At Classic Boat Adventures, our mission is to provide you with lasting memories cruising aboard a classic wooden yacht, whether on a sunset cruise, a 2 Hr tour of Gabriola Island and beyond. Make your experience in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island unique and avoid the crowds this summer by boat. The longer 4-Hour duration trips can circle Gabriola Island or go to Pirates Cove. Better yet spoil yourself with a multi-day tour package to places like Tribune Bay, Salt Spring Island, Desolation Sound, or Chatterbox Falls aboard a classic, beautifully restored 1954 - 53' Chris-Craft Constellation. Travellers will experience whale watching, observing extraordinary sea life, and the west coast mountain scenery. If you decide on a tour spend time kayaking or enjoy the white sand beaches and warm waters of Tribune Bay as an example.
Trips booked also help us to preserve and maintain this now 71 year old Chris-Craft Constellation for future generations of boaters to enjoy.
The evening cruise starts from Palms Harbourside Marina over to Malaspina Galleries and then aruond Saysutshun Island into Departure Bay and back to the marina. The trips provides a unique vantage of Nanaimo Harbour, the mountains around Nanaimo, the cliffs around the North End of Gabriola Island and then around the Saysutshun Island known before as Newcastle Island.
A local vintage bottle of white or red wine is provided along with cheese and crackers. Tea and Coffee/Latte Machine also available. Guests can enjoy their cruise from the covered back deck seated comfortably or upfront on the large open teak foredeck or below in the salon or up in the pilot house, the choice is yours. The cruise is best suited to a maximum of 4 people. Guests should arrive by 5:15 at the Marina for departure at 5:30. The return time is around 7:30 pm. Public pay parking at the Marina
Enjoy wine, cheese and crackers on a cruise aboard Only You and soak up the scenery.
A 2 Hr boat tour travels through Nanaimo Harbour to the Malaspina Galleries at Gabriola Island and South to Dodds Narrows and Back
A Longer 4 Hr Trips will take you completely around Gabriola Island or other destinations south of Mudge Island such as Pirates Cove on DeCourcey Island
Guest please arrive 15 min before scheduled departure to have a short safety orientation then away we go. The boat has a covered deck and as the Harbour and south along Gabriola is sheltered trips can happen in all weather.
Picture of Pirates Cove Anchorage on DeCourcy Island
Jedidiah Island Marine Park is a beautiful area just over 3 hours each way from Nanaimo and their is a trail on the island to check-out the old homestead and is another nice option. A 2-3 day adventure provide time to explore the trails. Prices includebreakfast, packed lunch and dinner and are $ 700/day per guest max of 5 guests. 2 guest min.
Contact Captain Colin for availability.
Tribune Bay Park and Beach are known as Canada's little Hawaii for the blue crystal clear waters that actually get warm enough in the summer to spend the day in them. The trip is 4.5 Hrs each way from Nanaimo. There are fabulous walks and a funky artsy village just off the beach. Guests can enjoy the kayak or float while anchored here. A 2-3 day adventure here will provide guests with ample memories and a strong desire to return. Prices include breakfast, packaged lunch and dinner and are $ 700/day per guest max of 5 guests. 2 guest min.
Contact Captain Colin for availability.
Heading south from Nanaimo beyond Salt Spring Island are several other southern gulf islands worth exploring such as Pender Islands, Saturna Island. There is too much to explore here to describe in words other than they offer a wonderful experience. These trips are 4.5-6 Hrs from Nanaimo and a 4 day/3 night trip is optimal time to explore this area. Prices include breakfast, packed lunch and dinner and start at $ 800/day per guest to a max of 5 guests, with a minimum of 2 guests. Contact Captain Colin for availability