Broughton Archipelago Mothership Tour (134.213)

Location: Johnstone Strait
Price: $2850.00
Duration: 7 days/6 nights

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Departs from/arrives at: Port McNeill
Accomodations: Boat
Tour Type: Leisure Tour
Activity Level: Novice
Nearest Town/Village: Port Hardy Airport
Inclusions:
  • Kayaks double or single
  • Professional Guides
  • Kayak instruction
  • Safety equipment
  • Camping equipment and tents
  • Cooking equipment
  • Meals as stated on itinerary
  • Group hydrophone
  • Bedding, towels, all meals & paddling equipment.
Exclusions: Personal wet weather gear
Guest Parking: Yes Details:
First Nations:
Additional Information:
All inclusive tour: award winning, luxury heritage vessel, gourmet food, wine, hot showers, MOT certified crew and vessel, and certified kayak guides.rnrnThe 68' ship for this tour was completely refurbished in the early 1990's with great attention to detail and passenger enjoyment. From her wheelhouse with the latest navigational electronics to the large, covered aft-deck, she is immaculate and the woodworking throughout is of the finest quality. The gleaming exterior, polished brass, spacious dining room rich in varnished mahogany and modern galley invite you aboard while six lovely staterooms, three heads (toilets), and two showers with plenty of hot water ensure your comfort.

Itinerary

  • Day
    1

    The ship will be awaiting your arrival in the sea-side town of Port McNeill. Here you will be greeted by a warm welcome from the ship's captain and crew as we prepare to cast off. Departure time is 6 pm. The first night we will moor at the First Nations village of Alert Bay; home to the renowned U'Mista Cultural Center.

    Accomodation: Boat

  • Day
    2

    At 9 am sharp we will visit the U'Mista Cultural Center giving us an appreciation for the culture and history of the local Native people. Back onboard, we'll have a delicious lunch as we cruise towards the Broughton Archipelago keeping our eyes out for wildlife. When we reach our destination, we will review kayak orientation and safety procedures before setting off for an afternoon paddle.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Accomodation: Boat

  • Day
    3

    Day 3-6: Each morning, after a hearty breakfast, we will launch our brightly coloured kayak flotilla and begin our day of exploring the beauty of the Broughton Archipelago. Every day will bring a new array of stunning sights and surprises. Wildlife that we are likely to see include, orca, pacific white-sided dolphins, Dall's porpoises, humpback whales, harbour seals, sea-lions, black bears foraging on the beach and the majestic bald eagle perched in a tree. Lunches will be savored on one of the many beaches throughout the archipelago, each with a spectacular view and often on an ancient First Nations village site. Afternoons will be spent paddling, snoozing on a sunny beach or relaxing aboard the ship. Walking in the rainforest, visiting a salmon river estuary, whale watching from the ship or visiting a whale research station are all options on this tour.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Accomodation: Boat

  • Day
    4

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Accomodation: Boat

  • Day
    5

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Accomodation: Boat

  • Day
    6

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Accomodation: Boat

  • Day
    7

    This is our last morning to enjoy the peaceful environment of the Broughton Archipelago. We will choose between a last paddle, or if the orca are in the area, we may spend some time whale watching from the ship as we make our way back to Port McNeill. We will serve a last lunch along the way. Our approximate return time is between 1pm and 3 pm but please note that this cannot always be guaranteed as the weather and wildlife will play a role in determining when we get back.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Accomodation:

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Plan Now for Summer

Wednesday, October 19 2011

While there is a bit of a stretch of winter creeping up, in not so many months summer will again reign supreme on Vancouver Island.  On the "Island", peak kayak season is from mid-July to the first week in August. This means almost all of our regular departures have filled up (we limit our groups to 8) and people who have waited a little longer to book are anxiously waiting for our word on cancellations. Sometimes we can deliver, sometimes we can’t.

Please don’t let this be you! Whether you’re booking for yourself or for a group, please book early for the summer of 2012.  While we take a 20% deposit, we don’t take the balance of your payment until 60 days out. Thus you can relax, knowing your kayak seat is safe and a great vacation is not far off.

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