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Inside Passage Cruise

For everything from two-day island vacations to month long cruises up the fabled Inside Passage, we can give you the vacation of a lifetime.

We've found the best trip to be a seven or eight day Inside Passage cruise to the north end of Vancouver Island. As opposed to merely cruising through the Inside Passage, our schedule allows us to truly explore this magnificent area. No one offers a more personal experience.

Words are hard to find that accurately describe the various forms of magic that people encounter on our cruises. Maybe for you it will be the morning walks on misty beaches to pick up oysters, dig clams. . . or the opportunity to cruise remote areas of Desolation Sound where few can go . . . or hooking into a trophy salmon or halibut . . . or the chance to photograph the magnificent orcas, eagles, or bears that call the area home . . . or standing beneath the frigid waterfalls that come crashing down on our decks . . . or simply the chance to get away.

And believe me, we know some places that are truly "away." It's not uncommon to spend the entire day without encountering another boat. Charming fishing camps constructed on floats, Alert Bay Museum, Campbell River on Vancouver Island, deluxe resorts, and more, all provide ample opportunity for fun time ashore.

Other than set departure and return times, these cruises have no specific itinerary. We mold the trips to fit the wishes of our passengers. If you get up in the morning and decide you want to spend the day fishing, that's what we do. If you want to go to the nearest resort for a special lunch or dinner, we do it. If you want to go to the nearest town for shopping, that's where we go. Each trip is unique. Each provides its own special memories.

We've been taking people through these waters for over 36 years and know all the nooks and crannies that are most interesting and fun. If you have a special interest, we can tailor the trip to fit. It has been our experience that spring and fall are the finest times for these trips. We encounter fewer boats, fewer tourists, and more natural beauty than can generally be found during the summer.

Even those cruise companies that promote their small size as an advantage can't offer the personal attention we do. You let us know when you'd like to go and we will organize an adventure custom tailored just for you.

Some images from past Inside Passage trips:
In the fjords up north	Tight passage	Just resting
Bald Eagle image courtesy: Frank C. Murdzia	Bald Eagle	As the saying goes, "Just the tip..."
Now what do we do?	Lighthouse - Fitzhugh Sound