The great salmon run sees a variety of bears feasting
The great salmon run sees a variety of bears feasting
Grizzly bear takes a dip  | Simon Ager
The comfortable catamaran Cascadia
Photographic opportunities abound
A pair of young grizzly cubs playing
A humpback breaches  | Phillip Stone
A coastal wolf, British Columbia
The salmon run, Great Bear Rainforest

Great Bear Forest aboard Cascadia

Catamaran cruise to the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest

8 Days from

$9990 USD

Trip Code: MLB
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Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

Sustainability Fee (Mandatory)
$150 USD
5% Canadian GST on Category 1 Cabin (Mandatory)
$460 USD
5% Canadian GST on Category 2 Cabin (Mandatory)
$535 USD
5% Canadian GST on Category 3 Cabin (Mandatory)
$610 USD
Category 2 cabin upgrade
$1500 USD
Category 3 cabin upgrade
$2950 USD

Duration

  • 8 Days

Activities

  • Wilderness cruising, hiking & optional kayaking

Accommodation

  • 7 nights aboard Cascadia

Meals

  • 7 Dinners
  • 6 Lunches
  • 7 Breakfasts

Difficulty Grading  

1 / 10

Discovery and Cruising

Trip highlights

  • Search for the rare Kermode (Spirit) Bear
  • Observe grizzly bears in their natural habitat
  • Walk in protected, unlogged and ancient rainforests and wildflower meadows.
  • Visit villages, meet locals, and see ancient art traditions still in place today.
  • Sail fjords where 4,000-foot cliffs rise and dwarf you
  • Keep watch for a variety of whale species & coastal wolves

Overview

Venture into the wild, untamed heart of British Columbia’s central coast on an autumn journey through the Great Bear Rainforest. This season marks the return of the salmon, drawing an extraordinary gathering of wildlife. Whales, marine mammals, seabirds, and bears converge to feed on the abundant salmon making their way upstream to spawn. Witness the elusive spirit bear fishing along a quiet stream or catch a glimpse of a mother grizzly teaching her cubs to catch salmon in a sprawling river estuary. On this Great Bear Rainforest expedition, you’ll explore stunning fjords, secluded islands, river estuaries, and rugged west coast beaches. Guided by experts, including a knowledgeable naturalist, you'll gain insight into the intricate ecosystems of this temperate rainforest, from its ancient trees to the remarkable species that call it home. This is a journey deep into nature's beauty and complexity—an unforgettable adventure in one of the world’s last great wildernesses.

Itinerary

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On arrival in Terrace airport you will be met and transferred to Kitimat where we embark the Cascadia. Welcome aboard in Haisla territory, cruising to evening anchorage, watching for whales. Evening rainforest walk before dinner.

Meals: D

Crossing into Hennaksiala territory, with traditions and stories of our mentor, Killer Whale Clan elder Wa’xaid (Cecil Paul). Cruising down a spectacular fjord, where granite mountains rise from thousands of feet below the sea. Viewing waterfalls and possible mountain goats. Exploring estuary meadows, where grizzly bears spend their days in the autumn. Optional evening kayaking.

Meals: B,L,D

Grizzly bear viewing among the fjords. Learning the Indigenous history and stories of special sites in the region. Cruising the Great Bear’s island channels.

Meals: B,L,D

Visit the island known as the epicentre of spirit bears with our Gitga’at friends and guides. Full day at viewing site for the best opportunity to view a spirit bear.

Meals: B,L,D

Morning shore exploration in estuary. Cruising Whale Channel region, a critical habitat for several species of whales. Marine mammal viewing. Visit whale researchers at remote station. Island anchorage.

Meals: B,L,D

Visit the Great Bear Rainforest’s wild outer islands and beaches, with hike to views. Kayaking, possible wolf sighting. Cruising to and exploring archipelago of tiny islands, some areas so wild they’re not yet charted. Seabird viewing.

Meals: B,L,D

Cruising inner channels. Rainforest shore trip. Visit natural hot springs for a soak. Last night dinner in natural anchorage.

Meals: B,L,D

Cruising to port in Kitimat, watching for wildlife. On arrival a transfer to Terrace airport will be available.

Meals: B

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What’s included?

Included

  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Fine wines featured with the evening meal, and a limited amount of craft beer
  • Comfortable cabin accommodation and use of all public areas on cruise
  • Transfers to and from the hotel/airport to the ship in Kitimat
  • Specialist expedition staff
  • All shore excursions from the ship including the use of landing tenders
  • Use of gear on board, including rubber boots, kayaks and fishing gear (for guests with a recreational fishing license)
  • Port taxes and port charges imposed by government authorities
  • All entry fees to National Parks

Not included

  • Transportation to and from Kitimat
  • International or domestic flights to the start and end point
  • Passport, visa and vaccination charges, reciprocity fees and or airport departure taxes
  • Laundry, postage, personal clothing, medical expenses, travel insurance and items of a personal nature such as bar charges, wine and phone calls.
  • Emergency evacuation charges
  • Travel Insurance
  • Customary end of voyage tips
  • Sustainability Fee (Mandatory)
  • 5% Canadian GST (Mandatory)
  • Fishing licenses are not included and must be acquired by guests wanting to fish prior to their trip.

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