Mothership Directory
Alaska on the Home Shore
Eight-day wilderness paddling tours on Alaska’s least traveled passages, amidst whales, glaciers, and bears. Guests choose from three tour routes and set the paddling pace. Home Shore is a restored classic wooden mothership with two-person staterooms for six guests and fine cuisine. Fly Alaska Airlines to spectacular, historic, Sitka.
Telephone: 800-287-7063(01), 907-752-0046 (on board).
Web: www.homeshore.com
Email: info@homeshore.com
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Anvil Cove
Kayak mothership tours of the natural and cultural wonders of the Queen Charlotte Islands. Visit Haida cultural sites, walk the coastal rainforest, soak in hot springs, watch for legendary wildlife while enjoying some of the best kayaking ever. Have it all from the comfort and security of Anvil Cove. Queen Charlotte City, BC.
Telephone: 250-559-8207
Web: www.queencharlottekayaking.com
Email: info@queencharlottekayaking.com
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Archipelago Ventures Ltd.
Nourish the body, mind and spirit with a six-day wilderness voyage in the “Place Of Wonder”—Gwaii Haanas National Park World Heritage Site, Queen Charlotte Islands. Natural hotsprings, fabulous kayaking, ancient Haida village sites, wilderness adventure.
Telephone: 1-888-559-8317
Web: www.island.net/~archipel
Email: archipel@island.net
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Bon Accord Charters
Mothership kayak tours, remote shore paddles in the beautiful San Juan Islands. Small group only, no more than 6 persons. Tours include transportion to/from Seattle, lodging, meals, and equipment. Multi-day venues available, whale watching too! 100% Biodiesel Powered.
Telephone: 360-378-6670
Web: www.bonaccord.com
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Due West Charters
Complete kayak mothership adventures in remote wilderness areas of the BC 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. Information and reservations also available at Ecosummer Expeditions: trips@ecosummer.com. 1-800-465-8884.
Telephone: 604-524-6031
Web: www.duewestcharter.bc.ca
Email: info@duewestcharter.bc.ca
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Freewheeling Adventures
Sailboat supported trips to beautiful islands on Nova Scotia’s coast. The large ketch is supply and safety boat on challenging trips to idyllic, solitary campsites. Relaxed trips stay in charming coastal inns. Multisport trips combine paddling with cycling and spectacular hiking. Guided small groups, private, customized, family, and self-guided adventures, day trips, and quality rentals. Exquisite picnics. “…beyond our wildest expectations!” say John & Carol, from Alberta.
Telephone: 800-672-0775
Web: www.freewheeling.ca
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Innchanter
Welcome aboard InnChanter where you will enjoy luxury accommodation and gourmet meals in a wilderness setting. InnChanter, a heritage vessel built in the 1920s and refitted to take you back to the era of her creation, has five staterooms, a salon with fireplace, a library and a 700 sq. ft. sundeck. Moored in Hotsprings Cove in the heart of Clayoquot Sound, a short boat or plane ride north of Tofino, BC. A leisurely two kilometer stroll through lush West Coast rainforest brings you to a natural hotspring which pours through a series of natural pools to the ocean. Enjoy paddling, hiking, diving and fishing.
Telephone: 250-670-1149
Web: www.innchanter.com
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Lady Rose
Alberni Marine Transport of Port Alberni, BC runs two coastal freighters which carry passengers and their kayaks into Vancouver Island’s Broken Group Islands —one of the best paddling areas on the west coast. 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.
Water taxi service available from Toquart Bay:: 250-720-7358
Web: www.ladyrosemarine.com
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Misty Isles Adventures
The motor sailor Misty Isles provides safe and comfortable transport for up to 12 guests on marine adventures in Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands departing from Cortes Island, BC. This year Misty Isles Adventures is once again presenting Kayak Mothership Day Trips from Hollyhock in June, July and September. After a day of exploring the coast and launching our sea kayaks from Misty Isles, pamper yourself in the evening in the hot tub, bodywork studio and dining room at Hollyhock.
