Howe Sound Expedition
Private Full Day Expedition · 6 Hours

Beyond the city.
Into Howe Sound.

A full day private sailing journey into a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Steep fjord mountains, deep coastal waters, and the kind of quiet that only comes when the city is genuinely behind you.

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Expedition Details
Duration6 hours
DepartureJericho Beach
Max guestsUp to 9
DatesMay to Sept 2026
From$2,299
What to Expect

A full day on the water. A different world.

Six hours allows something a shorter sail cannot — the feeling of genuinely leaving the city behind.

01
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Fjord mountains, deep coastal waters, islands, forests, and expansive scenery.
02
Wildlife encounters
Seals, seabirds, porpoises, and occasional whales inhabit these waters naturally.
03
Primarily under sail
When conditions allow, we rely on wind rather than engine for a quieter experience.
04
An unhurried pace
Space to relax, eat, photograph the coastline, and simply spend time on the water.
Small groups
Nature lovers
Milestone celebrations
Photography
Bucket list experiences

Howe Sound expeditions fill quickly. Summer dates book weeks in advance.

Included

Everything for a full day on the water.

Professional skipper
Experienced, certified, and deeply familiar with Howe Sound.
40 ft sailing yacht
A Beneteau Oceanis with spacious cockpit and cushioned seating.
Lunch and refreshments
Food and drinks on board for the full day.
Safety equipment
Transport Canada compliant gear on every departure.
No experience needed
Your skipper handles everything. Just show up.
Local coastal narration
Stories about the sound, its geology, wildlife, and history.
The Yacht

Spacious, stable, and built for open water.

Wingaway is a 40 foot Beneteau Oceanis with wide decks, cushioned cockpit seating, and a cabin below for shelter on longer passages. Comfortable for groups, and well suited to the conditions in Howe Sound.

Skipper Maren
Your Skipper

Local knowledge shaped by years on these waters.

Maren grew up racing dinghies, lived aboard for stretches, and once sailed his family to Mexico. A trip that confirmed sailing was not just a hobby but a personality trait.

These days he skippers harbour sails and ranges through the Gulf Islands when he is not. He knows these waters well enough that the wildlife, the mountains, and the tides are all part of the same conversation.

Grew up sailing
Dinghy racer
Gulf Islands cruiser
"A great way to sail in the Burrard Inlet and have beautiful views of the Vancouver skyline and mountains. Nothing to beat being out on the water on a sunny day."
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Common Questions

Before you sail.

No. Your skipper handles everything. Just show up.
About an hour and a half under sail from Jericho Beach, depending on wind. The journey out is part of the experience.
Dress in layers, conditions change throughout the day on the water. Bring a windproof jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, and flat soft-soled shoes. Lunch is provided but you are welcome to bring extras.
Sails run in typical coastal weather. If conditions are unsafe we will contact you in advance with options including a reschedule or refund.
The Howe Sound Expedition runs May through September. Outside of that window, conditions and daylight hours make the full-day format impractical.
Yes, for older children comfortable on boats and confident for a longer day on the water. Get in touch if you have questions about a specific age.
Howe Sound Expedition

Six hours.
A UNESCO fjord.
Just your group.

A full day private sailing journey from $2,299 for up to 9 guests. Available May through September departing Jericho Beach.

Summer dates typically book several weeks in advance
Howe Sound Expedition
Check availability and reserve your date.

Summer dates fill quickly. Reserve yours early to avoid missing out.

Full refund if we cannot sail due to weather. Questions before you book? Get in touch.