Expeditions aboard the 80' vessel ROLANO. Vacations along the coast of BC by small ship.

Expeditions

Our expeditions take place in some of the most amazing areas along the British Columbia Coast. Our trips are scheduled and timed to coincide with nature to take advantage of the season and best wildlife viewing.

Our guests come from all around the world to enjoy the small ship experience, to enjoy the camaraderie, crew knowledge and to explore the greatest places on Earth ~ NATURE.

Small intimate groups of only 8 passengers allows for more flexibility, wildlife sightings, and the desires of our guests. We move at a slower pace than city folk, enjoying pods of whales, ancient rainforests, cascading waterfalls, bears, eagles, and First Nation's Culture that has been present on the coast for tens of thousands of years.

Expeditions include:

Waters of Saang Gwaii ~ Queen Charlotte Kayak Mother Ship

Great Bear Rain Forest ~ Spirit Bear Quest

Great Bear Rainforest ~ Kayak Mother Ship

Bears and Whales

Discovery Islands

Bike/Kayak Canadian Gulf Islands

Alaska

Repositioning Cruises

Our trips are accompanied by expert guides, whether you are on a kayak expedition or a bear viewing adventure, they share their wealth of knowledge on a level understandable to all guests and assure their level of comfort in all activities that we partake in.

Adventure in Comfort and Safety!

With an experienced, professional crew ~ captain, engineer, full time cook and exceptional guides all of your needs will be taken care of. Relax, unwind and unplug as your adventure begins on board the Mighty ROLANO.

Are trips on board the ROLANO suitable for me? You might wonder if you are eligible to participate in our expeditions and adventures. If you are enthusiastic about participating, able to deal with a variety of weather systems (rain one minute, sun the next), agile enough to climb in and out of vessels not moored to tied to a wharf, and able to get along with other folk, then yes our trips are suitable for you. Our trips have accommodated children as young as 8 and as old as 80.

What about sea sickness? The ROLANO is a very steady, durable vessel and seasickness is rarely a problem. We travel in protected waters and usually short distances. We break up our travel by taking shore excursions.

What is included in the price when I take an adventure on the ROLANO? Included in the price of your trip: All meals, snacks and beverages, wine is served at dinner, with a limited amount of beer on board, the services of our professional guides and crew, permit fees, use of all onboard amenities and gear.

What is not included when I take an adventure on the ROLANO? Airfare or transportation to the point of origin of the trip, GST, any gratuities.

Can you accommodate special diets during an adventure on the ROLANO? Certainly, If you advise us in your registration form, we can accommodate most requirements.

Will I be required to perform any duties on board the ROLANO? No, we carry a full time crew, captain, engineer, cook and guide that make your expedition on board the ROLANO a memorable one. If you would like to participate with steering the ship, fishing, crabbing or cooking the catch we encourage you to do so, but it is not necessary. There will be plenty of time to fish on your expedition and we can even sell you a tidal waters sport fishing license right on board.

Wanting a custom designed trip aboard the ROLANO? Family trips are some thing we enjoy, as they bring us closer together, enabling families to reconnect as they leave the busy lives to enjoy fresh ocean air, spectacular sunsets, and the majestic coastlines of our beautiful province We can also accommodate photography and artists groups. Our large deck space leads well to filming and the need for equipment. We can offer wildlife trips with a focus on photography while we search for grizzly bears, Kermode Bears, wolves, bears, whales, and birds, and sights of first nations culture. Let us know who, what , where, and how you would like to go and let us take you there!