Your Haida Gwaii expedition begins with a pickup from your accommodation in Sandspit. From there, you'll be transferred by passenger bus to Moresby Camp, where you'll meet the Passing Cloud and the crew before we set sail together. Our first destination is the ancient village of K'uuna Llnagaay. There, the Haida Watchmen will introduce you to the cultural history of the area and show you the impressive funerary monuments and memorials. Afterward, we'll sail further south to the village of Taanuu Llnagaay, where you can explore the remains of house foundations—evidence of a once vibrant gathering place for numerous communities.

As we make our way south, we'll sail – conditions permitting – a few miles out to sea. There, you'll have the chance to observe fascinating marine life: from seabirds and sharks to giant sunfish, Pacific white-striped dolphins, and majestic humpback whales. Another highlight is the incredible biodiversity of the world-famous Burnaby Narrows. Using kayaks and the dinghy, we'll follow a crew member in a snorkeling suit and discover giant sea cucumbers, colorful starfish, enormous moon slugs, decorator crabs, and nudibranchs of every hue. Weather permitting, we'll continue to Cape St. James, the southernmost point of Haida Gwaii. Here, ocean currents from the east and west converge, creating a true paradise for wildlife: puffins, sea lions, and perhaps even orcas hunting for their next meal await you.

We visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of SG̱ang Gwaay, the heart of Haida Gwaii. There, you'll walk through the remains of an ancient Haida village with massive longhouses and an impressive array of burial and memorial poles. Afterward, we explore the beaches, tide pools, and breathtaking vistas of the Gordon Islands. Our days are filled with discoveries in moss-draped coastal rainforests, interwoven river estuaries, intertidal zones, and unique coastal swamp ecosystems. Along the way, we'll encounter the remains of millennia-old wooden pole fish traps and reflect on the close connection between salmon, bears, the rainforest, and the people of this region.

Our journey continues to Hlk'yah GaawGa (Windy Bay), where we hike through an ancient forest of giant cedars and spruces – trees that played a crucial role in the creation of Gwaii Haanas. Here, the Haida Watchmen will share the story of Gwaii Haanas as told through the Legacy Pole. In the late afternoon, we set sail once more and enjoy the ride, keeping an eye out for the orcas that often hunt in these waters. This is our last night aboard the Passing Cloud – a special moment to share the highlights of the past few days and reflect on everything we have experienced and learned. On the final day, it's time to say goodbye: We leave the ship and crew and travel back to Sandspit by passenger bus, where our expedition officially concludes.