2024 Cruise Schedule and Fares
Explore Vancouver Island’s Wild West Coast on a cruise aboard the MV Uchuck III departing from Gold River, BC. These cruises give you a glimpse into the maritime culture and the history of Nootka Sound, Esperanza Inlet and Kyuquot Sound. Nootka Sound is known as the “Birthplace of British Columbia” as it is the location of first contact with European Explorers and First Nations People. Stops are made along the way at fish farms, logging camps, lodges, remote settlements and to drop off kayakers at remote locations. The MV Uchuck III also picks up hikers at Friendly Cove who have completed the Nootka Trail only on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Download 2024 Cruise Rates & Schedule PDF
| TUESDAY (Year Round) Nootka Sound Day Cruise | |
|---|---|
| Adult Fare: $100.00 | Child (6-12 years w/adult): $58.00 |
| Senior Fare (60+): $95.00 | Child (under 6 years): Free |
| Leave Gold River: 9:00am | Arrive Gold River: 6:00-8:00pm |
Fares include 5% GST.
| WEDNESDAY (Seasonal) Friendly Cove Day Cruise | |
|---|---|
| Leave Gold River: 10:00 am | Adult Fare: $127.00 |
| Arrive Friendly Cove: 12:30 pm | Senior Fare (60+): $117.00 |
| Leave Friendly Cove: 2:00 pm | Child (6-12 years w/ adult): $74.00 |
| Arrive Gold River: 4:00 pm | Groups (10 Adults+): Senior rates apply |
| Fares include 5% GST. | |
| THURSDAY / FRIDAY (Overnight) Kyuquot Adventure Cruise | |
|---|---|
| Leave Gold River (Thursday): 7:00 am | Double Fare: $1145.00 |
| Arrive Kyuquot: 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Single Fare: $710.00 June through September only |
| Leave Kyuquot (Friday): 8:00 am | Extra Adult (Shared Room): $575.00 June through September only |
| Arrive Gold River: 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Child (6-12 years w/ adult): $410.00 June through September only |
Arrival time subject to change. Fares include 5% GST.
| WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Friendly Cove Hiker Pickups | |
|---|---|
| Adult: $100 • Child (6-12): $72 | |
| End your Nootka Island Hiking Adventure with a return trip to Gold River aboard the MV Uchuck III. | |
Pickups are Wednesday and Saturday only.
Contact us with the date you would like to be picked up at Friendly Cove Cruise.
| SATURDAY (Seasonal) Friendly Cove Day Cruise | |
|---|---|
| Leave Gold River: 10:00 am | Adult Fare: $127.00 |
| Arrive Friendly Cove: 12:30 pm | Senior Fare (60+): $117.00 |
| Leave Friendly Cove: 3:30 pm | Child (6-12 years w/ adult): $74.00 |
| Arrive Gold River: 5:30 pm | Groups (10 Adults+): Senior rates apply |
ONE-WAY PASSENGER FARES
The 2024 One Way Schedule shows which trips allow for an Outbound and/or Return Trip, Outbound Trip
only or a Return Trip only from the destination and travel day you are interested in.
*Denotes kayak drop-offs only, no passenger drop-offs at these destinations. Passengers AND kayaks can be dropped off at all other destinations.
