Craft Beer, Culinary & Nature Cruise through the Gulf Islands

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Beer aficionados and cultural travelers note: B.C.'s foremost brewing historian leads 5-day gourmet beer tour of B.C. craft breweries and islands by boutique ship For a twist on the typical beer tour, join B.C.'s Craft Beer Cruise and discover the rich flavours and colourful history of the province's micro-brewing industry.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy Beer tasting
    • Exploring the nature of the island Russell
    • Learn about the History of Nanaimo
    • Wildlife viewing and exploration at Galiano Island

What's this trip about?

    Beer aficionados and cultural travelers note: B.C.'s foremost brewing historian leads 5-day gourmet beer tour of B.C. craft breweries and islands by boutique ship For a twist on the typical beer tour, join B.C.'s Craft Beer Cruise and discover the rich flavours and colourful history of the province's micro-brewing industry.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNanaimo
End CitySydney

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • North America
  • Canada

Attractions

  • Sydney

Activities

  • History
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • All accommodation
    • Meals
    • Beer
    • Lectures
    • Recipes
    • Tasting charts
    • Shore trips
    • Optional sailing instruction

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Travel Map

Day 1

Board at Sidney, B.C., 2 p.m.

Beer tasting and lecture with B.C. micro-brew "elder" Paul Hadfield.

Cruising the southern Gulf Islands.

Introduction to world of beers, brewing history

Anchorage: Russell Island

Day 2

Morning shore walk on Russell Island, exploring the nature of the islands and their varied history.

Cruising through Gulf Islands and Samsun Narrows

Cruising to Nanaimo

Nanaimo History

Pairing food and beer

Private brewery tour, tasting and dinner Longwood Brew Pub

Anchorage: Protection Island

Day 3

Mid-Vancouver Island's Brew History& Off the Beaten Track: Wildlife and Secret Islets

Pubs, saloons and prohibition

Wolf Brewery tour and tastings (Nanaimo area)

Cruising, wildlife viewing and exploration at Galiano Island, Polier Pass, Mayne Island.Includes wildlife viewing, cruising, shore walks, optional kayakingat the outer islands.

Day 4

Scenic al fresco picnic and tasting at Saturna Island.

Cruising Boundary Pass, with possible wildlife viewing

Gulf Islands Brewery tour and tastings

Dinner aboard with Salt Spring Island feast

Anchorage: Salt Spring Island.

Day 5

Breakfast and farewell preparations

Disembark, noon, at Sidney.

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Price From $1,914
Price per day$383
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Maple Leaf Adventures has been offering small ship cruises that feature the natural and cultural history of Alaska and Canada's west coast since 1986.

Our "cruise ships" are restored, classic sailing ships. Between 70 and 92-feet long, they are beautiful, comfortable and strong expedition ships.

We have a reputation as one of Canada’s finest tour operators. Trips with Maple Leaf have been named by Frommer’s travel guide as one of Canada's 6 "Best Travel Experiences", by the Canadian Tourism Commission as a "Signature Experience" of Canada, and by National Geographic Traveler as one of its "50 Tours of a Lifetime" and "Best of the World" in 2013.

Our multi-day, boutique expeditions offer guests the opportunity to experience intimately the most beautiful places on the B.C. and Alaska coast, in the company of expert naturalists or historians, crew and chef.

As a longtime practitioner of ecotourism, Maple Leaf pioneered travel in the Great Bear Rainforest and northwestern Vancouver Island, and has made significant contributions to conservation on the coast.

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Ship & cabin information
MV Swell
A classic tug refit into an expedition yacht The Swell is an authentic, coastal tugboat. Her small size and ruggedness, combined with our special access permits and knowledgeable and well-connected crew, give you an unparalleled experience. You have access to sites, phenomena and people you cannot get on larger ships, which are often banned from the special areas we take you. What’s more, you have a full ship for just you and a few other guests. The cabins are beautifully and lovingly decorated, but they are not hotel rooms. They are authentic, small boat cabins. This means the beds are non-standard sizes but are comfortable. There are door sills to step over to enter each cabin. This does mean that you need to step aboard without thinking of cabins as hotel rooms, but rather as cozy cabins on a real heritage ship. Category 1 Outside door, opening portholes, private ensuite head, storage, natural light. Two up and down small, extra-long single beds (79.5” x 30”). Sink in main area, toilet and shower in head. Storage in tall cupboard with shelves, small under-sink cupboard, under bed. 57 ft2 Garry Oak, Red Alder Category 2 1. Angled Boat Double Mid-size cabin, outside door, opening portholes, larger private ensuite head, storage, natural light. Angled boat double beds (approx 79” x 52”, narrower at feet). These are comfortable beds for two people used to sleeping together and don’t mind their feet near each other. Not for people who wish to sleep well separated from their partner. Luxurious for a single paying a single supplement. 3 piece bathroom. Storage in three small drawers, two cubbyholes under bed, and three shelves, plus cupboard in head. 80 ft2 2. Two Singles Mid-size cabins, outside door, opening portholes, larger private ensuite head, storage, natural light. Two up and down singles (approx 78” x 35”), plus desk and two small cupboards. Sink in main area, toilet and shower in head. Storage in two small wardrobes, shelf on top of wardrobes, cupboard under sink and inside small desk. 81 ft2 Category 3 Largest cabins, outside door, opening portholes, large private ensuite head, storage, natural light. Small boat queen sized bed, which is half-way between a double and a queen (75.5” x 57”). One side of bed is against the wall. 3-piece bathroom. Storage in tall, slim cupboard, various drawers, one shelf and small entry shelf. 119ft2
Cancellation policy

At the time we receive written notice of your wish to cancel your trip, the following fees will apply:

  • 90 days or more from departure date: 100% of deposit
  • 89 to 60 days from departure date: 50% of Land Cost
  • 59 days or less from departure date: 100% of Land Cost
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