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 Destination five- On our way to little-known Jedediah Island you will encounter the broadest expanse of open water on this voyage. This could prove to be your greatest opportunity to view migrating whales and the bustling commercial traffic of the Inside Passage to Alaska. Tonight we anchor in a remote cove providing refuge from the strait’s wide -open fetch.
Destination six- Leaving Jedediah we round the marble –rimmed shores of Texada Island as we make our way to bustling Pender Harbour. Multiple traditional and contemporary architectural styles surround this populated harbor which, however, remains laid-back and welcoming in common with the entire Sunshine Coast. Meals in fun local pubs are optional as well as kayaking, local fishing and dinghy sailing.
Destination seven- Today the crew arises early (guests are welcome to sleep in to the lulling hum of our diesel engines) for our longest passage. As we penetrate the deep fjord of Jervis Inlet, mountains rise abruptly from narrowing shores soaring to elevations in excess of sixty- five hundred feet. Here the human dimension pales compared to our surroundings. Forty six miles we punch into the coastal range before negotiating the restricted passage of Malibu Rapids reaching our destination, Princess Louisa Inlet. From this point we will respect the five knot speed and wake limit to preserve this parks pristine shore line along with its solitude. Towering cliffs surround so loftily that our global positioning  system loses reception as it is impossible to pick up the satellites which are not directly above the boat. Over six hundred wisp-like waterfalls break the utter silence as they tumble, churn and fall endlessly to their demise. Mountain goats can be seen high above on the various limited moss covered cracks and vertical veins that define these precipitous granite giants. Marine life is abundant as the park is completely protected. Once securely anchored in the out flow of the two hundred foot tall torrent known as Chatterbox Falls, you will be center stage for one of the earth’s greatest shows. One could sit here in wondering amazement for days on end. For those who feel the need to stretch their legs several lowland trails and board-walks meander through the base of the surrounding mountains. If a more demanding climb is desired the two mile slog, ascending twenty five hundred feet to the Trappers cabin provides a calorie burning experience with an amazing view of the entire inlet. After returning to base camp many a guest have elected for a bracing shower under the pounding of Chatterbox Falls. From here a departure aboard a chartered sea plane would be the final culmination of an extraordinary adventure, as the plane will have to double back on its course to gain enough elevation to surmount the surrounding peaks. The views presented by both travel on the waters of the inlet and above them will truly define Princess Louisa Inlet.
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