Our Trips / Introduction

Special Moments in Nature

To the friends that we have made over the years we would like to extend our welcome to you once again!

For those of you that have yet to sail with us we invite you to join Duen on a voyage of discovery through the coastal wilderness of British Columbia and South East Alaska. We would like to highlight The Natural Coast and update all of you on the plans for the year ahead.

We will continue to give you the best opportunity to relax and enjoy the wilderness in safety and comfort onboard the mothership, Duen. We have "shined up the noculars", as our son would say, and have purchased a few more field guides to replace or supplement the tattered copies that have served so well as we explored the Great Bear Rainforest and beyond.

We time our sailings to coincide with the natural migrations of whales and birds that transit this region. Our Grizzly and Kermode Bear expeditions are scheduled for the late summer and fall when the salmon are returning to the estuaries and streams of British Columbia.

We are committed to wide open places and have you in mind. We look forward to welcoming you onboard to share many special moments in nature.






Pacific Wildlife and Cultural Tours


Quality wilderness adventures on Canada's Natural Coast. Experience active outdoor adventures in unspoiled wilderness, with an emphasis on wildlife viewing, as well as natural and cultural history.


Join us aboard the 72' coast guard certified classic s/v DUEN as we gently make our way through spectacular scenery and wilderness in safety and comfort on eight day journeys.


James Robertson, Haisla Elder

DUEN's expert naturalist or native interpreter will guide us from the mothership to explore ancient forests, native heritage sites, hot springs and tidal pools on frequent shore excursions. View whales, bears and birds in their natural habitat.




Thank you so much for helping make the 'maps' come to life! The company was fantastic, the food excellent, the fun swashbuckling and the boat amazing. Then I think it was the place itself - almost too much for one heart to take in, in one trip. Thank you again!

M. Post
Vancouver, BC

Is the world still out there? Or is it only here, in this glorious world of sea & forest & friends. It is good to remember beauty & laughter & relaxation - Thank you for giving us this wonderful trip with so many memories to take home & keep for always. I don't want to go though - need a crew member someday?

E & B Knight
Montana, USA

Thanks for sharing your lives with us. And I especially enjoyed the relationships you introduced me to: the islands, the sea, the life, and the people. What a gift!

J. Pope
Vancouver, BC

I knew before this adventure even began that it would be transformative...life changing...life affirming. I feel blessed for having experienced just a little bit of the Haida Gwaii magic. My love and thanks for the kind hearts and warm conversations aboard the good ship Duen! Howa!

J. Wilkinson