Cruise the Queen Charlotte Islands of Canada and discover unique flora and
fauna
An 11-day holiday including Vancouver (1 night), Queen
Charlotte Islands Cruise (7 nights) and Vancouver (1 night)
Often referred to as Canada’s own ‘Galapagos’,
the Queen Charlotte Islands form a unique archipelago situated
50 miles west of Prince Rupert on the northwest coast of
British Columbia, and have a vegetation, wildlife and cultural
history that have evolved in relative isolation over the
last thousand years.
The Queen Charlotte Islands or Haida Gwaii...are one of the
richest biological and cultural areas in North America. This
remote archipelago provides unparalleled wilderness cruising
and exploring. Aboard our 68’ sailing vessel, we will
see ancient native Haida villages, an incredible abundance
of wildlife and outstanding wilderness scenery.
The bird watching is excellent, with puffins, auklets, and
eagles. Hundreds of thousands of seabirds nest on the islands.
We will see Steller sea lions and expect to spot a variety
of whales. Theories suggest that parts of Haida Gwaii escaped
the last ice age, forming a glacial refuge for certain forms
of plant and animal life. How else to explain the presence
of plant species found nowhere else in the world, and noticeably
different sub-species of bird, fish and mammal?
Queen Charlotte Islands
Cruise 2006
£ price per person
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Price |
Single
Room Supplement |
| Jun 30 |
2895 |
N/A |
| Jul 7,
14, 21 |
3150 |
N/A |
The above is
based on a 7-night cruise. Longer 8 and 9 night
cruises are available between May and Late August.
Please contact us for prices and details.
Similar dates in 2007 (Advance Registration)
Flight time: approximately 9.5
hours London/Vancouver
Local Time: British Columbia is
GMT -7
Visas: A
visa is not required for Canada
Recommended
Health Requirements: None |
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| The
cruise price includes |
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Scheduled flights, including
UK Airport Passenger Duty and Passenger Service
Charge |
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Transportation to the
Queen Charlotte islands |
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Cruise and sightseeing
as detailed |
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Accommodation and meals as indicated
in the itinerary |
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DAY 1
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Leave London Heathrow
Airport in the early afternoon by Air Canada to Vancouver.
You will be met on arrival in the evening and taken to
the Pacific Palisades Hotel. |
DAY 2
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Morning flight
to Sandspit, gateway to the islands. Transfer to the ‘Island
Roamer’ for your unforgettable cruise through this
unique environment.
Meals: B L D |
| DAYS 3 TO 9 |
Itineraries are kept flexible
to take advantage of wildlife sightings, weather and tides,
and the interests of the group. The boat’s naturalist
will point out wildlife during the cruise, and give informative
talks. There are daily shore excursions to visit old Haida
villages, walk through ‘old growth’ forests
and explore the low-tide shoreline. There are excellent
chances of seeing humpback whales, orcas, the Queen Charlotte
Islands black bear, and numerous species of birds.
Meals: B L D |
| DAY 10 |
Fly back to Vancouver for overnight
at the Pacific Palisades Hotel.
Meals: B L D |
| DAY 11 |
Early afternoon departure by Air Canada
for London.
Meals: B |
| DAY 12 |
Arrive London Heathrow in the
morning |
| Please note
that the itinerary can be subject to change due to local
conditions. |
About your yacht
Your yacht, the 'Island Roamer' has 8 private cabins with
upper and lower bunks. Facilities are not ensuite, but there
are 3 toilets and also hot showers. The boat carries motorized
inflatables for the shore excursions. Food is plentiful and
of high quality, and wine is served with dinner. The Island
Roamer does not have single accommodation.
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