Special Trips in 2024

Celebrate Bluewater Adventures' 50th Birthday with Us!

Bluewater Adventures is known for creating unique and memorable travel experiences on the British Columbia coast and Southeast Alaska. Although all are considered special, some of them are worth writing about here. Each may feature a notable bear behaviourist, an ornithologist or a First Nations Elder or artist - all contributing something of themselves and crafting an immersive, educational and unforgettable experience for each of our guests. This is what sets travel with Bluewater Adventures apart from the rest. In addition to our very talented and attentive Crew, these folks are sure to contribute to these trips in unique and meaningful ways.

Bluewater Adventures is celebrating 50 years of adventuring in 2024. Come celebrate with us, and experience the rich cultural and natural history of coastal British Columbia and Southeast Alaska!

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Photo: Jeremy Mathieu Spyhipping transient orca

Rhinoceros Auklet with a beak full of fish

Immerse Yourself in Cultural History

Bluewater Adventures itineraries explore coastal areas of British Columbia that are the traditional territories of several First Nations communities. It is a breathtaking area made up of varying landscapes that provided the perfect locations to build villages dating back many thousands of years. The ocean provided an endless banquet and the land with supplies and medicine.

Here are some of the trips we are looking forward to where we have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the coast with the help of our First Nations Resource Guides. We will learn about their history through art, myths and legends, their traditions and history, foods, and how they interacted with the natural world.

Barb Wilson & Dr Nancy Turner on the beach at Cumshewa

Haida Gwaii with Haida Matriarch, Kii’iljuus Barbara Wilson with author, ethnobotanist, Dr. Nancy Turner

July 24 - 31, 2024
Start / Finish - Sandspit, BC
Vessel - Island Odyssey
8-days
CAD $7250 per person

(Plus a $100 sustainability fee + 5% GST)

Includes pre-night accommodation in Sandspit, accommodation on board ship, all meals from breakfast on day 1 to breakfast on day-8, all transportation in Haida Gwaii, park fees/ permits, and all shore excursions.
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Robert Davidson & Terri-Lynn Williams Davidson

Haida Gwaii with Artist Robert Davidson and Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson

August 9 – 16, 2024

Start / Finish - Sandspit, BC
Vessel - Island Solitude
8-days
CAD $9085 per person
(Plus a $100 sustainability fee + 5% GST)

Includes pre-night accommodation in Sandspit, accommodation on board ship, all meals from breakfast on day 1 to breakfast on day-8, all transportation in Haida Gwaii, park fees/ permits, and all shore excursion
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Jeremy Mathieu - Grizzly in the Great Bear rainforest

Wildlife Unfiltered

There are many things that the British Columbia coast is famous for. One highlight that brings people from around the world time and again is the absolute beauty and richness of our wild places. The richness of our coastal waters brings wildlife to the shores because of the bounty it provides them. From roots, grasses, berries and crabapples to tiny crustaceans, herring and salmon – the coast covers all the necessary food groups.

Our wildlife logs capture our amazing encounters throughout our operating season. The sheer variety of marine mammals, birds and intertidal creatures to bears, wolves, deer and pine martins – we are grateful for each moment they allow us. This is echoed by our wildlife specialists we welcome aboard. Leading our trips, they engage with answers and excitement to share what they know. Having difficulty choosing which trip to book – perhaps these renowned Naturalists will help you to decide.
Photo: Jérémy Mathieu

Spring Birding in Haida Gwaii with Ian Thomas

June 10 - 18, 2024
Start / Finish - Sandspit, BC
Vessel - Island Solitude
9-days
CAD $10,200 per person
(Plus a $100 sustainability fee + 5% GST

Includes pre-night accommodation in Sandspit, accommodation on board ship, all meals from breakfast on day 1 to breakfast on day-8, all transportation in Haida Gwaii, park fees/ permits, and all shore excursions
Ian's knowledge of the BC coast is almost as immense as his love for it. He works for the Ancient Forest Alliance of BC - an organization dedicated to preserving BC's old-growth forests. He is very fond of birds, and has published an award-winning book of poetry, "Green Islands - Poems from the Great Bear Rainforest". Spring is the best time in Haida Gwaii for birds, and Ian is the perfect guide to take you there.
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Liron Gertsman; Bluewater Naturalist & Photographer

Great Bear Rainforest with Award-winning Photographer, Liron Gertsman

August 28 – September 4, 2024

Start - Bella Bella, BC / Finish - Terrace, BC
Vessel - Island Odyssey
8-days
CAD $7850 per person
(Plus a $100 sustainability fee + 5% GST)
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Great Bear Rainforest - Not to Miss Opportunity

Join Brian Falconer on an intimate journey along the famed Inside Passage in search of the iconic coastal wildlife of BC's Pacific coast. Learn of the importance of coastal grizzlies from one of their greatest defenders.

September 29 - October 6, 2024
Start / Finish - Terrace, BC
Vessel - Island Odyssey
8-days
CAD $ 7850 per person

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