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Alaska Sea Kayak Adventures Luxury mothership-based kayaking adventures in the Misty Fjords National
Monument Wilderness Area in Alaska. Toll free: 1 888 270-4829. Web:
www.mistyfjords.com |
 Alaska
Wilderness Sailing and Kayaking Located at Growler Island
Camp in front of Columbia Glacier, perfect for exploring some of the
best marine wilderness in Alaska. The remote base-camp is easily reached
from both Valdez and Anchorage. Phone 907-835-5175. Fax: 907-835-3765.
Email: awss@alaska.net. Web: www.alaska.net/~awss/ |
 Due
West Charters Complete kayak mothership adventures in remote
wilderness areas of the British Columbia Coast with the vessel Curve
of Time (former Greenpeace ship, Moby Dick). Trips combine cruising
and kayaking, in the Gulf Islands, Johnstone Strait, Great Bear Rain
Forest and Fjordland. Phone: 604-524-6031. Email: info@duewestcharter.bc.ca.
Web: www.duewestcharter.bc.ca.
Information and reservations also available at Ecosummer Expeditions:
1 800 465- 8884 or email: trips@ecosummer.com |
 Archipelago
Ventures Ltd.
Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands, Gwaii Haanas National Park - "Place Of Wonder". Nourish the body, mind and spirit with a six-day wilderness adventure aboard the Island Bay – a 42’ motor vessel, fully licensed and equipped for touring and mothership kayaking. Our trips focus on both learning and fun! Experience spectacular old-growth forests, riparian ecosystems, Haida cultural heritage, wildlife viewing, natural hot springs and fabulous kayaking.
Website: www.TourHaidaGwaii.com
E-mail: info@TourHaidaGwaii.com
Phone: toll free 1-888-559-8317 or 604-940-63097 |
 BC
Ferries-Discovery Coast BC Ferries offers a spectacular ferry
trip along BC's Central Coast, rich in First Nations history. Wet launch
along the route for direct access to priceless wilderness paddling.
Toll free in BC: 1 888 BC FERRY or ph: 250-386-3431. Web: www.bcferries.com |
 Catalyst Wilderness adventure cruises aboard the classic motor vessels
Catalyst and Westward. Enjoy mothership comfort exploring the wilder
places of SE Alaska by kayak, by inflatable, and by foot. Pacific Catalyst
caters to both individual travelers and groups of 8 to 11, offering
intimate exploration of extraordinary places with knowledgeable and
friendly guides, great food, and comfortable accommodations. Call 800
320-2793. Email: kathy@pacificcatalyst.com.
Web: www.pacificcatalyst.com |
 Ecosummer Visit the BC wilderness on board the Ocean Light II and the Curve of
Time. Toll free 1 800 465-8884. Email: trips@ecosummer.com.
Web: www. ecosummer.com |
 Explore
Charters Adventure with comfort on an 80 ft kayak mothership
motorsailer. Explore the entire BC coast. Explore a new fjord every
day. 3, 4, & 7 day excursions. 1 888 649-6669. Email: explore@
explorecharters.com. Web: www.explorecharters.com |
 G.
Cook's Tours Enjoy wilderness experience in comfort. Ecotours
focusing on Native culture and history. 4-6 day cruises of the islands
and inlets around northern Vancouver Island. Whale watching. Forest
tours. Native art and dance. Remote locations. Birds and wildlife in
countless variety. Comfortable and friendly-great food. Kayak mothershipping
available. G. Cook's Tours: Toll free at 1 877 974-5002. Email: waletail@island.net.
Web: www.alert bay.com/cooktour |
 Galiano
Catamaran Expeditions Kayak and sail the islets, coves and
beaches around Prevost Island. The 46 foot mothership catamaran Great
White Cloud support vessel is provisioned with food, water, hot/cold
drinks and a restroom. Ask about bringing your bike or overnighting
on Prevost. Weekends: May 1 - July 14. Most days from July 15 to September
15. Call Ann or Tom Hennessy at 250-539-5390 or toll free : 1 888 539-2930.
Web: www.galianoislandseakayak.com
or www.gulfislandreservations.com. |
 Into
the Current Located in Qualicum Beach, BC, Into the Current
offers mothership paddling as well as guided kayak tours. Toll free:
1-877-752-8693. Ph/Fax: 250-752-8693. Email: current@island.net.
