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A luxury 60 foot private pocket cruiser takes you in comfort, on this Vancouver Island cruise, to the home of the Grizzly bear and explores the remote inlets, visiting the First nations Communities of the BC Coast.

3 NIGHTS ~ 4 DAYS - From May 11 through October 19, 2007

Starting from US$ 1495 CDN$ 1550, FROM VANCOUVER, BC

ALL RATES SHOWN ARE PER PERSON BASED ON SHARING STATEROOM ACCOMMODATION

NOTE: Small Group only: This vacation is for a minimum of two persons and a maximum of eight.

NOTE: Departures from Campbell River BC on Vancouver Island, Saturdays and Wednesdays.

Final itinerary at the Captains discretion.

Day One ~ Arrival in Campbell River via Vancouver

Private airport transfer to the Campbell River Marina and direct transfer to the vessel. Private stateroom accommodation aboard the cruiser has been reserved for three nights. Heading north through Discovery Passage and through the neighboring islands to the mouth of Knights Inlet and anchorage overnight at the entrance to Glendale Cove.

Day Two ~ Glendale Cove and heading North

Glendale Cove and Knights Inlet are favorite areas for Grizzly bear tours. 15 ft. power skiffs are provided to ensure close-up but safe observation. The best time for viewing the bears is between May 15 and June 30 or August 4 through October 13. Coming out of hibernation in the spring the bears feed on the shoreline sedge grass and in the fall, on the returning salmon. While the hot tub takes away the cares of the day, the vessel moves north through spectacular scenery to a favorable anchorage.

Day Three ~ The Broughton Archipelago, Alert Bay and Sointula

Billy Proctors Museum of Coastal History and the sophisticated U’mista Cultural Centre at Alert Bay featuring its world famous collection of First Nations artifacts are just a few of the stops to be made. Before arriving at Alert Bay a visit to Sointula the original Finnish community established in the late 1800’s with time to visit the village to purchase a few artifacts and call in at the local museum. Overnight accommodation at Port McNeil on Northern Vancouver Island.

Day Four ~ Port McNeil to Campbell River

After breakfast on board, a private transfer returns to Campbell River Airport and the departure flight, completing this Vancouver Island cruise vacation.

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