It’s Time To Say Goodbye

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It is with mixed emotions that we announce our retirement and the official “goodbye” from Archipelago Wildlife Cruises. We feel privileged to have been able to share the beauty of the area, the wildlife, and the sense of community with friends, acquaintances, and tourists alike. We will miss Ukee.

A heartfelt thanks to the locals who informed guests of our service, year after year. You know who you are. It made all the difference. We’ve had lots of repeat guests, many of them locals, some who came more than ten times. This is a great compliment. Thank you ♥

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Chef Ian Riddick and his team at the Heartwood Kitchen, who provided delicious gourmet meals for six years without a hiccup. It wouldn’t have been the same without you.

This has been a treasured chapter in our lives. We will be back to spend the summer cruising this area aboard the Raincoast Maiden. See you then and love you

Open Until October 19th

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Let us help you get up close and personal with the wildlife and spectacular scenery of Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands. We’re open until Oct. 19th, so it is not too late!
Thanks to Rob Janssen for letting me share his beautiful sea otter image.
 

Ready for a Once-in-a-lifetime Experience?

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Gourmet lunch aboard a beautiful luxury yacht anyone? On our Broken Group Islands Wildlife Cruise we anchor for lunch in a sheltered bay inside the National Park. We set up tables and chairs on the decks, and the meals are delivered to our guests in a wicker basket and served on bone china. The food is delicious, prepared by Heartwood Kitchen Restaurant in Ucluelet, delivered to you on a luxury yacht in a magical setting of the islands. For most of our guests this is a truly memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Magical Wolf Sighting

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Wolf looking at camera

 

Two days ago we had a fantastic wolf sighting in the Broken Group Islands two days ago. Going though a narrow channel, one of our guests cried “wolf” and there he stood, looking at us as intently as we were at him – magical! The most amazing thing about this is that we are sure we saw the same wolf on the shores of Ucluelet 5 week ago – same colouring, exact same limp….

 

2024 Season is Off to a Good Start

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We’ve been open since early May, thrilled to back on the water, cruising through the breathtaking scenery of the Broken Group Islands. Wildlife sightings have been good, we’ve enjoyed meeting guests from all over the world and we hope that you will join us too!

What we’ve been up to lately?

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large boat in parking lot front view of motor yacht

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In case anyone is wondering where we have been … We have been painting, oiling, waxing, polishing, and just generally pampering the Raincoast Maiden. This week we finally made the trip up the West coast, back to beautiful Barkley Sound. We are now in Ucluelet and will start running tours within the next few days (May 5th)

Main painting boat Woman working on side of boatHelm area of boat, looking forward and out to seeview of sunset and island

There’s still time…. to join us in 2023!

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We’re open until mid October, so there is still time… to join us on our Broken Group Islands Wildlife Tour in 2023.

Thanks to Dale & Cherie for allowing us to post a picture of them celebrating Dale’s birthday aboard the “Raincoast Maiden” – it is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion with a delicious gourmet lunch, prepared by the Heartwood Kitchen Restaurant in Ucluelet an served to you  in the beautiful setting of the Broken Group Islands, part of  Pacific Rim National Park reserve.

Dining with Hummingbirds

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Care to dine with hummingbirds? Join us on our Broken Group Islands Wildlife Cruise!

Recently we have enjoyed daily visits by Rufous Hummingbirds while anchored in the beautiful setting of the Broken Group Islands for a delicious gourmet lunch, prepared by Heartwood Kitchen restaurant in Ucluelet.

Thanks @laerke_juul for the image.

Rufous Hummingbird

Happy to be Back!

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We are now open for the 2023 Season! Don’t miss the opportunity to join us for a day of wildlife viewing and breathtaking scenery. Our award winning tours follow a scenic route through the sheltered waters of the Broken Group Islands where you’ll be served you a delicious gourmet lunch while anchored in a sheltered cove, meal prepared by Heartwood Kitchen Restaurant in Ucluelet.

 

Colony of Steller sea lions crowded together on rock with huge males sitting up

 

Lunch Aboard the Raincoast Maiden

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It’s not too late to join us for a delicious gourmet lunch (prepared by Heartwood Kitchen in Ucluelet) aboard the Raincoast Maiden while anchored in an idyllic location.

We’re open until October 3rd, so join us on our Broken Group Islands Wildlife Cruise to see wildlife, spectacular scenery and enjoy a fabulous meal. It is an experience unlike any other!