BC Inside Passage — Great Bear Rainforest
📍 British Columbia, Canada

BC Inside Passage — Great Bear Rainforest

The Great Bear Rainforest is one of the largest intact temperate rainforests on Earth. We sail its sheltered inlets in search of the rare white Kermode spirit bear, grizzly bears on salmon streams, and orca pods hunting in narrow channels.

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12
Days
10
Max Guests
480
Nautical Miles
★★☆☆☆
Fitness Level

Voyage Highlights

  • ✦Kermode spirit bear (white grizzly) sightings
  • ✦Grizzly bears on spawning salmon rivers
  • ✦Orca pods in Johnstone Strait
  • ✦Ancient First Nations cultural sites
  • ✦Bioluminescent night paddles
  • ✦No roads — accessible only by sea or air

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Embarkation — Prince Rupert
📍 Prince Rupert, BC
Board and depart south through Chatham Sound. Bald eagle sightings almost guaranteed.
3
Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary
📍 Khutzeymateen Inlet
Canada's only grizzly bear sanctuary. Zodiac wildlife viewing.
5
Spirit Bear Territory
📍 Princess Royal Island
Prime Kermode bear habitat. Patient shore observation for the rare white bear.
8
Orca Hotspot
📍 Johnstone Strait
Northern resident orca pods hunt salmon here every autumn. Hydrophone listening.
12
Disembarkation — Port Hardy
📍 Port Hardy, BC
Final morning wildlife cruise before disembarkation.

What's Included

Included
✓ All meals with fresh Pacific seafood
✓ Expert wildlife guide and First Nations cultural guide
✓ Kayak and zodiac excursions
✓ National park fees
✓ Captain and crew
✓ All safety equipment
Not Included
✗ Flights to Vancouver or Prince Rupert
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Personal gear
✗ Gratuities
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