Alberta Boat tours

For over 70 years no trip to the Canadian Rockies has been complete without a scenic cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park.

This diminutive Canadian icon, floating amid turquoise, glacial waters is accessed via glass enclosed and heated boats.

The 90 minute interpretive boat tours depart every hour on the hour throughout the summer season and are staffed by recognized Heritage Tourism Guides and Coast Guard licenses Pilots.

Learn of the local history, geology, wildlife and glaciology of Maligne Lake and of Jasper National Park as some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rockies drift past your window.

At Spirit Island the boat lands to allow for a short walk to the viewpoint overlooking the mountain ringed southern shores of Maligne Lake; the equally famous backdrop of Spirit Island.

We offer skippered sailing charters to the Gulf Islands, the Sunshine Coast, Jedediah Island Marine Park, Desolation Sound Marine Park, and Princess Louisa Inlet Maine Park.

We also offer full and half day trips from the City of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and visiting Newcastle Island Marine Park and the surrounding islands and waters of this incredibly beautiful area.

Takuli III is a comfortable, well equipped vessel and the captain has your safety, comfort and interests in mind. Participation in sailing Takuli III is welcome but not expected. I have had many first time sailors aboard who were pleasantly surprised that sailing was so much fun!

Join Takuli III for a voyage of discovery through the beautiful marine wilderness of coastal British Columbia. Your captain, Bill Plummer, is a licensed captain enjoying his ninth year of chartering Takuli III.

Our trips are a great way to experience the islands, mountains and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. We visit coastal communities and share their arts, crafts and culture. We also view rich ecosystems and diverse wildlife against a backdrop of incredible scenery.

Explore the shoreline at leisure in our kayaks or rowing dinghy, a quiet and relaxing way to discover what's out there! We anchor in quiet bays at night and enjoy healthy, delicious food.