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….   The post Magical Wolf Sighting first appeared on Archipelago Cruises ..read more

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! The post 2024 Season is Off to a Good Start first appeared on Archipelago Cruises ..read more

                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) The post What we’ve been up to lately? first appeared on Archipelago Cruises ..read more

Archipelago Cruises Archipelago Cruises - A Cruise of a Different Nature 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. There’s sti ..read more

Archipelago Cruises Archipelago Cruises - A Cruise of a Different Nature We’ve been lucky enough to see sea otters every day this season. We see mothers with their pups, single males, even groups of sea otters hanging out in the kelp. Seeing them is always a highlight! Chillaxing …. Archipelago Cruises ..read more

Archipelago Cruises Archipelago Cruises - A Cruise of a Different Nature 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. Dining with Hummingbirds Archipelago Cruises ..read more

Archipelago Cruises Archipelago Cruises - A Cruise of a Different Nature 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.     Happy to be Back! Archipelago Cruises ..read more

Archipelago Cruises Archipelago Cruises - A Cruise of a Different Nature After yet another enjoyable season, we are now closed until May 2023. We already look forward to next year’s adventures and hope to see you aboard our boat! Waving Goodbye ! Archipelago Cruises ..read more

Archipelago Cruises Archipelago Cruises - A Cruise of a Different Nature 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! Lunch Aboard the Raincoast Maiden Archipelago Cruises ..read more

Archipelago Cruises Archipelago Cruises - A Cruise of a Different Nature Spectacular images of a humpback whale lunge feeding, taken by one of our guests, Ralph Bishop. It appears that the bird – a Common Murre – managed to scramble away in a mad panic, unharmed!   Having Lunch Archipelago Cruises ..read more