Web: www.extremeinterface.com/intothecurrent |
 Lady
Rose Alberni Marine Transport of Port Alberni, BC runs two
coastal freighters which carry passengers and their kayaks into the
Broken Group Islands park on the west coast of Vancouver Island. They
also have a lodge near the park with rooms, showers and meals for paddlers.
Toll Free: 1 800 663-7192 April to September. Winter phone:250-723-8313.
Web: www.lady rosemarine.com.
New water taxi service from Toquart Bay: 250-720-7358. |
 Mothership
Adventures The 68' Columbia takes paddlers into remote places
with delicious west-coast meals, double kayaks, and instruction by qualified
naturalist guides. The classic vessel features dry, heated cabins, hot
showers, and an extensive library on wildlife and local interests. Suitable
for novices as well as the experienced, paddle on calm, island-filled
waterways during the day, and go aboard to relax for the evening. 1
888 833-8887. Web: www.islandnet.com/~momship |
 Northern
Lights Spirit Bear boat-based sea kayak adventures. Explore
the legendary Inside Passage and Great Bear Rainforest; encounter killer
whales in the wild. Bear watching in May and October. Expert guide and
skipper, premium quality equipment, instruction, and gourmet meals.
4 to 10 days. No experience necessary. 18th year. Free catalog. PO Box
4289, Bellingham, WA 98227. Ph: 1 800 754-7402 Ph: 360-734-6334. Email:
info@seakayaking.com.
Web: www.seakayaking.com |
 Oak
Bay Beach Hotel A variety of packages are available, including
mothership paddling daytrips. Some include accommodation at the Hotel,
located in Victoria, BC. For information and reservations call 1 800
668-7758. |
 Ocean
River Sports Offering mothership trips in conjunction with
Explore Charters. Call 1 800 909-4233. Web: www.oceanriver.com |
 Sea
Otter Kayaking & Sailing Charters Based on Salt Spring Island,
located in the heart of the Gulf Islands, Sea Otter Kayaking offers
multiday day Sailing/Kayaking packages aboard our 41' sailing ketch.
We also offer guided kayak day tours ranging from 2 to 6 hrs and unique
fully catered multiday adventure kayaking tours for 2 to 7 days. 1-877-537-5678.
Web: www.seaotterkayaking.com |
 Sea
Spirit Adventures Sea Spirit Adventures takes people to remote
areas of Vancouver Island and the Discovery Coast. Charter the 85' classic
and newly refitted MV Pacific Spirit for a 3, 4 or 7 day intimate voyage
of adventure and discovery. Fully catered cruise packages. Harbour Canoe
Club, 450 Swift Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 1S3. Ph: 250-382-(SEAS)7327.
Fax: 250-382-7329. Email: seaspirit@home.com.
Web: www.tourvic.com/seaspirit/ |
 T'ai
Li Lodge offers kayak tours, sailing trips, and lodge-based
adventures. Explore scenic Desolation Sound and rugged Toba inlet abroad
the 43' sailing vessel Misty Isles. Quality gear, delicious meals and
warm island hospitality. Toll free: 1 800 939-6644. Ph: 250-935-6749.
Email: taili@island.net. Web:
www.island.net/~taili |
| Vancouver
Island Canoe & Kayak Centre Offering mothership tours with
Pride of Victoria Tours & Cruises. Ph: 250-361-9365. Email: pharris@mail.islandnet.com.
Web: www.voyageur
canoe.bc.ca |
 Viking
Adventure Tours strives to make your trip one of the more
enjoyable experiences you have and one you will be sure to tell your
friends about. A qualified guide will be on hand if you need any instruction
and to guide you through the tour. You will have the option to choose
how long you wish to paddle each day or spend time at the beach taking
in the many interesting sites or travelling aboard the Viking 1 as your
mothership support vessel and enjoying the sites from our decks. . Email:
klund@islandnet.com. Web: www.vikingadventuretours.com |
