Category Archives: Tours

We started the winter cruises to get connected with locals who knew and loved the Columbia III from her earlier mission/hospital ship days, but now just about everyone wants to join us for our annual Christmas Cruises. We provide the … Continue reading →

It is common for guests to join us for a second tour.  Or a third tour. Sometimes a fourth . .  . .  And even a fifth! Today I received an email from a “four-timer”, Scott, from the eastern USA. … Continue reading →

This is just a “classic” Great Bear story. Graeme below, traveled from Scotland to join us and on the very first night, during introductions, when all the guests are asked if there was anything in particular they hope to see … Continue reading →

Ok,Ok, I am a terrible blogger! I think of cool shots or cool items to include but then there are dishes to do, heads that need scrubbing, orcas that need viewing, sunsets that need to be toasted with a glass … Continue reading →

Boomer has joined us several years running and his enthusiasm remains a strong component of his workshops.  He knows what he’s doing, he knows how to convie it to guests and he knows how to have fun. What more could … Continue reading →

Once again, Victoria’s premier outdoor gear and adventure source has collaborated with us to provide a top-notch kayaking skills-building work shop. We ran tours in Desolation Sound and the Broughton Archipelago and we were really pleased to have one couple … Continue reading →

Our long time family friend and locally famous historian, Jeanette Talyor, has been an strong suporter, advocate, tour leader for us on the Columbia III. This year she joined us for  2 tours that were as popular as ever. Now … Continue reading →

This year the Campbell River Museum chose to celebrate their annual staff party on the Columbia III. As we were bringing the boat to town for our Christmas Tea Cruises anyhow, it seemed a perfect fit. Lights, holly, homemade egg … Continue reading →

As you all know, we offer the Columbia III for tours for a very nominal fee at Christmas time. We cruise the local BC waters, well lit with Christmas lights, for a few hours and serve tea, coffee and home … Continue reading →

We seem to have started a new tradition in Cambell River BC, the town nearest our island home. Originally we ran the tours at Christmas to allow the many old timers in the area that know and love the Columbia … Continue reading →