Relax and explore the beautiful scenery on the west coast of Vancouver Island, BC aboard the MV Uchuck III, a 136-foot passenger and freight vessel which provides service through historic Nootka, Esperanza, and Kyuquot Sounds. 

As a day cruise or overnight passenger on this working coastal vessel, you’ll get to experience the day-to-day events of life on the coast and explore the shores and waterways of historic Nootka Sound. Learn more about the Nootka Sound First Nations and stop in at the villages of Esperanza, Friendly Cove, Kyuquot, Tahsis, and Zeballos off of Vancouver Island’s West Coast.  Nootka Sound is home to black bears, eagles, sea otters, Pacific dolphins, gray whales and killer whales so be sure to bring your binoculars and your camera! Our marine tour schedule offers both day and overnight cruises through some of Vancouver Island’s most spectacular scenery, perfect for a short West Coast adventure or family vacation.

Like to get adventurous? For a more challenging Vancouver Island adventure tour, sea kayaking in Nootka Sound offers a whole different West Coast wilderness adventure experience. Take advantage of the Uchuck III’s route to wet launch your kayak or be dropped off at the Nootka trailhead for a four to five day hiking trip along one of the most remote and pristine coastal trails on Vancouver Island– without the long waitlist of the famed West Coast Trail. Or maybe you’re more interested in the rich history of the Uchuck III, a converted minesweeper from WW2, and the local villages it frequents.

Bring your camera and binoculars: you never know what might await you around the corner!