Desolation Sound Discovery
About This Cruise
Journey into the heart of British Columbia’s coastal wilderness on this exclusive Desolation Sound Discovery Cruise. Renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich marine life, Desolation Sound offers a rare blend of warm, sheltered waters and rugged coastal beauty. Spend your days exploring remote waterways, glacially-carved fjords, and serene anchorages, with nights spent in charming coastal accommodations.
A great variety of animals and marine mammals populate these waters, including orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, sea lions, seals, and a wild variety of marine fowl. The waters can reach 25°C in the summer. The warm and deep waters make Desolation Sound a haven for prawn trappers, oyster harvesters, and salmon fishing in the summer and fall. The calm waters also make this area perfect for kayakers and calm-water cruisers.
Highlights
- Participate in a 3-day daylight cruise onboard our deluxe yachtship, the Pacific Bear II
- Enjoy 2 overnights in unique shoreside accommodation
- Included ground transportation from strategic arrival and departure points
- Witness remarkable First Nations traditional heritage and historical sights
- Enjoy family-style meals onboard and onshore
- Share in the experience of Captain, crew, and naturalist
- Participate in photo opportunities
- Travel and cruise worry-free
3-days, 2-nights
Day 1
Departing from our dock in Powell River early afternoon, we enter Malaspina Passage on our cruise to the historic village of Lund, the end of Highway 101, the longest highway in North America. Time to get acquainted with your fellow passengers onboard. Visit the picturesque village of Lund and overnight at the Lund Hotel.
Day 2
Our morning cruise takes us to the world-famous cruising grounds of Desolation Sound, renowned for its stunning scenery and pristine waters. As we navigate through the serene Homfray and Pryce Channels, we are surrounded by majestic landscapes that provide ample opportunities for photography and wildlife spotting. Our journey continues through the 'hole in the wall' passage to Quadra Island. Overnight Quadra Island.
Day 3
Departure Day. Cruise past the lighthouse on the southern tip of Quadra Island before travelling south to Powell River for departure.
2025 Departures Available
3-day, 2-night
Sharing twin/double $2,950.00
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