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Gulf Islands in Fall - Discover Hundreds of Semi-Mediterranean Islands

<p>Sail Intricate Waterways Across Hundreds of Mild Islands</p>
<p>This small ship cruise explores the Gulf Islands, Canada, an archipelago of islands in the protected Salish Sea between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. It is one of the world&rsquo;s best small-boat cruising destinations. You&rsquo;ll island hop in the National Park, visit wildlife colonies, walk the rainforest and rocky bluffs, and explore remote beaches and tiny islands.</p>
21 October, 2026 to 26 October, 2026
Cabin $4,800 CAD pp
Semi-Private Sleeping Areas The spacious main cabin is airy and divided by half-walls and heavy curtains into four berths, providing sleeping accommodations for eight guests. Each area contains large comfortable beds (six and a half feet long), space for your belongings, brass reading lamps, fluffy duvets and blankets. They have walls on two-and-a-half sides and thick, heavy curtains on the other one-and-a-half sides. There are three heads (washrooms) aboard, all with hot running water and shower conversions. If you are a solo traveller, you will be sharing one of the quarter berths with a same-sex solo traveller or you will be placed in our comfortable wheelhouse accommodations. Or, depending on the make-up of guests, our wheelhouse lounge seats convert into comfortable beds.
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28 October, 2026 to 02 November, 2026
Cabin $3,700 CAD pp
Semi-Private Sleeping Areas The spacious main cabin is airy and divided by half-walls and heavy curtains into four berths, providing sleeping accommodations for eight guests. Each area contains large comfortable beds (six and a half feet long), space for your belongings, brass reading lamps, fluffy duvets and blankets. They have walls on two-and-a-half sides and thick, heavy curtains on the other one-and-a-half sides. There are three heads (washrooms) aboard, all with hot running water and shower conversions. If you are a solo traveller, you will be sharing one of the quarter berths with a same-sex solo traveller or you will be placed in our comfortable wheelhouse accommodations. Or, depending on the make-up of guests, our wheelhouse lounge seats convert into comfortable beds.
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Gulf Islands in Fall - Discover Hundreds of Semi-Mediterranean Islands itinerary:

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Days 1-3 Welcome Aboard!


Day 1: Orientation, cruising into the Gulf Islands, Canada. Seabird island visit, wildlife watching, porpioses. Anchorage at Saturna Island, southern point of the Gulf Islands Canada.

Day 2: Morning hike on Saturna Island, forest ecology learning. Cruising, beachcombing a remote island, sea lion and seabird haul out. Wild life viewing through the gulf islands

Day 3: Village visit, sailing in Georgia Strait and one of many channels in the area. Anchorage Prevost Island, within the Gulf Islands BC. Exploring the interidal life at low tide. Hike to view and mariner’s light.

Days 4-6 Island Exploration


Day 4: Cruising to either Wallace Island, Penelakut Island or other central Island. Historic and First Nations history. Wildflower meadows or mushroom, fall foliage highlighs, island anchorage. Optional kayak.

Day 5: Sailing, Russell Island anchorage, woodland shore walk and Kanaka history.

Day 6: Morning shore walk, cruising to port watching for wildlife.

Please note:

Itineraries are subject to change.

Gulf Islands in Fall - Discover Hundreds of Semi-Mediterranean Islands reverse itinerary:

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Please note: *

Itineraries are subject to change.

Days 4-6 Island Exploration *


Day 4: Cruising to either Wallace Island, Penelakut Island or other central Island. Historic and First Nations history. Wildflower meadows or mushroom, fall foliage highlighs, island anchorage. Optional kayak.

Day 5: Sailing, Russell Island anchorage, woodland shore walk and Kanaka history.

Day 6: Morning shore walk, cruising to port watching for wildlife.

Days 1-3 Welcome Aboard! *


Day 1: Orientation, cruising into the Gulf Islands, Canada. Seabird island visit, wildlife watching, porpioses. Anchorage at Saturna Island, southern point of the Gulf Islands Canada.

Day 2: Morning hike on Saturna Island, forest ecology learning. Cruising, beachcombing a remote island, sea lion and seabird haul out. Wild life viewing through the gulf islands

Day 3: Village visit, sailing in Georgia Strait and one of many channels in the area. Anchorage Prevost Island, within the Gulf Islands BC. Exploring the interidal life at low tide. Hike to view and mariner’s light.

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Maple Leaf, the ship servicing Gulf Islands in Fall - Discover Hundreds of Semi-Mediterranean Islands

Maple Leaf

Vessel Type: Schooner

Length: 92f / 28m

Passenger Capacity: 8

About the Maple Leaf
Outfitted for Engaging with the Natural World
Maple Leaf is a classic, 92-foot schooner. She accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 semi-private sleeping areas, with 3 shared washrooms, and a crew of 4 or 5.

Maple Leaf is a sea-kindly vessel with a long range. She can take you to the coast’s wildest, remotest corners more comfortably and safely than most other vessels. Her sails and 40,000-pound keel keep her steady, and her crew’s warmth and culinary delights keep your soul soaring.

A Classic Wooden Sail Boat
Her curved deck planks, mahogany and glass butterfly hatches, fir beams, mahogany cabinetry and the sweep of her long cap rail are a pleasure to look at.

Modern Comforts with Edwardian Elegance
Maple Leaf’s interior is in harmony with her heritage: modern conveniences and good space design, melded with a decor that nods to her Edwardian past.

Dining Lounge
Unwind with books, journaling, and conversations in our cozy onboard library and dining lounge. We dine on deck or in this lounge, depending on the weather.

Galley
From the tiny galley, Maple Leaf’s chefs produce incredible meals and snacks fresh each day. Enjoy fine meals and discussions about the day’s adventures with the crew and naturalist.

Wheelhouse Lounge
The captain and first mate skillfully navigate and plan routes here. They’re happy to share insights and explain the systems. This space features natural history guidebooks and showcases mahogany and Douglas fir craftsmanship that shines throughout the vessel.

Sleeping Areas & Heads (Bathrooms)
The main cabin accommodates eight guests with divided sleeping areas, each featuring large comfortable beds, storage space, reading lamps, and cozy bedding. There are three washrooms with hot water showers.

Decks
Maple Leaf has lots of deck space, on which people may choose to sit and watch the coast’s scenery, chat with others, steer the ship, or have quiet time alone.

Shore Boats
Our two zodiacs provide ample space and great access to explore along shorelines, up rivers, near wildlife colonies, and onto beaches. 

Kayaks
While at anchor, enjoy one of our two single kayaks. The kayaks are stable and easy to use, with assistance from crew getting in and out. 

Fishing Tackle
We have fishing rods and lures ready for jigging. Obtain your fishing licence prior to your trip and take a turn at jigging for halibut or lingcod.

Other Equipment
The ship provides guidebooks, visual aids, and a hydrophone to listen to whale sounds, enhancing appreciation of local flora, fauna, and marine phenomena.

Cabin layout for Maple Leaf
• Secluded Islands
Once the summer crowds begin to fade, fall is the perfect time to explore quiet towns and hundreds of islands off the roadmap.

• Unique Microclimate
Located in a rain shadow, the Gulf Islands have a unique semi-Mediterranean climate that keeps the region drier than the rest of the BC coast

• Diverse Landscapes
Some islands grow cacti, some great rainforests, and others host white shell beaches and meadows of wildflowers

• Nature’s Spectacle
Migrating birds, spawning salmon and marine mammals including seals, sea lions and orcas.