The tour
Set a course for a one of a kind wilderness
adventure in the heart of Killer Whale
country on board the Songhee, a specially
built WWII coastal supply vessel that has
been extensively refitted for itÍs new
mission as our kayak mothership.
Ten guests and an expert crew complete with
a gourmet cook explore the Broughton
Archipelago, View aerial photo visiting
abandoned First Nations settlements that
watch over the waters containing the largest
concentration of Orcas on the planet.
On board the 95 foot ship, youÍll stay in
bright cheery cabins, have full use of the
spacious cedar paneled lounge, enjoy West
Coast Cuisine, and find plenty of deck space
to spread out and relax on.
Using the flotilla of kayaks or the
motorized launch, each day will bring new
discoveries as we venture into remote and
inaccessible regions.
On each voyage, guests set the pace, we
provide all the amenities. The crew is there
to help you make this your best vacation
ever.
WeÍll go on guided excursions to explore
ancient native villages, with totems half
hidden by the silent forest. YouÍll learn
about the history, myths and legends
surrounding the people and the majestic
creatures who travel these same waters, and
get the chance to see killer whales and
other marine mammals in their natural
environments.
The kayaking
Although kayaking is not a prerequisite to
join our tour, we feel that it is the best
way to get close to nature. Never tried
kayaking before? No worries - we'll show you
how. A thorough orientation of kayaks and
safety procedures are covered to prepare you
for your time on the water. The sea kayak is
extremely stable and easy to manoeuvre, both
in single and double configuration, allowing
a unique and silent floating view of both
marine and land-based wildlife. The
combination of mothership and kayak gives
you incredible wilderness access with the
comforts of a 4 star hotel. The daily
itinerary will be catered to each individual
group where kayaking time will vary
depending on groups desires.
Our meals
Nourishing our guests and crew with quality
healthy meals is a very important part of
all our adventures. At Spirit of the West
Adventures we put a great amount of time and
effort into preparing gourmet savory meals.
In our full service kitchen our Chef will
have the freedom to present us with a
variety of creative cuisine using fresh
quality produce, preparing home baked goods,
and providing us with local seafood when
possible. A delightful meal and decadent
dessert served in our open dining lounge is
a fine way to finish off a day of adventure
ThereÍs even a hot tub, this is a kayak trip
with a difference!
