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The Salish Sea is one the world’s largest inland seas that encompasses Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands and the waters off Vancouver, British Columbia. The name Salish Sea pays tribute to the first inhabitants of the region, the Coast Salish People. The Salish Sea is home to over 400 islands and a number of different marine species from mammals, birds and fish.


The Gulf & San Juan islands are a chain of speckled islands that cross the Canada / US border. They have deep rooted histories in both countries from First Nations history dating back 13,000 years and the early explorers from Europe, Hawaii and Asia. Today, the area is known for its incredible geography, coastal activities, nature and wildlife. The islands are home to orchards, vineyards, artisans, spas and incredible outdoor recreation such as mountain biking, cycling, climbing and watersports like kayaking. The island people are easy going and friendly, many who are highly accomplished. These leeward islands see less rain than other areas of the Pacific North West making them a desirable place for vacationers.

Salish Sea Explorations Food & Wine

About This Cruise

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Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

5-days, 4-nights

Highlights

Southern Gulf Islands  Harvest Time Food, Fun, Wine & Whales

Day 3 and Day 4

4-nights, 5-days

Springtime in Southern Gulf

Inside Passage

Day 6

Day 7

6-nights, 7-days

British Columbia Inside Passages  Voyages of Discovery (Northbound/Southbound)

Desolation Sound is a deep-water sound that begins at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, in Lund, BC. It’s spectacular fjords, mountains and wildlife make it a global boating and sea kayaking destination.


Named by Captain George Vancouver in 1792 on account of the gloomy appearance of the surrounding country, George Vancouver’s following journal entry gives his impressions of the place while examining the vicinity: Our residence here was truly forlorn; an awful silence pervaded the gloomy forests, whilst animated nature seemed to have deserted the neighbouring country, whose soil afforded only a few small onions, some samphire and here and there bushes bearing a scanty crop of indifferent berries. Nor was the sea more favourable to our wants, the steep rocky shores prevented the use of the seine, and not a fish at the bottom could be tempted to take the hook; When Captain George Vancouver named it Desolation Sound, we don't think he had a globally renowned ecotourism destination in mind. Desolation Sound falls within the traditional territories of the Klahoose, Tla’amin, and Hamalco First Nations.

Cruise Durations	Departures	Rates from (per person sharing)* $CDN	Arrival / Depart	Yachtship
Springtime in the Southern Gulf4 Nights / 5 Days	Wednesdays May 12, 19	$5,995.00	Nanaimo	Snow Prince
Desolation Sound, Glacier Fjord, Big Bay: Sonora Resort4 Nights / 5 Days	Sundays May 30; June 6, 13, 20	$8,995.00	Powell River	Snow Prince
British Columbia Inside Passages Voyages of Discovery Northbound6 Nights / 7 Days	Sundays July 4, 18	$9,995.00	Powell River	Snow Prince
British Columbia Inside Passages Voyages of Discovery Southbound6 Nights / 7 Days	Friday July 9, 23	$9,995.00	Powell River	Snow Prince
Inside Passages with the Grizzlies of Knight Inlet Northbound6 Nights / 7 Days	Sunday August 15	$10,995.00	Powell River	Snow Prince
Inside Passages with the Grizzlies of Knight Inlet Southbound6 Nights / 7 Days	Fridays August 20	$10,995.00	Powell River	Snow Prince
Desolation Sound Explorer with the Grizzlies of Bute Inlet4 Nights / 5 Days	Sundays August 29; September 5	$8,995.00	Powell River	Snow Prince
Southern Gulf Islands Harvest Time - Food, Fun, Wine & Whales4 Nights / 5 Days	Wednesdays September 15, 22	$6,995.00	Nanaimo	Snow Prince

2027 May - September Dates & Rates

British Columbia Coastal Yachtship Cruises May - September 2027

2027 Cruises

Southern Gulf Islands Harvest Time Food, Fun, Wine & Whales

Springtime in Southern Gulf

Desolation Sound, Glacier Fjord, Big Bay: Sonora Resort

British Columbia Inside Passages Voyages of Discovery (Northbound/Southbound)

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