Desolation Sound
The best of all worlds — warm waters, great weather, great scenery
"Natural beauty, sparkling waters. The sort of place that the whole world should be visiting, but thankfully don't"
— Captain Drew
Adventure Among Inlets, Coves and Parks
Known as a boater’s paradise, Desolation Sound is your gateway to unparalleled adventure. Located on the edge of remote communities, this region possesses deep water passageways among a maze of islands possessing old growth forests, sparkling waterfalls and sandy shorelines.
Surrounded by BC’s famous coastal mountains, this warm water destination offers a cruising experience through calm, protected waters where hiking and kayaking excursions provide the chance to view an abundance of marine life. As you travel through the inlets and coves, find safe anchorage at scenic points such as Prideaux Haven, Tenedos Bay and Grace Harbour.
If the last couple of years have taught us anything, it is the value of spending time with family and friends. For 2023, we return to explore the wonders and warm waters of Desolation Sound.
From epic star-filled nights, calm waters, majestic scenery, and sightings of local wildlife, this area is bound to inspire, relax and infuse you and your family and friends with memories that will be talked about for a lifetime! For the young at heart, it’s a great place to explore and enjoy watersports galore, go on a rainforest adventure, take a dip in pristine secluded lakes, explore trails, comb the beaches, or you can just chill on the deck with a favourite book and recharge your soul.
First mapped in 1792 by Captain George Vancouver and Spanish explorers Dionisio Galiano and Cayetano Flores, this area has been inhabited by the Tia’amin tribes for thousands of years and falls within the traditional territories of the Klahoose, Tia’amin and Holmalco first nations.
If you are looking for beautiful anchorages, warmer waters and warm sunny days Desolation Sound is arguably the best area on the BC coastline. This area is only accessible by air or water and offers something for everyone.
"The wonderful thing about "small" boat adventures is we have no itinerary. If we're watching something beautiful, we can hang out and watch it. There is no cruise ship itinerary to follow." — Captain Drew
Let's have some fun!
Some of the many activities we can enjoy in Desolation Sound:
- There are many good areas for marine and near-shore mammal viewing
- There are intertidal areas of with profusions of life as well as marine biologist friends to visit, who are studying and working at institutes to preserve the areas that we travel through. These visits are always interesting and add a depth of understanding to the beautiful flora and fauna that we see.
- The Golden beaches of Savary Island at low tide are lovely to explore
- View the island that humans are not allowed on, but we can view the sea lions and birds from the small boat
- Visit the local communities and pick up an ice cream sandwich (our Captain won't take much arm twisting to do this one!)
- Lake swimming and group-appropriate hikes on land. The forest has a wonderful warm rich smell that is quintessentially BC, and swimming in a lake surrounded by forested hills under the sun is a luxury in and of itself
- Picnics on little islands and the beach. Discovering the nature of our unique ecosystems in inlets and islands is a treat
Union Jack 2023 Adventures in Desolation Sound
For 2023, Remote West Coast Adventures has created a very limited number of trips. This year’s focus will be limited to seven 5-night/6-day trips. We depart Campbell River on the following dates.
- June 25-30
- July 1-6
- July 13-26
- July 28-August 2
- August 10-15
- August 17-22
- August 24-29
Gather up to eight of your friends and family of all ages to enjoy this Desolation Sound adventure. Book the whole boat to enjoy. Our expert crew will guide you through the stunning beauty of this area. Relax and enjoy this all-inclusive trip.
What's Included
- Accommodation for up to 8 guests
- All gourmet meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- All beverages: pops, juices, and water. Selected BC wines and beer served with meals.
- Use of kayaks, paddle boards, trampoline, etc.
- Your crew of 4: Captain, Chief Engineer, Executive Chef, and host
- Guided shore trips
What's Not Included
- Applicable taxes (GST at 5%) and Crew Gratuity (customarily 15%)
- Liquors
- Tidal (salt water) Fishing Licenses
- Transportation to & from the vessel for arrivals & departures
- Fuel surcharge may be added based on activities
All inclusive price of $47420 for 5 nights for up to 8 people when you book directly with us.
Custom itineraries are also available! Send us an email at info@remotewestcoastadventures.com and one of our travel guides will get back to you.
Please note that our rates are cash discounted. As such, any balance amounts paid with credit card will be subject to an additional 3%. There are no fees associated with credit card deposits.
Steps to Book Your Trip
- Pick your preferred date, and an alternate. Email us at info@remotewestcoastadventures.com
- We will call you to collect your deposit and arrange your dates. We accept Visa or Mastercard. Cheques or bank wires and e-transfers in Canadian dollars are preferred.
- Pay your deposit to secure your trip
- Check the balance due dates, and pay balance to finalize your trip
- Please note: Our rates are cash discounted and any balance amounts paid with a credit card will be subject to an additional 3% charge. There are no fees associated with credit card deposits.
- Fares paid in full at time of booking may receive a 10% discount
