Treasured Expeditions

In 2023, there are five potential expeditions to choose from - up to four San Juan and Gulf Island cruises. A maximum of two of these voyages would be executed in any one year.  Reservations fill fast (especially the flotilla's), so the earlier a commitment can be made, the more likely the boat will be available. Charter calendars usually fill before the end of the previous summer, so reservations for 2023 would best be made no later than August of 2022. Each expedition can accommodate up to two guest couples (in addition to us) as there are three staterooms per vessel.  A deposit for 40% of the charter cost is required upon reservation , with the balance required 120 days before departure.  Cancellation fee prior to 120 days before departure is a total of $500 per reservation week. No refunds available within the 120 day pre-departure period.  The first and last days of any voyage period is scheduled for embarkation or disembarkation. Vessels We've used both of thes...

Some of the best cruising in the world can be had in the islands of the Northwest, both in the U.S. and Canada. An archipelago between Washington State and Canada's Vancouver Island, and divided by Wilhelm I of Germany in arbitration of a border dispute between the U.S. and the U.K. in 1872, established the  San Juan  islands as part of the U.S.,  and the  Gulf Islands  as part of Canada. Separated by the relatively narrow Haro Strait, a common cruising ground for Orca whales, both sets of islands offer a host of serene anchorages, buzzing marina's and resorts, wildlife refuges, and marine parks. Everything from island towns served by ferry's and commercial aircraft, to isolated coves and harbors leading to hiking vistas and fossil strewn beaches. Between the two, they have it all, easily within reach, and commonly tranquil and dry, typical of their relatively arid environment in summers. Magnificant vista's can be seen from well sheltered, quiet coves, bay...

NW Explorations, the charter masters of the yachts we use, coordinate a "flotilla" of six boats for a voyage to Alaska, offering a couple of opportunities for a most extraordinary adventure. One is  a two week group voyage up the inside passage to Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands. The other cruises along the southeast Alaskan coast. Both are 12 days and about 400 miles long The flotilla is escorted by a lead boat - skippered by a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain - with a trained marine technician and a certified naturalist on board. This assures a trouble free, safe, yet stimulating adventure in remote waters. A diagrams at the bottom of this posting show the itinerary for each available leg. With a new destination every day, the crew is available to provide an educational experience, with historical, geological, and natural color, along with local advice on good restaurants and attractions.  Any boat can choose to leave the flotilla to pursue their own course,...