Great Bear Rainforest
A sailboat expedition of a lifetime
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World-class wildlife viewing
From bubble-netting Humpback Whales, to Spirit Bears fishing for salmon, to large gatherings of Bald Eagles, the Great Bear Rainforest offers an unparalleled wildlife viewing experience. Several of the wildlife populations and behaviors in this region can be found virtually nowhere else on Earth.
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An immersive expedition
By living aboard a sailboat for a week, you will be fully immersed in the Great Bear Rainforest ecosystem. For even further immersion, our vessel is equipped with smaller zodiacs for shore and river excursions, and kayaks for peaceful explorations of protected bays and inlets.
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The best way to experience the Great Bear Rainforest
Most of the Great Bear Rainforest is very remote, and difficult to access. However, staying on a live-aboard vessel solves that problem. You can expect to wake up in beautiful inlets and bays, where wildlife and spectacular natural beauty can be found without even needing to travel. There is no better way to experience the region than by boat.
Your hosts
This trip is operated by Bluewater Adventures, who have been running eco-tourism expeditions for over 45 years. Liron Gertsman will be your trip naturalist and wildlife guide, working alongside a skilled skipper, first mate and chef. Click here to learn more about Bluewater Adventures!
Details
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The trip fee is based on double occupancy and includes all your meals, amenities and daily activities aboard the boat. Single supplement may be available (please inquire for more info). The fee does not include transportation to and from the start point and end points of the trip. Tax is 5% GST, and a sustainability fee of $100 will apply.
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A deposit of $1000 is required to book, with the remaining balance due 90 days before the start of the trip. The deposit is 50% refundable up to 90 days before the trip.
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We’ll explore the Great Bear Rainforest aboard Island Odyssey, a 68-foot ketch sailboat. Custom built for expeditions, our ship has 8 private cabins (double occupancy), 3 showers, comfortable lounging and dining space, and a well-equipped galley. With both covered and open-air deck space, it provides a fantastic base for spotting wildlife and journeying through the waters of the Great Bear Rainforest. We’ll have a maximum group size of 12 guests (plus 4 crew).
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Our trip will begin in Bella Bella and end in Terrace, British Columbia. In between, we’ll explore a diversity of channels, inlets, islands and beaches throughout the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest.
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These dates align with the salmon spawning season, increasing our chances of finding fishing Black Bears, Spirit Bears and Grizzly Bears. It’s also prime time for Humpback Whales and other marine life, as well as a great time to witness migratory birds on their migration as they return to their nonbreeding grounds.
