such as an Arctic researcher and ornithologist, provide an immersion into the Arctic and Antarctic environment. Following its inauguration in 2019, the micro-cruise operator launched its newest vessel, M/V Vikingfjord , this September. The 12-guest expedition ship — ice-strengthened so it can navigate the harder-to-reach areas only small ships can access — launched as the most environmentally friendly small ship in the polar regions, promising a 95% reduction in NOX emissions.
A large observation lounge, restaurant, hot tub and sauna join the eight spacious cabins on this ship, which features modern Scandinavian-style decor. Its two rigid inflatable boats facilitate land exploration throughout the voyage. The ship began its expedition offering in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago (where the ship will also be next summer), with exploration of this dramatic landscape’s glaciers, mountains and fjords beginning in the most northerly town in the world, Longyearbyen. Polar bears, whales and walruses can be spotted on rigid inflatable excursions, while hikes take you to historic sites, such as abandoned whaling stations, and entail sightings of reindeer and Arctic foxes.
7. Sloths in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is home to over 500,000 plant and animal species — from the hummingbird to the sloth — and 29 national parks. New luxury cruise operator Explora Journeys , which launched its first ship last August, hosts the 14-day Central America to Centre Stage in Los Angeles voyage in 2024, taking in wilderness areas of Costa Rica, such as Manuel Antonio National Park, and passing through Panama and Mexico.
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8. Zebras & rhinos in South Africa
Winelands and Wildlife, a wildlife-focused cruise in South Africa, highlights the diversity of this country’s ecosystems. Spot zebra, giraffe and rhino, among other animals, at a game reserve in the Southern Karoo Highlands, pay a visit to the African penguins inhabiting Cape Peninsula’s Boulders Beach and ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point in the biodiverse Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
9. Reefs & forests in Melanesia
A sub-region of Oceania, Melanesia stretches from New Guinea to the islands of Fiji, encompassing Fiji, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. On Scenic’s Mysteries of Melanesia cruise, passengers on board Scenic Eclipse glimpse reef systems, forests, cliffs, coves and rocky headlands. The ship’s Discovery Team leads snorkelling, diving and hiking excursions, with a naturalist also on board to share their expertise.
10. Lemurs in Madagascar
Rich in endemic species, Madagascar is the only country where lemurs live in the wild; other curiosities like the fossa and chameleon are also found on this island of forests and mangroves, whose coastal areas are home to turtles and whale sharks. The Adventure in Madagascar cruise takes in the northern tip and its islets, as well as Ankarafantsika National Park and the UNESCO biosphere reserves of the south west.
11. Corals in Indonesia
Komodo, Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea’s Spice Islands are all a part of the Coral Triangle — known as ‘the Amazon of the Seas’ for its biodiversity, including almost 600 coral species. Manta rays, dolphins and dugongs are among the marine species living here. Aqua Expeditions hosts multi-day voyages through each archipelago on its 15-suite explorer yacht Aqua Blu , with expert guides also on board.
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In the decades before the Pacific Rim National Park was born in 1970, this moss-laden landscape of mist and surf was a little-known outpost, a world apart. If adventurers managed to coax a vehicle across the tortuous road that led west from Port Alberni to the isolated ports of Tofino and Ucluelet, finding a bed was a simple matter at one of the few local inns. The alternative was constructing a driftwood shelter on one of the fabulous beaches nearby.
One million visitors a year now make this same journey on black-topped highway 4 (Pacific Rim Highway) to experience the romantic isolation of the region. It’s a tribute to the scale of this environment that so many travellers can be absorbed into it and still leave it so (apparently) empty.
The open ocean stretches off unbroken and vacant, while the elemental forces at play here – the winds and the tide, the sun and the rain – excite within visitors a deep-seated resonance, a sense of belonging to this place. Undoubtedly, the same chaos that reigns in winter during gale-force storms mimics, on a microcosmic scale at least, the fury of the Big Bang. And on eternal summer evenings, when a magenta sunset ignites the ocean’s summer evenings, there’s a peace so prevalent that you could almost bottle it and call it salvation. Take your pick of moods; they’re both soul-satisfying.
Nowhere else on earth has the meeting of land and sea created the magnificent beauty of Canada’s Pacific Coast. The spectacular Pacific Rim National Park is the only national park on Vancouver Island, providing protection for substantial rain forests and an amazing marine environment on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The full force of the mighty Pacific Ocean mercilessly pounds the constantly changing shores of this rugged coastline.
The territory now known as the Pacific Rim National Park has a significant history , having been inhabited by the Nuu-chah-nulth people for thousands of years. A rich natural heritage evolved as Vancouver Island became isolated from the mainland, retaining a great diversity of mammals , birds , reptiles , amphibians and fish species .
This unique park encompasses a total area of 49,962 hectares of land and ocean in three separate geographic units – Long Beach , the Broken Group Islands and the West Coast Trail. Features of the park include long sandy beaches, an island archipelago, old-growth coastal temperate rainforest and significant Nuu-chah-nulth archaeological sites.
Recreational and outdoor adventure opportunities in the Pacific Rim National Park are numerous:
- Camping in Pacific Rim National Park
- Canoeing & Kayaking in Pacific Rim National Park
- Cycling & Mountain Biking in Pacific Rim National Park
- Diving in Pacific Rim National Park
- Fishing in Pacific Rim National Park
- Hiking & Backpacking in Pacific Rim National Park
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- Whale watching & Whale Festivals in Pacific Rim National Park
The weather in the Pacific Rim area has a profound effect on any planned activities, as precipitation along the west coast of Vancouver Island is amongst the heaviest in the world. Match the season with your desired activity, and come prepared for rain, awe-inspiring winter storms and glorious sunshine! Visit the Park Information Centre for information on all Visitor Services .
The best known and most visited of the 3 regions, Long Beach is famous for the long sandy beaches of Schooner Cove and Wickaninnish and Florencia Bays, stretching between the two villages of Tofino and Ucluelet.
The 13,715-hectare Long Beach unit incorporates numerous rocky points and headlands, offshore islets and the mudflats of Grice Bay, an important wintering habitat and stopover for migrating waterfowl.
The impressive Green Point Campground caters to campers and RVs and, along with the Wickaninnish Centre and Parks Canada, provides valuable and interesting heritage learning programs on cultural features and the natural ecosystem of the Pacific Rim National Park.
Long Beach caters to visitors seeking to relax in the picnic areas, comb the beaches or stroll along the trails and boardwalks.
Radar Hill, just south of Tofino, provides a great view of Tofino Inlet, Meares Island and Gowlland Rocks. Naturalists watch whales from shore or follow the self guided Shorepine Bog Trail to study the moss, plants and interesting bugs found in a bog environment.
Late June to early September is high season in the Park and surrounding area. Mid-October through mid-March is the Park low season. Expect most park facilities, including the Wickaninnish Centre, the Park Information Centre and Green Point Campground to be closed. Visitors can drive the Pacific Rim Highway (Highway 4) from Port Alberni to Long Beach, 68 miles (108 km) of paved winding mountain highway. Busses run between Port Alberni and Ucluelet/Tofino, or the more adventurous can hop aboard the MV Frances Barkley for the trip down the Alberni Inlet and Barkley Sound to Ucluelet.
- Broken Group Islands
The Broken Group Islands Unit consists of over 100 islands, islets and rocky outcrops scattered in the centre of Barkley Sound, between Loudoun Channel and Imperial Eagle Channel.
This unit totals 10,607 hectares, of which only 1,350 hectares is land.
The larger of the forested islands are Effingham, Turret, Turtle, Dodd, Jacques, Nettle and Gibraltar Island.
The Broken Group is known internationally for awesome kayaking and wilderness camping enjoyed by organized adventurers seeking escape to the remote and desolate islands within the park. Natural features of this tranquil group of islands include lagoons, sandbars, blowholes, arches and secluded anchorages. Ancient native middens, village fortifications, stone fishtraps and archaeological sites stimulate the imagination of visitors to this traditional territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth people.
There are seven designated camping areas in the Broken Group Islands within national park boundaries, located on Hand, Dodd, Willis, Turret, Clarke, Gilbert, and Gibraltar Islands. All island visitors and users must camp in these designated campsites. Random campers will be asked to move to one of the designated campsites. All the campsites are small, and cannot sustain large groups. Please practice low impact camping techniques.
Camping was discontinued on Benson Island in May 2009 out of respect for its cultural significance. Archaeological research dates traditional use of Benson Island for over 5,000 years. Tseshaht First Nation’s oral traditions name this site as their origin place where the first Tseshaht man (Naasiya’atu) and woman (Naasayilhim) were created. It became the site of their principal village of Ts’ishaa. It is from this village that the Tseshaht derive their name, as Tseshaht literally means “people of Ts’ishaa”. Visitors are encouraged to visit Benson Island during the day and return to designated campsites for the night.
Maximum stay on each island campsite is 4 days. Maximum group size is 10 person total, and applies to private and commercial and non-profit groups. Maximum stay in the Broken Group Islands is 14 days. Solar composting outhouses are provided at all eight campsites. Please follow the posted directions for use of these facilities.
Camping fees in the Broken Group Islands are from May 1 to September 30. Fees are mandatory, non-refundable, and will be collected by a National Park licensed concessionaire at the campsites in the morning and evening. A Use Permit will be issued when fees are paid. VISA, MasterCard and cash are accepted.
Canoe and kayak access to the Broken Group Islands from Bamfield or Ucluelet is not recommended due to the exposed passages. Boaters and ocean paddlers can access the Broken Group Islands via Toquart Bay in northwest Barkley Sound. The unsigned road turnoff is located about 12 km northeast of the junction of Highway 4 and the Tofino-Ucluelet Highway.
A BC recreation campsite is located at Toquart Bay on the North side of Barkley Sound providing a boat launch for access to the islands. The popular Torquart Bay Recreation Campsite sees a lot of traffic from kayakers heading over to the Broken Islands. There are about 15 oceanside open tent sites, as well as RV areas, a cement boat launch, and lovely south-facing sand beaches. There is a parking fee for those who wish to park at the site but not camp there. From Port Alberni follow the Pacific Rim Highway 4 for about 50 miles (80 kms). Turn left at the sign for Torquart Bay on to the Maggie Lake Forest Service Road and follow it for 15.5 km.
The MV Frances Barkley will transport paddlers, kayaks and canoes to Sechart, on the fringe of the Broken Group Islands. The passenger and cargo vessel travels between Port Alberni, the Broken Group Islands, Ucluelet and Bamfield during the spring, summer and fall.
West Coast Trail
The West Coast Trail Unit of the park includes the section of coast southeast of Barkley Sound between the villages of Bamfield and Port Renfrew. This 25,640-hectare strip contains the 75-kilometre historic West Coast Trail, originally constructed for the rescue of unfortunate mariners shipwrecked off the treacherous west coast of Vancouver Island.
This internationally acclaimed hiking trail largely retraces an old telegraph route first established in 1890, and follows a rugged shoreline where approximately 66 ships have met their demise along this stretch of the “Graveyard of the Pacific”. The old telegraph line once connected Victoria with Cape Beale near present day Bamfield. Shipwreck survivors followed the rough and arduous trail in either direction, finding shelter in wooden cabins constructed at intervals along the route.
The land of the West Coast Trail unit is temperate coastal rainforest dominated by old-growth spruce, hemlock and cedar. Some of the tallest and largest trees in Canada grow along the West Coast Trail and in the adjacent Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park.
The topography of the region features natural wonders like the Hole-in-the-Wall, a natural sandstone arch carved by relentless wave action over time, the Tsusiat Falls at the mouth of the Tsusiat River, the Nitinat Lakes and Narrows and countless caves, creeks, coves, tidal pools and rocky headlands.
Recreation is decidedly of the wilderness variety! The merits of hiking the challenging West Coast Trail are known around the world. Of equal stature in the paddling world is the Nitinat Triangle Canoe Route, a gruelling battle against the wilderness, winds and extensive portages.
Access to the West Coast Trail unit of the park is via the trailheads at Bamfield and Port Renfrew.
Pacific Rim National Park is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, stretching between Port Renfrew on the southwest coast to near Tofino on the central west coast of Vancouver Island.
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- Pacific Rim (West Coast)
- Pacific Rim Highway 4
- Barkley Sound
- Port Renfrew
- Port Alberni
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More Information: Parks Canada – British Columbia Website: www.pc.gc.ca Phone: 250-726-4600 (Pacific Rim NP Information Centre – Year Round)
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More than just wildlife viewing, our interpretive and very personal tours include a scenic cruise through the sheltered waters and breathtaking scenery of the Broken Group Islands and an optional gourmet meal while at anchor. Romantic Evening Cruises and Private Charters are also available. We will share our love and enthusiasm for the area and make your West Coast experience an unforgettable one.
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LOCAL CUISINE
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Day 2: Inside Passage, Canada
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popular Shore Excursions
Amazing experiences coming soon..
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UNSPOILED BACKDROP
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ADVENTURE MAZE
Day 3: sitka, alaska.
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LINKS TO THE PAST
Bering history in mind.
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FOR THE BIRDS
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Day 4: Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska
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FACE TO FACE
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ANIMAL HOUSE
Day 4: juneau, alaska.
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SEAFARING SAFARI
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BECOME A MASTER MUSHER
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GO FOR THE GOLD
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Day 5: Ketchikan, Alaska
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WILDERNESS WANDERING
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LORD OF THE FJORD
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Day 7: Inside Passage, Canada
Day 8: vancouver, british columbia.
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Join Archipelago Wildlife Cruises on a Ucluelet whale watching & wildlife tour into Barkley Sound and through the Broken Group Islands to enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife of a Vancouver Island nature cruise. ... We offer a relaxing wildlife cruise with a personal touch. With a spacious cabin, washroom, comfortable seating inside and ...
Our cruise begins in Ucluelet Inlet, an active fishing harbour, rich in history and blessed with an abundance of wildlife. Upon entering the Broken Group Islands section of Pacific Rim National Park, our journey takes us past deserted beaches and unspoiled scenery as we wind our way through the sheltered waters of these islands.
Archipelago Wildlife Cruises. For an unforgettable West Coast experience, step aboard our spacious 53 foot luxury motor yacht for a tour unlike any other to look for whales, bears, sea lions, sea otters and other wildlife in comfort. More than just wildlife viewing, our interpretive tours include a scenic cruise through the sheltered waters of ...
Upon leaving the inlet we cruise around the George Fraser Islands and beyond in search of whales and other wildlife such as sea lions, seals, sea otters and a variety of sea bird species. Depending on weather and wildlife activity we either explore a corner of the Broken Group Islands or take a sheltered route along the Vancouver Island shoreline.
This is a wonderful opportunity to cruise the beautiful Broken Group Islands aboard a 53-foot luxury yacht. We were not disappointed as we saw all the usual wildlife: a black bear scouring the shoreline for small crabs, a humpback whale surfaced numerous times, basking sea lions and harbour seals, + a few sea otters lolling about on their backs.
For an experience unlike any other, step aboard our luxurious 53-foot motor yacht, the "Raincoast Maiden", to view whales, bears, sea lions, eagles and
Archipelago Wildlife Cruises. Step aboard our spacious 53 foot motor yacht to view whales, bears, sea lions, sea otters and other wildlife in comfort. Our award winning tours include a cruise through the breathtaking Broken Group Islands and a gourmet meal while at anchor. We also offer evening cruises and private charters.
More than just wildlife viewing, our interpretive tours include a scenic cruise through the sheltered waters of the Broken Group islands section of Pacific Rim National Park and a gourmet meal while at anchor. Romantic evening wildlife cruises and private charters are also available.
For an experience unlike any other, step aboard our luxurious 53-foot motor yacht, the "Raincoast Maiden", to view whales, bears, sea lions, eagles and
This expedition cruise specialist, set apart by its commitment to conservation, community and sustainability, combines a small-group immersion into this wildlife-rich archipelago with an upscale ...
Archipelago Wildlife Cruises. For an unforgettable West Coast experience, step aboard our spacious 53 foot luxury motor yacht for a tour unlike any other to look for whales, bears, sea lions, sea otters and other wildlife in comfort. More than just wildlife viewing, our interpretive tours include a scenic cruise through the sheltered waters of ...
Archipelago Wildlife Cruises. Bird Watching, Whale Watching, Wildlife Tours, Sightseeing, Boating, Accessibility. 5.00 (250) 726-8289; Website; ... Romantic evening wildlife cruises and private charters are also available. Subscribe To our HelloBC Newsletter. We'll bring BC to your inbox. * Get Connected.
Apr 21, 2024 - For an unforgettable West Coast experience, step aboard our spacious 53 foot luxury motor yacht for a tour unlike any other to look for whales, bears, sea lions, sea otters and other wildlife in co...
Archipelago Wildlife Cruises. Treat yourself to an unforgettable west coast adventure and join Al & Toddy Landry aboard their luxurious 53 foot motor yacht for a day of whales, wildlife and spectacular scenery. The "Raincoast Maiden" is a spacious yacht equipped with a washroom and comfortable seating inside and out. Enjoy the magical ...
Archipelago Wildlife Cruises » Vargas Island Provincial Park Donald Lovegrove 2018-12-18T01:07:57-08:00. ... We offer a relaxing wildlife cruise with a personal touch. With a spacious cabin, washroom, comfortable seating inside and out, guests can sit back and take in the abundant wildlife and magical scenery with a taste of luxury. Truly a ...
Our Boat Tours. Award winning Vancouver Island boat tours that are unique and personal: Our boat is luxurious, comfortable, and we'll look for whales, bears, sea otters, sea lions, seals, eagles and other wildlife. We'll cruise the narrow channels of the Broken Group Islands and serve you a gourmet lunch while at anchor.
More than just wildlife viewing, our interpretive tours include a scenic cruise though the sheltered waters of the Broken Group Islands and an optional gourmet meal while at anchor. We also offer Evening cruises and private charters. 1943 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet See Map. +1 250.726.8289. [email protected].
Archipelago Wildlife Cruises » Boating, Sailing & Cruising around Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and Discovery Islands Donald Lovegrove 2018-12-18T01:07:57-08:00
Tour Price: (includes binoculars, coffee, tea & water and other extras) Please add 5% Tax. No Additional Fees / Surcharges. $149 Adults (19 & older) $139 Youths (13 - 18) $119 Children (1 - 12) $ 0 Infants (under 1) To book this as a PRIVATE TOUR, please scroll down to see our evening charter rates.
Archipelago Wildlife Cruises, Ucluelet, British Columbia. 898 likes · 5 talking about this · 78 were here. Whales, wildlife & spectacular scenery! Broken Group Islands Wildlife Cruise, Evening...
Archipelago Wildlife Cruises » Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Donald Lovegrove 2018-12-18T01:07:57-08:00. Premier Listings for Pacific Rim National Park. In the decades before the Pacific Rim National Park was born in 1970, this moss-laden landscape of mist and surf was a little-known outpost, a world apart. If adventurers managed to coax a ...
Rather than focus our tours on one or other species, we offer an all-round wildlife tour. Within a few hours there is the possibility of seeing whales, harbor porpoises, black bears, two species of sea lion, harbor seals, sea otters, bald eagles, and a variety of sea birds. Although we don't see every species every day, we see most species ...
This archipelago spans 25,000 miles from Seattle to Prince Rupert near the Alaskan border. Here you'll ply calm waters sheltered between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island. Along the way catch a glimpse of breathtakingly rugged scenery, plus staggering wildlife like salmon sharks, white spirit bears and millions of seabirds.
ENQUIRE to use our secure online form to submit our TOUR ENQUIRY form to check availability. BOOK HERE to use our secure online form to submit TOUR RESERVATION form. You will receive an email from us within 24 hours of submitting one of our online forms. For bookings within 2 days please call us at 250-726-8289. Calculate Total Cost.