Telephone: 250-935-6756
Web: www.mistyislesadventures.com
Email: mistyis@island.net
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Mothership Adventures
Travel in comfort and safety into the remote areas of coastal BC aboard the 68 ft. classic wooden vessel Columbia. Quality 6-day trips suitable for novice as well as experienced paddlers. Superb cuisine, comfortable accomodations, hot showers! Coastal villages, native history, marine mammal and wildlife viewing, rainforest walks, qualified naturalist guides.
Telephone: 1-888-833-8887
Web: www.mothershipadventures.com
Email: info@mothershipadventures.com
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Nootka Sound Service
The M.V. Uchuck III is a 136 foot passenger and freight vessel providing service through historic Nootka Sound, Esperanza and Kyuquot Sound. The schedule provides day and overnight cruises through some of Vancouver Island’s most spectacular scenery. Watch the day-to-day events of a working coastal vessel. Explore the shores and waterways of isolated inlets for a variety of wildlife, including black bears, eagles, sea otters, grey and killer whales.
Telephone: 1-250-283-2515
Web: www.mvuchuck.com
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Northern Lights
Explore the legendary Inside Passage and Great Bear Wilderness aboard the Spirit Bear, a 40 ft. former salmon fishing boat meticulously converted to a luxurious base of exploration for kayaking, hiking and beach-combing. Encounter killer whales in the wild, bear watching in May and October. Expert guide and skipper, first-class equipment and instruction, gourmet meals aboard. 5 to 14 day charters, no experience necessary. Northern Lights Expeditions, since 1983.
Telephone: 800-754-7402
Web: www.seakayaking.com
Email: info@seakayaking.com
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Ocean Adventures Charter Co. Ltd.
Experience B.C.'s most remote and spectacular locations while enjoying the luxury accomodations and gourmet cuisine aboard our 54 foot ship, Great Bear II. Paddle, hike, beachcomb, enjoy unparalleled wildlife viewing and whale watching, witness First Nations culture and relax in pristine natural hotsprings. Join us for a scheduled trip or design your own 'Custom' trip.
Telephone: 604-812-9453
Web: www.oceanadventures.bc.ca
Email: trish@oceanadventures.bc.ca
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Porpoise Bay Charters
Spectacular Sechelt Inlet on the Sunshine Coast has never been easier to paddle. Porpoise Bay Charters’ shuttle service (one way or return) allows for a great range of paddling to the numerous remote wilderness marine park campsites. Mothership services for group day or overnight trips also available. Kayak rentals.
Telephone: 1-800-665-3483
Web: www.porpoisebaycharters.com
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Spirit of the West
A one of a kind adventure aboard the spacious 95 ft. Songhee, for up to 10 guests with an expert crew complete and gourmet cook. Explore deep into the Broughton Archipelago, visiting abandoned First Nation villages and waters containing the largest concentration of killer whales in North America. After a day of kayaking, relax your muscles in the aft deck hot tub. Enjoy the large staterooms, cedar paneled lounge and plenty of deck space.
Telephone: 1-800-307-3982
Web: www.kayak-adventures.com
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Ursa Major
Cruise southeast Alaska in the 65 ft. yacht, Ursa Major. The variety of wildlife you might see includes: humpback whales, orca, minke whales, porpoise, sea lions, seals, sea otters, bears, mountain goats, timber wolves and bald eagles, puffins, harlequin ducks, Hummingbirds, several species of loons and albatross.
Telephone: 206-310-2309
Web: www.myursamajor.com
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Zeballos Water Taxi
Zeballos Water Taxi provides kayak and passenger transport to Nuchatlitz Park. This service avoids the open water paddle across Esperanza Inlet. Other drop offs include Port Eliza, Louie Bay, Friendly Cove and Tahsis. The water taxi service is operated with the local kayak rental and tour company; filing float plans and trip planning information are available free. Prices are for up to six passengers, kayaks and gear—Nuchatlitz Park is $250 one way (plus GST).
Telephone: 1-866-222-2235
Web: www.zeballoskayaks.com
Email: kayaks@telus.net
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