Recommended Reading

  1. Orcas, Eagles & Kings: Georgia Strait & Puget Sound by Steve Yates

2. Spirit Bear Encounters With the White Bear of the Western Rainforest by Charles Russell, Andy Russell

3. The Last Wild Wolves: Ghosts of the Rain Forest by Ian McAllister

4. The GREAT BEAR Rainforest Canada’s Forgotten Coast by Ian McAllister, Karen McAllister, Cameron Young

5. Totem Poles of the Pacific Northwest Coast by Edward Malin

6. Orca: The Whale Called Killer by Erich Hoyt

7. San Juan Islands Wildlife: A Handbook for Exploring Nature by Evelyn Adams

8. The Curve of Time The Classic Memoir of a Woman and Her Children Who Explored the Coastal Waters of the Pacific Northwest by M. Wylie Blanchet

9. Passage to Juneau: A Sea and Its Meanings by Jonathan Raban

Duration
12 days
Group Size
2 to 6

Inside Passage & Great Bear Rainforest

Sail with us to where civilization gradually fades astern. Northwest is where we're headed, underneath a golden sky as we begin to get a taste of the wilder side of the North American coast. Natural Hot Springs, 10,000 yr old abandoned First Nation villages, ancient totem poles, pods of leaping dolphins, Orcas, Humpbacks, Bears, Rain Wolves. These are just some of the highlights on our farthest north tour. This is a true adventure, but with all the creature comforts and safety we've developed from over 20 years of experience with this route.

We pass north through the Inside Passage roughly retracing the route that Captain George Vancouver did in 1792. Much of the area looks the same now as it did then. With each day aboard, you'll feel a deeper connection to the natural world as you let the stresses of everyday land based life melt away.

Sailing aboard the S/V Nawalak is about escaping the crowds, relaxing, and connecting with nature and the sea while exploring the quiet beaches and pristine islands of the northwest. During our tours we share with you the gems and secrets we’ve discovered in our 30+ years of sailing these amazing waterways.

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$5,300
Duration
6 hours
Group Size
2 to 6

San Juan Islands 6-hour Day Sail

Climb aboard and immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of the San Juan Islands.

Sailing from our home port of Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, we are quickly in one of the most scenic and wildlife-rich areas of the world. Our naturalist captain will hoist the sails and guide your small group in an intimate exploration of wildlife and nature by eco-friendly sail power.

Sailing aboard the S/V Nawalak is about escaping the crowds, relaxing, and connecting with nature and the sea while exploring the quiet beaches and pristine islands of the northwest. During our tours we share with you the gems and secrets we’ve discovered in our 30+ years of sailing these amazing waterways.

★★★★★
★★★★★
from
$160
Duration
6 days
Group Size
2 to 6

6-Day Sailing Tour of the San Juan & Gulf Islands

Join us for an all-inclusive multi day sailing tour of the most beautiful marine environment in the world!

Our multi-day, all inclusive sailing tours are the best way to unwind, relax and immerse yourself in the Salish Sea's natural beauty. With each day aboard, you'll feel a deeper connection to the natural world as you let the stresses of everyday land based life melt away. We follow the rhythms of the wind and tides to show you the true beauty of this magical archipelago.

Sailing from our home port of Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, we are quickly in one of the most scenic and wildlife-rich areas of the world. Our naturalist captain will hoist the sails and guide your small group in an intimate exploration of wildlife and nature by eco-friendly sail power.

Sailing aboard the S/V Nawalak is about escaping the crowds, relaxing, and connecting with nature and the sea while exploring the quiet beaches and pristine islands of the northwest. During our tours we share with you the gems and secrets we’ve discovered in our 30+ years of sailing these amazing waterways.

★★★★★
★★★★★
from
$2,599