| TUESDAY (Year Round) Nootka Sound Day Cruise | |||||
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| OUTBOUND | Adult | Child (6-12) | INBOUND | Adult | Child (6-12) |
| Gold River to Concepcion* | $50 | $29 | Anderson Pt. to Gold River | $50 | $29 |
| Gold River to Critter Cove | $54 | $29 | Concepcion to Gold River* | $50 | $29 |
| Gold River to Kendrick Arm | $53 | $29 | Critter Cove to Gold River | $54 | $29 |
| Gold River to San Carlos* | $50 | $29 | Nootka Island to Gold River | $63 | $42 |
| Gold River to Nootka Island | $63 | $42 | |||
| WEDNESDAY (Seasonal) Friendly Cove Day Cruise | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTBOUND | Adult | Child (6-12) | INBOUND | Adult | Child (6-12) |
| Gold River to San Carlos* | $50 | $29 | Anderson Pt. to Gold River | $50 | $29 |
| Gold River to Friendly Cove | $90 | $72 | Friendly Cove to Gold River | $100 | $72 |
| THURSDAY & FRIDAY (Seasonal) Kyuquot Adventure Cruise | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTBOUND Thursday | Adult | Child (6-12) | INBOUND Friday | Adult | Child (6-12) |
| Gold River to Critter Cove | $54 | $29 | Kyuquot to Gold River | $97 | $50 |
| Gold River to Concepcion* | $50 | $29 | Rosa Harbour to Gold River* | $90 | $44 |
| Gold River to San Carlos* | $50 | $29 | Newton Cove to Gold River | $90 | $44 |
| Gold River to Kendrick Arm | $53 | $29 | Flynn's Cove to Gold River | $90 | $44 |
| Gold River to Esperanza | $75 | $36 | Esperanza to Gold River | $75 | $36 |
| Gold River to Flynn's Cove | $90 | $44 | Kendrick Arm to Gold River | $53 | $29 |
| Gold River to Newton Cove | $90 | $44 | Critter Cove to Gold River | $54 | $29 |
| Gold River to Rosa Harbour* | $90 | $44 | San Carlos to Gold River v | $50 | $29 |
| Gold River to Kyuquot | $97 | $50 | Concepcion Pt to Gold River* | $50 | $29 |
| OCEAN CANOEING & KAYAKING | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Kayaks | $30.00 (one-way) / $60.00 (two-way) | ||||
| Double Kayaks | $40.00 (one-way) / $80.00 (two-way) | ||||
| Triple Kayaks | $45.00 (one-way) / $90.00 (two-way) | ||||
| Canoe | $45.00 (one-way) / $90.00 (two-way) | ||||
| Dinghy | $50.00 (one-way) / $100.00 (two-way) | ||||
| Jet Ski | $75.00 (one-way) / $150.00 (two-way) | ||||
| Fares do not include 5% GST. | |||||
Bringing your canoe or kayak? Arrangements can be made to drop you off at convenient destinations in Nootka Sound, Esperanza Inlet or Kyuquot Sound. These fares are over and above one way passenger fares.
Click here to learn more about kayaking with Get West.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ON ALL TRIPS – Stops will be made (as required) at logging camps and settlements in the area to deliver supplies, passengers or to drop off kayakers along our route. Our voyages operate rain or shine, with the exception of gale force winds on the outside passages. Trips may be cancelled due to extremely rough seas in which case a full refund will be issued.
Allergies: Since we are travelling to remote destinations please bring EpiPens if you have serious allergies.
Note: Reservations are required on all cruises. Schedules & Fares subject to change without notice.
PAYMENT – If you wish to make a reservation, full payment in advance, (payable by Visa or Mastercard) is required. You may provide your credit card and expiry date by telephone at 1 877-UCHUCK3 (1-877-824-8253).
CONFIRMATION – A booking confirmation will be emailed to you. This itinerary also includes a list of Gold River accommodations and/or camping info, parking info, payment info – essentially everything you need to know about your voyage and the details leading up to your voyage.
WAIVER NOTICE As the dock can be very busy save yourself time before coming aboard the MV Uchuck III. DOWNLOAD our waiver for quicker check-in. NOTE: Each passenger must sign and drop off this waiver at our Dock Office before boarding.
Cancellation Policy - Life Happens!
In the event that you need to cancel your cruise please note:
Fares are based on Can$. If you are requesting a refund (and initially paid in USD or other foreign currencies) the value of the refund will be based on Can$ at the current exchange rate.
We have no control over exchange rates and how that reflects on the actual amount refunded in non-Can$.
Overnight Adventure Cancellations:
| 14 days + more prior to departure: | FULL refund |
|---|---|
| 4 - 13 days prior to departure: | Subject to a $200 penalty if we are NOT able to find a replacement for your booking |
| 0 - 3 days prior to departure: | 100% NON-refundable if we are NOT able to find a replacement but it should be noted that we usually have a wait list on most of our trips. |
Day Trips or One-Way Fare Cancellations:
| 4 - 14 days prior to departure: | FULL refund |
|---|---|
| 0 - 3 days prior to departure: | 100% NON-refundable |
Our staff must adhere to our cancellation policy and will make no exceptions.
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