BC West Coast Cruises, Ocean Adventures, Coastal Charters & Wilderness Tours
Aboard the 54 foot Great Bear II, sailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Cruise to British Columbia's most remote and spectacular West Coast locations while enjoying the luxury accommodations and gourmet cuisine aboard our 54-foot motor yacht, Great Bear II.
Based out of Vancouver, BC, we offer coastal cruises, ocean adventures, custom charters and wilderness tours by boat along Canada's incredible Pacific Coast.
Enjoy unparalleled wildlife viewing and whale watching, experience BC's First Nations culture, walk beneath canopies of cedar, spruce and hemlock, and along the velvety green estuaries of the Great Bear Rainforest. Relaxing in the pristine natural hot springs on the polished granite shores of our anchorage, you may hear the blow of a Humpback whale as it surfaces, the distant howl of a wolf, or the serenade of songbirds above you.
If a little less wilderness and a bit slower pace is what you're looking forward to, our Captain and crew know just the spots to take you to. Beachcomb white sandy beaches edged in turquoise water, enjoy a picnic lunch, and later on watch the sun set while you enjoy a glass of wine and appetizers.
With our small group sizes of 2 to 6 guests, our fully certified guide(s) are better able to provide our guests with unparalleled wildlife viewing, while still ensuring the safety of each group. Our small group sizes mean we make the least possible impact on the land we visit and the wildlife we view, something that is extremely important to us. As a part of our small groups, our guests enjoy the most intimate experiences with nature and our photographers the best opportunities - our guests are never just part of a crowd.
Scheduled departures for 2013 for you to join, or to book private (custom) charters on, include departures on British Columbia's central and north coasts, and during the off season on the south coast.
Join us in June for either our 9 or 8 day cruise as we explore Inlets of the Grizzly off B.C.'s Inside Passage. Bears just out of hibernation, some with cubs in tow, come to the lush river estuaries at the heads of these inlets to feast primarily on the protein rich sedge grasses, the roots of plants such as skunk cabbage, and the earlier Salmon berries. These powerful landscapes of immeasurable beauty are in part, the focus of these trips, and also provide the backdrops for some of the best wildlife viewing and bird watching in Canada!
At the peak of the wildflowers amidst the Great Bear Rainforest artists and photographers can join us for Islands at the Edge / the Inside Passage. This is spring on our north coast and the rugged mountain peaks of the coastal range are stilled draped in snow. The long, narrow inlets off the Inside Passage are defined by the polished granite walls that rise thousands of feet out of the sea, walls of granite that are laced with waterfalls that seem to fall from the sky. The velvety green river estuaries are carpeted in wildflowers and teeming with new life.
As we near the outer islands of the Inside Passage, granite walls give way to the rugged windswept Islands at the Edge. Here, white sandy beaches are edged in ethereal rainforest, sunsets turn seascapes into ancient masterpieces, and the mesmerizing sounds of the surf remain with you like a well- loved song. These soul stirring landscapes, where the lines between the sea and the rainforest are blurred, remind us of what is at stake should the oil super tankers be allowed to travel this same route.
Travel with us through the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest for our guided Grizzly Bear and Spirit Bear viewing with departures in June, late August, and September.
Join us for a wilderness adventure cruise and immerse yourself in the powerful Haida culture and awe inspiring biodiversity in Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve on our Haida Gwaii, (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands) trip.
Experience B.C.'s best whale watching on all of our trips. If you want a trip that is focused on whale watching we would be happy to help you design a 4 - 7 day trip on B.C.'s north coast. On these trips our guests also enjoy extraordinary opportunities for wildlife viewing, bird watching and intertidal exploration, walk remote white sandy beaches and witness our west coast's spectacular sunsets! See our Whale Watching page for ideas.
Whether you'd prefer to explore a part of British Columbia's West Coast at a leisurely pace or fill your holiday with adventure; whether you'd like to design your own custom charters trip or join a scheduled departure, whether you'd like to join us for a few hours, a few days or a week, we'd love to welcome you aboard the Great Bear II! With our Transport Canada certified ship, Captain and crew, we ensure that your time with us is both comfortable and safe.
Contact us to see what credit cards we accept in addition to Mastercard and Visa.
Visit our What's NEW and Enviro Alerts to learn about the single biggest threat to the Spirit Bear... and what you can do to help.
First class BC wilderness cruises, coastal tours and charters on the West Coast of British Columbia aboard the 54 ft. Great Bear II, out of Vancouver, BC.
· Queen Charlotte Islands · Haida Gwaii · Great Bear Rainforest · Gulf Islands · Princess Louisa Inlet ·
· Desolation Sound · Howe Sound · Indian Arm · Whale Watching · Bear Viewing · Wilderness Adventures ·
Join us in June for either our 9 or 8 day cruise as we explore 
