Boating & Sailing

Come explore the West Coast aboard Tall Ship THANE. Haul sails, climb rigging, fire cannon, whale watching, bring a picnic; alcohol permitted. Built of recycled material by owner/operator, Tall Ship THANE, model of SPRAY. Join us for a historic marine adventure!

Ever dreamed of sailing? Adventure West will take you to see amazing sights around Campbell River, Discovery Islands & Desolation Sound. We offer daily sailing tours. We also feature sightseeing, sail & dine tours, kayaking, paddleboarding & many other exciting adventures. You don't need any experience sailing & you'll have the opportunity to learn basic to advanced sailing skills while enjoying delightful snacks & meals & breathtaking scenery. Sailing can be for everyone & with Adventure West it's affordable & easy. Visit our website for trip ideas & for more information.

We offer both sailing as well as kayaking from Oak Bay, the "wild side of Victoria - only 15 minutes from downtown Victoria, this area is a boater's dream featuring wild islands, protected waters, anchorages & the most reliable winds to be found on Vancouver Island. It is also noted for its marine wildlife & snow-capped mountains.

Half-day, day & overnight sail & kayaking tours are offered. Your Skipper & paddling guides/naturalists are fully certified & have over 20 years cumulative experience in these waters.

Check out our 'learn to cruise" sail programs. Join us this spring in circumnavigating Vancouver Island by sail.

Desolation Sound Yacht Charters is a Bareboat Charter Company specializing in both power & sailing holidays. Skipper your own yacht & enjoy your dream vacation! Our full service base is only 34 km (24 mi) to the incredible cruising ground of Desolation Sound. We also offer yacht repair, equipment rentals & excellent charter yacht ownership programs. Learn to sail with an instructor & gain your ISPA certification at our training centre or enjoy a fishing adventure. Our beautiful fleet of yachts are meticulously maintained ranging from 6.5 m-7.5 m (25 ft-55 ft). Close to all amenities & Comox Airport. See our website for details!

What could be better than spending summer days exploring the beautiful BC coast while learning to sail a traditional tall ship? Our ten-day summer trips collectively circumnavigate Vancouver Island. Programs open to ages 13-25 year olds with short day sails open to all ages. Our ships are the 34 metre (111 ft) topsail schooner Pacific Swift & the 42 m (138 ft) gaff rigged schooner Pacific Grace. Formal sailing instruction is provided, & no previous experience is necessary. Trips ashore & rousing mug-ups round out this life changing experience!

We specialize in ISPA (International Sail & Power Association) sailing instruction around Vancouver Island. Whether you are intending to set out on a world voyage or charter a bareboat, our goal is to get you sailing with confidence & increase your skills to reach each ISPA level of sailing certification. We explore Desolation Sound, Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast or the West Coast to increase your knowledge & understanding of sailing in tidal waters around Vancouver Island & have fun.

Wild Pacific Sailing Adventures offers adventure sailboat tours of the scenic, sheltered waters of the Barkley Sound & Broken Group Islands. This area is home to abundant wildlife including bears, whales, seabirds, seals, sea lions, bald eagles & otters. All tours are catered with fresh local cuisine & beverages. Sunset, full day, multi-day & private, custom gourmet tours available. Guests can actively participate in sailing or relax & let the crew take care of everything. Safe & fun for the active family, our guides & boat are fully equipped & certified by Transport Canada. We also offer 4x4 off-road adventures.

We offer multi-day cruises through Haida Gwaii's (Queen Charlotte Islands') Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Northern Vancouver Island, the Great Bear Rainforest, North Coast/ Khutzeymateen and Southeast Alaska. Our 68' vessels provide the perfect base from which to tour remote coastlines. On these world-class learning journeys we expect to see whales, bears, rich intertidal zones, and a great number of birds. With our First Nations guides we visit ancient villages, see totem poles and hope to catch a glimpse of the Kermode. Our experienced Crew and on-board naturalist will take you places that few have visited on our award-winning expeditions.

Rated "Trip of a Lifetime" by Frommer's (2000-2012) & a "Best Adventure Travel Company on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure (2009). Take a multi-day adventure cruise on the 28 m (92 ft) schooner Maple Leaf to really experience BC's wildlife, landscape & culture. Cruise islands & fjords, explore ancient rainforests. A-list naturalists & guides lead you to intimate bear, whale & seabird viewing & First Nations sites. Frequent shore trips, gourmet cuisine, friendly crew & accommodations. Queen Charlotte Islands, Great Bear Rainforest, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands. By a leader in sustainable tourism, these trips are for people who enjoy the path less travelled. Visit us for information.

Cortes Island's only sea kayaking outfitter & Transport Canada certified sailing charter vessel. Kayak rentals, instruction & guided day trips. Experience paddling with the seals, visit a historic pictograph site or a night paddle with bioluminescence illuminating every stroke. Cruise Desolation Sound or Mitlenatch Island on-board the 13 m (43 ft) schooner Misty Isles. Multi-day kayak mothership trips explore remote areas of the Discovery Islands, Toba & Bute Inlets. Nestled at the entrance to enchanting Desolation Sound & located between Campbell River & the mainland coast of BC, the Discovery Islands dot the intricate waterways in some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.