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Ports of Departure
The Schooner Zodiac departure info:
Bellingham, WA
The Schooner Zodiac cruises will depart from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal.
355 Harris Ave.
David B departure info:
Squalicum Harbor Office
722 Coho Way Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2542
Email: squalicum@portofbellingham.com
You will be met by a crew member and they will help you with your luggage and show you where the long term parking is.
Schooner Martha departure info:
Port Townsend, WA
Port Townsend is located on the Olympic peninsula. To get there from Seattle we recommend renting a car and driving to the Seattle pier 52 ferry landing to Bainbridge Island. From there drive about 1 and a half hours to Port Townsend.
Island Odyssey, Island Roamer and Snow Goose departure info:
Bella Bella, BC
Participants will meet at the top of the Municipal Dock in Bella Bella. The municipal dock is a 10 minute taxi ride from the airport in Bella Bella.
Pacific Coastal Airlines (Toll Free: 800-663-2872)
Provides daily service between Bella Bella and Vancouver International Airport South Terminal.
Eagle Air (Toll Free: 866-949-5151)
Provides service between Bella Bella and Vancouver International Airport South Terminal every day except Saturday.
Petersburg, AK
These cruises start at at the Petersburg Harbor Master’s office. Our morning start time allows you to fly from Seattle to Petersburg the morning your trip starts.
Alaska Air 1-800-252-7522
Juneau, AK
Ketchikan, AK
Cruises departing from Ketchikan will include directions to the departure dock in your cruise packet as they are subject to change. We recommend air travel with Alaska Airlines.
Alaska Air 1-800-252-7522
Sydney, AK
The trip starts and finishes in Sidney, BC. Close to Victoria, our start point is minutes away from the Victoria International Airport and the Swartz Bay Ferry terminal. Participants will meet at 10:00am at the entrance to the Port Sidney Marina, on the Sidney waterfront.
Sandspit, BC
Sandspit is located in the Queen Charlotte Islands, 900 kilometres (550 miles) northwest of Vancouver. Scheduled air service is the fastest, most convenient way to get there. Book your flight well in advance to obtain the best fare. Be advised that flight capacity is limited. Most services and facilities in Sandspit are within easy walking distance of the airport terminal.
These cruises start upon the arrival of morning flights from Vancouver at the Sandspit Airport in Sandspit, BC. This is the principal airport in the Queen Charlotte Islands.
North Pacific Seaplanes (800) 689-4234
Prince Rupert, BC
Air Canada and Hawk Air provide daily flights between Vancouver to Prince Rupert. Hawk Air is a local carrier and may offer the most competitive fare. Air Canada provides service to Seattle and has better connections to other cities. One way fares from Vancouver to Prince Rupert range from $200-$300 CDN ($150-$225 US).
Please note: The Prince Rupert airport is located on Digby Island. Access is only by ferry and shuttle bus between the airport and downtown locations. The shuttle service and airport ferry take about one hour. Please allow plenty of time for airport transfer. Check with your airline for specific instructions on check-in procedures and shuttle bus schedule for flights out of Prince Rupert. Call (250) 622-2222 to confirm the shuttle bus schedule.
Air Canada 1-800-247-2262
Hawk Air 1-800-487-1216
Alaska Air 1-800-252-7522
The Alaska State Ferry 1-800-642-0066
Services all of the larger communities in Southeast Alaska, Prince Rupert, BC and south to Bellingham, WA. Telephone . One can travel as a foot passenger or pay an additional fee for a cabin.
BC Ferries 1-800-223-3779
Services the “Inside Passage” between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert.
Sitka, AK
These cruises will start at the New Thomsen Harbor in Sitka. You should plan to arrive in Sitka the day before and stay overnight at a local B&B.
Alaska Air 1-800-252-7522
Alaska Airlines provides daily flights to all major communities in Southeast Alaska. Ticket prices between points in SE Alaska and Seattle range from $US400-$450 round trip.
Wrangell, AK
No departures from this city, just cruises arriving. You can book a flight out of Wrangell with Alaska Air.
Alaska Air 1-800-252-7522
Port Hardy, BC
The trip starts and finishes in Port Hardy, BC. Participants will meet at 11:00am at the top of the Municipal Dock, near the Seagate Hotel on the Port Hardy waterfront. Upon boarding the ship, cabins will be assigned, an introductory safety briefing completed and then we set sail for the islands near Port Hardy.Port McNeil, BC
The cruises that start and finish in Port McNeill, BC. will meet at the top of the Municipal Dock on the Port McNeill waterfront to meet the Island Odyssey.Pacific Coastal Airlines (Toll Free: 800-663-2872)
Provides daily service between Port Hardy and Vancouver International Airport South Terminal. The cost for a return flight between Vancouver and Port Hardy is approximately $300-$400 CAD ($US200-$300). One way travel is approximately $200 CAD. Pacific Coastal Airlines offers discounts for seniors (62 or older). Fares quoted above include taxes and Vancouver International Airport’s “Airport Improvement Fee’ (AIF). .
Rainbow Express Taxi (250-956-8294)
Operates a shuttle/taxi service between Port Hardy airport and Port McNeill. Travel between Port Hardy airport and Port McNeill takes about 40 minutes and costs approximately $40.00 CAD, with discounts for additional fares (up to five persons). Reservations recommended.
Vancouver, BC
Quick Shuttle
Provides transportation from the Seattle airport, downtown Seattle, Bellingham airport
to Vancouver airport, and downtown Vancouver to the Bellingham cruise terminal.
