2010 Adventure Cruise

MV Songhee Cruise to the Broughton Archipelago 

Day 1:             Depart Maple Bay at 10:00 am, through the Gulf Islands to cruise the “Salish Sea” (formerly Strait of Georgia) to Boho Bay on Lasqueti Island.  Go by shore boat to Deep Bay on Jedediah Island.  Easy hike across the island to Home Bay.  Tour abandoned Palmer homestead, see Dan Culver monument.                       

Day 2:             Depart Boho Bay to Desolation Sound via  Sabine Channel, Thulin Passage.  It’s always exciting to round Sarah Pointand see the majestic, snow-capped mountains that surround Desolation Sound.  Anchor in Eveleigh Anchorage and enjoy the wonderful warm waters of the sound.                     

Day 3:             Dinghy ride through Prideaux Haven, Melanie Cove, Laura Cove one of the most beautiful anchorages on the coast.  In the summertime, it is a very interesting boat show!  Perhaps a vist to Refuge Cove.     

Day 4:             Early start to catch the tide through passages East of Johnstone Strait.   Up Johnstone Strait to Havannah Channel, Chatham Channel (using range markers through the narrow channel), up Tribune Channel to Echo Bay and overnight in Shoal Harbour

Day 5:             Visit Mamalilacula, a deserted village on Village Island.  Walkabout.  Perhaps dinghy ride to Karlakwees, another deserted Village. Look for Pictographs in this area. Cross Knight Inlet to Farewell Anchorage for the night.

Day 6:             Through Blackney Pass, and a short visit to AlertBay on Cormorant Island. There's a wonderful museum to see here. Arrive in Port McNeill in afternoon. 

                        This cruise is still in the planning stages and the above outline is still subject to change.  The actual departure date for this cruise has not yet been set – it will be the second or third week of August/2010.  There will only be 12 passengers enjoying the views from the comfort of the Songhee.  Price:  $1,475 plus HST per person, double occupancy.

                                              What to Bring

The Songhee is a very casual ship so dress comfortably.  Weather can be quite changeable -- a light jacket, preferably rain resistant, is a must.  Be sure to bring one outfit to wear if the weather is really hot.  Layering always works best.

There is a washer and dryer aboard, which can be used by guests at times.

All bedding, towels, etc are supplied. 

If you plan to collect oysters or swim from beaches, a pair of water-walker shoes provide good, safe footing.

Binoculars are always handy.  You never know when a bear will amble along the beach!

Any questions? Please call me at 250-746-6645. We are headquartered in Duncan, BC.