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Cruise ToursDEPARTURE INFORMATION
Lower Mainland
September 2, 2025 – 7 Days
Vancouver Island
September 2, 2025 – 7 Days
BC Interior
September 2, 2025 – 7 Days
Activity Level 2
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is a distinct region of BC, located on the southern coast between Desolation Sound on the north and Howe Sound on the south. The rugged mountains bordering these inlets cut it off from direct road connection to the rest of the province, so although part of the BC mainland, it can only be reached by ferries or planes. Here are the traditional territories of the Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh), Sechelt (shíshálh), Tla’Amin, and Klahoose Nations. There are many highlights during our time on the Sunshine Coast – 3 cruises featuring Agamemnon Channel, Princess Louisa Fjord, and Desolation Sound; a local guide in Gibsons, The Beachcombers filming locations, a nature walking tour “Talking Trees”, and Botanical Gardens. So much to see in this pocket of delights so close to home.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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13 meals
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12 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Guides & Gratuities
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Fares per Person |
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$3,770$4,485$3,580 |
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$3,970$4,685$3,780 |
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$3,805$4,520$3,615 |
- Please add 5% GST
- BC Seniors (65 & over): $12 discount with BC Services Card.
Early Booking Bonus!
$180 discount on first 8 seats; $90 on next 4.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
Moderate Activity: As a traveller you like a variety of activities and walking up to 2 km with breaks such as a guided walking tour is very doable for you without assistance. You can stand for prolonged periods and climb two flights of stairs without assistance. Ramps onto docks can be steep at low tide. There are steps getting in and out of the vessels. There is no luggage handling service at either hotel.
You may bring a cane or walking poles if needed. Walkers are not appropriate for this tour. The coach cannot carry a scooter or motorized wheelchair. The tour director and driver have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travellers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour.
Tour Size
This tour is limited to 22 participants, making it a more intimate travel experience.
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Cruise Vessels: Agamemnon Channel cruise and Princess Louisa Fjord cruise are operated with two vessels, each carrying about 12 passengers with indoor seating and no restroom on board. Time on board is about 2 hours. Desolation Sound cruise utilizes two small vessels with indoor seating and a restroom.
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Accommodation: Despite the Sunshine Coast being so close to the metropolitan area of Vancouver, it does not attract crowds of overnight tourists and accommodation choices are very limited. Oceanside Coast Hotel near Sechelt is a 2-storey motel with no elevator. Most rooms have an ocean view. Highway #101 is between the motel and the beach, and there is a crosswalk. At Beach Gardens Resort in Powell River, all rooms have an ocean view with a balcony.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. This tour goes to some remote places where restaurants may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.
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Payments: A deposit of $200 per person is requested at the time of booking and the balance is due June 25, 2025. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (1.5% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard ($5,000 limit per person on credit cards).
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Early Booking Bonus: Receive a $180 discount on the first 8 seats and $90 on the next 4 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after June 25, 2025.
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BC Seniors (65 & over): $12 discount offered by BC Ferries. Please bring your BC Services Card on the tour.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to May 23, 2025, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From May 24 to June 25, the cancellation charge is $200 per person (your deposit). From June 26 to July 25, the cancellation charge is 60% of the tour fare. After July 25, there is no refund.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. This tour stays in British Columbia. While your BC Services Card may cover you for a medical issue that arises during the tour, you will probably benefit from trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage in case of illness or a mishap before or during the tour. Many other benefits such as luggage insurance are included. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for cancellation, interruption, and luggage.
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Photo Credits: Wikimedia (Sechelt), tour director Pat (Princess Louisa Fjord page 1), tour director Marion (Desolation Sound Cruise, Cruise through Agamemnon Channel, Sunshine Coast, Wells Gray Travellers at Henderson House), tour director Lisa (Chatterbox Falls), and West Coast Wilderness Lodge (Princess Louisa Fjord page 7).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 89 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until June 25, 2025.
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Consumer Protection BC Licenses: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842