By land or by sea, explore the wilderness of British Columbia from the buzzing city of Vancouver. Vancouver is a major port visiting the Inside Passage on cruises to Alaska and trips may also take you deep into the wilds of Canada, where you'll see nature up close and personal, like proud bald eagles, hungry grizzlies fishing for salmon, and perhaps even a pod of killer whales. The legendary St. Lawrence & Chilko Rivers invite you to leave the business of society behind and immerse yourself in an evergreen landscape where you can enjoy activities like horseback riding, offroading in ATVs, hiking through the backwoods mountains, learning about local customs & traditions, and breathing in the crisp air of the virgin forests as you watch for wildlife. Contact us to start planning your cruise from Vancouver!

Cruises & Tours of British Columbia from Vancouver

Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge

4-8 Days from $4,543

Explore the wilderness of British Columbia from the luxurious Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge on a flexible itinerary. This seven-home luxury estate offers active travelers an opportunity to get away from the noise of society and enjoy nature while you ride horses, hike, explore thousands of acres of woods on ATVs, and relax in the luxury and serenity of the resort.

A humpback whale breaches from Alaskan waters

Alaska and Its Fur Traders

Seattle to Vancouver
15 Days from $10,940

From Nome to Vancouver, discover a remote territory still unknown and wild, landscape from infinite tundra to glittering lacs, wide spaces, gigantic glaciers, steep mountains, and temperate rainforest. During your trip, discover the unique wildlife at some of the sites that have marked the history of Alaska.

Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands

8 Days from $5,290

Discover the powerful wilderness and warm charm of the Pacific Northwest over a wide-ranging week in the San Juan Islands and British Columbia on an 8-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Venture. Explore remote islands and sail through channels that teem with sea life and visit charming towns and First Nations heritage sites.

Alaska Odyssey : Vancouver to Anchorage

Vancouver to Anchorage
14 Days from $11,695

Join the Sylvia Earle and sail the Inside Passage from Vancouver to Anchorage, Alaska and experience the dynamic culture and natural splendor this region has to offer.

Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail

Alaska Adventure & Haida Gwaii

Sitka to Vancouver
13 Days from $10,895

Enjoy small-ship exploration in Alaska, one of the world’s largest terrestrial reserves. An Alaska voyage featuring Haida Gwaii, also known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, is an archipelago off British Columbia’s west coast, in Canada. Wildlife-rich Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site.

Hidden Coast

Vancouver to Seattle
12 Days from $4,199

Explore the hidden coast of Canada in this 12-day expedition from Vancouver to Seattle aboard the Ocean Victory.

Alaska Adventure : Vancouver to Sitka

Vancouver to Sitka
13 Days from $10,895

Enjoy small-ship exploration in Alaska, one of the world’s largest terrestrial reserves. At Metlakatla, visit the only Indian Reserve in Alaska.

Glacier streams wind across the Alaskan landscape

Seward to Vancouver

Seward to Vancouver
8 Days from $4,230

Join the Silver Muse and sail the Inside Passage from Seward to Vancouver and experience the dynamic culture and natural splendor this region has to offer. Search for wildlife such as humpback whales, porpoises, and sea lions as you sail along the coastline.

Explore the magnificent blue hues of an Alaskan glacier

Vancouver to Seward

Seward to Vancouver
8 Days from $4,140

Join the Silver Shadow and sail the Inside Passage from Seward to Vancouver and experience the dynamic culture and natural splendor this region has to offer. Search for wildlife such as humpback whales, porpoises, and sea lions as you sail along the coastline.

Seward to Vancouver

Seward to Vancouver
8 Days from $4,140

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What Will You See & Do on Your British Columbia Exploration from Vancouver?
Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of Canada's purest nature as you journey through the dense wilderness of British Columbia from the city of Vancouver.

The city of Vancouver, on the rugged Pacific coast of Canada, invites explorers to start their journey in a modern metropolitan town before plunging into the wilds of the backcountry.

Once your tour begins, you will have opportunities to: