A Full Day or Half Day Sail
from Comox, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
 
one day (6 - 7 hours) or half day (3 - 4 hours) journey on the tall ship Providence
out of Comox.
Live the days of the last century onboard this 105-year-old, Danish-built tall
ship. Lend a hand to haul and set sail, steer the ship through the waters of
Baynes Sound, and feel her heel to the breezes. Or, lounge on her sun-bleached
wooden decks as she coasts along Vancouver Island shoreline.
On the day trip, we will drop anchor in a beautiful secluded bay at Sandy Island
and take a boat tender to shore for a relaxing stroll on the sandy beach, or a
hike through the inland trails. Another possibility is beachcombing on the wild
side of the island in search of treasures washed ashore from the winter gales.
Duration: Day Sail: approximately 6 - 7 hours, including a stop over
at Sandy Island Marine Park. Half-Day Sail: approximately 3 - 4 hours
Participants: Maximum 20 people
Cost: Day Sail: $1575.00, Half-Day Sail:
$945.00. Both prices include
taxes, coffee and
tea (bring your lunch). Contact us now.
Two Day Overnight Cruise across the Gulf of
Georgia
Comox to Mitlenatch Island, Lund, Savary Island, return to Comox
Depart Comox harbour 9:00 AM for an exciting three-hour sail to Mitlenatch
Island Nature Preserve, in the middle of Georgia Strait.
 his small island, the largest
seabird nesting colony in the middle of the Gulf of Georgia is known as "The
Galapagos of the North" because of its bounty of marine and bird life.
Cormorants, harlequin ducks, anklets, oyster catchers, marbled murrets are
frequently abundant , as well as sea lions, harbour seals, killer whales.
Ashore, you can quietly view from behind a bird blind the seagulls nesting only
a few feet away. A parks warden stationed here can answer your questions about
wildlife and the vegetation on the island.
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"So many birds on one small island. Incredible!"
Lindy H., Comox, British Columbia, Canada. |
Hauling up the anchor at Mitlenatch we then set sail to Lund, a small quaint
 harbour on the British Columbian mainland. This picturesque village with its
little cafes and curio shops invites exploring. As well as being a provisioning
stop for boats going north to Desolation Sound, Lund is also at the beginning of
Highway 101 that meanders south on the Sunshine Coast back to Vancouver, British
Columbia.
Next morning departure from Lund gets the Providence to Savary Island with its miles of white sandy beach
that gives it the name of "Hawaii of the North".. This is a great spot to go
ashore for a long stroll, with a picnic lunch and lots of drinking water as it
gets quite hot in the summertime. The ocean here is warm enough for a swim.
After everyone has had enough exploring for one day, we will haul the anchor
aboard and sail for Comox, arriving back around 5 pm. Guests are encouraged to
lend a hand with sailing the ship.
Duration: Two days with overnight aboard the Providence
Participants: Maximum six people
Cost: $3675.00 includes all onboard
meals, non-alcoholic drinks, taxes, and berth accommodation. Does not include meals or
beverages ashore. Contact us now.
Three-Day Two Nights Adventure Voyage
Comox to Mittlenatch and Cortez Islands, and Lund, British
Columbia
 Depart
Comox 9 am for exploring famous Mittlenatch Island,
the "Galapagos of the North". After marveling the abundant bird and animal life
at Mittlenatch we sail for Gorge Harbour on Cortes Island, the northern-most of
the Canadian Gulf Islands. Gorge Harbour is known for its First Nation people's
pictographs adorning the rocks in the narrow entrance to this harbour. There is
a marina restaurant there which offers up extraordinary meals if one chooses to
dine ashore. If time permits, a 1 ˝-mile
walk to the small harbour of Whaletown on the west side of Cortes Island takes
you through past history of abandoned apple orchards and old log buildings. We
spend the night aboard at Gorge Harbour. Next morning we begin our exploration
of Desolation Sound with its numerous inlets, channels and anchorages where one
can hike to crystal-clear lakes, or peacefully walk the isolated shorelines.
he next day, on our way
back to Comox, we have a quick visit to Lund, a picturesque small harbour of
shops and cafes that invite exploring. As well as being a provisioning stop for
boats going north to Desolation Sound, Lund is also at the beginning of Highway
101 that meanders south on the Sunshine Coast back to Vancouver, British
Columbia. Note that the itineraries are of course dependent on weather. It is
possible that the planned passage could be reversed. Guests are encouraged to
lend a hand with sailing the ship.
Duration: Three days with two overnight aboard the Providence
Participants: Maximum six people
Cost: $6825.00 includes all onboard
meals, non-alcoholic drinks, taxes, and berth accommodation. Does not include meals or
beverages ashore. Contact us now.
Tall Ships Victoria Adventure Voyage
Sail the Tall Ship Providence into Victoria and Port
Alberni, British Columbia
 Special
opportunity June 22nd - 30th, and July 7th - 12th,
2008
Sign on as a trainee aboard “Providence”, be part of the West Coast Tall Ship
experience, at sea and in the harbours, mingle with the salty crews from all
over the world as they swap tales of the seas while tied alongside! Chance of a
lifetime!
Victoria starting on June 22 to June 30, and Port Alberni
starting on July 7 to July12.
Duration: Victoria: June 22nd - 30th, Port Alberni: July 7th - 12th, 2008 aboard the Providence
Participants: Maximum six people
Cost: Contact us for pricing, which includes on-board vittles, non-alcoholic beverages, taxes,
and a sleeping berth. Contact us now.
A Sailing Charter for Your Tall Ship
Dream Vacation
 British Columbia's Inside Passage to Alaska stretches over 600 miles from
Victoria in the south to Prince Rupert in the north. Along this route there are
countless beaches, islands, fiords, anchorages and some areas so remote they can
only be explored by boat.
 ustom packages can
be designed to match your wishes. Here is your chance to charter a Tall Ship for
your dream cruise. Please contact us today.
Duration: Please inquire
Participants: Maximum overnight: 6 people, daytime: 20 people
Cost: please inquire. Contact us now.
Note that the itineraries are
dependent on weather.
All prices in Canadian dollars and include 5% GST.
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f you envision a dream
vacation aboard a genuine Tall Ship, please contact us and tell us about
your voyage of a lifetime. We have sailed as far as Mexico and the
Caribbean!