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7 Night British Columbia and San Juan Islands Adventure Cruise from Vancouver

Ship: National Geographic Venture

Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions

Sailed: Saturday, Sep 30, 2023 from Vancouver, Canada

Ended: Saturday, Oct 7, 2023

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Sep 30, 2023 departure of the National Geographic Venture. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Saturday - Sep 30, 2023

Vancouver, Canada

Arrive in Vancouver, Canada, British Columbia's largest city and the major port for all of Western Canada. Embark National Geographic Venture in the early evening and set out on your expedition. (D)

Day 2 - Sunday - Oct 1, 2023

Desolation Sound, Canada

Desolation Sound, on the north end of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, is a mecca for kayakers and small yachts. It's easy to understand why, with its calm sheltered waters and outstanding natural beauty. By kayak there are many isolated bays to poke into and islets that beckon for exploration. On land there are meadows and forest trails for hiking. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Monday - Oct 2, 2023

Alert Bay, Canada

Cruising Johnstone Strait, Canada

Sail through Johnstone Strait, a waterway cut through a magnificently wild and scenic area of mountains and islands. These ocean waters are also home to extraordinary marine mammals and bird watching. Today, we visit one of the oldest First Nations village sites in British Columbia. Alert Bay on Cormorant Island has been and continues to be the home of the Kwakwaka'wakw people and a center for the living culture found throughout the Northwest Coast. We will visit the U'Mista Cultural Centre, which houses one of the northwest coast's finest collections of elaborately carved potlatch masks, regalia, and coppers. We'll then make a stop to visit the Big House a short distance away where the T'sasala Cultural Group continues the sharing of culture, "educating the world about their songs, dances, teachings and values". (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Tuesday - Oct 3, 2023

Cruising the Gulf Islands, Canada

Wake this morning among the Gulf Islands, a rich archipelago in the Strait of Georgia, and a yachter's paradise. We'll take our pick of perfect spots to kayak, hike, and search for wildlife. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Wednesday - Oct 4, 2023

Victoria, Canada

Choose from several tailor-made options to explore the charming city of Victoria. Visit private gardens, bike along the waterfront, eat like a local on a culinary walk through Old Town, or peruse the collections at local art galleries. In the evening, enjoy a private reception at The Bateman Gallery while taking in the incredible collection of paintings by wildlife artist Robert Bateman, recognized by the Audubon Society as one of the 20th century's "heroes of conservation". (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Thursday - Oct 5, 2023

Friday Harbor, United States

After clearing customs, we'll explore Friday Harbor, a picturesque town on San Juan Island. Visit the Whale Museum, with its fascinating collection of artifacts, artwork, and whale skeletons. Pop into small shops and galleries for a bit of local flavor. Later, we'll search for killer whales and cruise the San Juan Islands. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - Friday - Oct 6, 2023

Cruising the San Juan Islands, United States

Today we'll visit the more remote of the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in northern Washington State perfect for kayaking, exploring by Zodiac, and hiking. Walks with our expert staff will familiarize you with the natural and cultural history of the rugged northwest coast region. (B,L,D)

Day 8 - Saturday - Oct 7, 2023

Seattle, United States

Disembark National Geographic Venture after breakfast and transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)