2009 Prices:x$4,595
Single Supplement:xUnavail.
Deposit:x$300

Prices are in US Dollars, based on double occupancy, and subject to increase.

Day 1 (Tue): Ketchikan - Inside Passage
Depart at 9:00 a.m. Plan on arriving in Ketchikan, Alaska, the day before, if not earlier. You may wish to arrive a couple of days ahead of our scheduled departure. There are a number of interesting things to see including three totem parks. There is an active carver’s studio, Creek Street (a museum with its own totems), and an interesting waterfront.

During the first day, you will cruise along the southern boundary of Misty Fjords National Monument prior to crossing into Canada. Following a brief visit to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and Canadian Customs, you’ll head to Princess Royal Island, your adventure’s featured destination.

Day 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Wed-Sun): Inside Passage
Princess Royal Island and surrounding area.

Day 7, 8 (Mon-Tue): Inside Passage
Klemtu, Bella Bella, Namu, Calvert Island

Day 9 (Wed): Inside Passage
Crossing Queen Charlotte Strait. Pelagic birds. Marine mammals. Potential feeding humpbacks and orcas. Some of the best days with humpbacks and Pacific white-sided dolphins have occurred in this area.

Day 10 (Thur): Inside Passage - Port McNeill
All good things must come to an end. Following breakfast aboard the Delphinus, you’ll catch the taxi for your flight home; or, to the hotel, should you decide to spend a few extra days on Vancouver Island.

You will enjoy daily discussions; lectures and slide and video shows designed to enhance your understanding and interest in the marine biology and natural history of the area. You may bird watch and beach comb; listen to the underwater world through hydrophones. The itinerary allows ample time as well for you to read, write, or just plain relax.