COVID-19 & ECO CRUISING
Transport for camping or day-tripping to Russell Island, Sidney Spit or Portland Island is now available.
Please contact info@ecocruising.com to discuss a charter.
We cannot transport anyone who is under a quarantine order or if you have any cold or flu symptoms.
We are adopting a FULLY VAXED Covid Policy.
Transport for camping or day-tripping to Russell Island, Sidney Spit or Portland Island is now available.
Please contact info@ecocruising.com to discuss a charter.
We cannot transport anyone who is under a quarantine order or if you have any cold or flu symptoms.
We are adopting a FULLY VAXED Covid Policy.
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WATER TAXI
We are a commercial boat operator licensed by Parks Canada to offer a water taxi shuttle service within the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Our vessels are well suited for small groups visiting some of the Park's islands for a brief sunset picnic, a half-day hike or a weekend camp out.
Our standard rate is $250/hour with special fares for Portland & Russell Islands. We are able to provide water taxi service to other private islands to those owners as well. Pricing does not include GST.
We are a commercial boat operator licensed by Parks Canada to offer a water taxi shuttle service within the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Our vessels are well suited for small groups visiting some of the Park's islands for a brief sunset picnic, a half-day hike or a weekend camp out.
Our standard rate is $250/hour with special fares for Portland & Russell Islands. We are able to provide water taxi service to other private islands to those owners as well. Pricing does not include GST.
PORTLAND ISLAND TAXI
Portland Island, once known as Princess Margaret Marine Provincial Park, is a semi-wilderness gem of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. It's a favourite destination for anchored boaters, day hikers and overnight campers.
You can charter one of our 12-passenger vessels, and make one round trip for groups of up to 12 people, or two round trips departing 45 minutes apart for groups up to 24 people. Maximum of 12 passengers or 4 passengers, 3 personal watercraft (kayak or SUP's)
Round-trip cost for the boat - $375.00
One Way - $200.00
Pricing does not include GST.
See our Water Taxi page for more info on Portland Island.
Portland Island, once known as Princess Margaret Marine Provincial Park, is a semi-wilderness gem of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. It's a favourite destination for anchored boaters, day hikers and overnight campers.
You can charter one of our 12-passenger vessels, and make one round trip for groups of up to 12 people, or two round trips departing 45 minutes apart for groups up to 24 people. Maximum of 12 passengers or 4 passengers, 3 personal watercraft (kayak or SUP's)
Round-trip cost for the boat - $375.00
One Way - $200.00
Pricing does not include GST.
See our Water Taxi page for more info on Portland Island.
RUSSELL ISLAND TAXI
Russell Island was settled by Hawaiians as early as 1886. The historic Kanaka house still stands and can be found on a side trail off the northeast portion of the main loop trail that runs around the island. An old water tower and shed also still exist. Through a volunteer agreement with the park reserve, the Mahoi descendants share their family stories about life on Russell Island during the summer months. These are very interesting and often entertaining.
Russell Island has natural features typical of the southern Gulf Islands with Douglas fir, arbutus and Garry oak as the prime forest cover. Shore pine rim the island’s outer edges. Wildflowers are abundant in spring and during the summer months.
Return trip $400 for up to 12 people or 4 passengers and 3 personal watercraft (kayaks & SUP's)
One Way - $200.00
Pricing does not include GST
Russell Island was settled by Hawaiians as early as 1886. The historic Kanaka house still stands and can be found on a side trail off the northeast portion of the main loop trail that runs around the island. An old water tower and shed also still exist. Through a volunteer agreement with the park reserve, the Mahoi descendants share their family stories about life on Russell Island during the summer months. These are very interesting and often entertaining.
Russell Island has natural features typical of the southern Gulf Islands with Douglas fir, arbutus and Garry oak as the prime forest cover. Shore pine rim the island’s outer edges. Wildflowers are abundant in spring and during the summer months.
Return trip $400 for up to 12 people or 4 passengers and 3 personal watercraft (kayaks & SUP's)
One Way - $200.00
Pricing does not include GST
SIDNEY SPIT TAXI ECOCRUISE
Most people who come to this beautiful island for camping, hiking and picnics take a scheduled Sidney Spit ferry. This passenger ferry departs from the Sidney Wharf from June through early September. Our service is ONLY offered outside the operational season/times of the Sidney Spit ferry.
We offer unique tours for those desiring an exclusive experience of a romantic walk, sunset picnic and wildlife viewing on a 'Mediterranean-like' sandy beach. The tour time in total is 2 hours.
The cost of the guided tour, round-trip transport and beach stop is $475.00 for up to 12 people. GST is not included in pricing.
This service is ONLY offered outside the operational season/times of the Sidney Spit ferry.
See our Water Taxi Page for more details.
Most people who come to this beautiful island for camping, hiking and picnics take a scheduled Sidney Spit ferry. This passenger ferry departs from the Sidney Wharf from June through early September. Our service is ONLY offered outside the operational season/times of the Sidney Spit ferry.
We offer unique tours for those desiring an exclusive experience of a romantic walk, sunset picnic and wildlife viewing on a 'Mediterranean-like' sandy beach. The tour time in total is 2 hours.
The cost of the guided tour, round-trip transport and beach stop is $475.00 for up to 12 people. GST is not included in pricing.
This service is ONLY offered outside the operational season/times of the Sidney Spit ferry.
See our Water Taxi Page for more details.
SHIN MEI SPIRITUAL CENTRE - KNAPP ISLAND
Shin Mei Spiritual Centre is located on 30 acres on Knapp Island near the Saanich Peninsula. Here you can experience personal renewal, meditation, and prayer. There is a Shinto shrine, Buddhist meditation centre and stupa along with 2 miles of forest paths for walking prayer and meditation. They welcome public visitors of all faiths daily between 9 am and 4 pm. For more information and a calendar of scheduled events, please visit their website www.matsuri.ca. They appreciate notification when you are coming so you can be greeted upon arrival. There is no fee to visit (charitable donations are appreciated).
EcoCruising BC provides water taxi service to the Shin Mei Spiritual Centre. Complementary transportation is provided on Saturdays & Sundays -9:00 am departure, returning at 12:15 pm. For weekday visits, please contact EcoCruising to arrange transportation. A water taxi fee will apply.
Shin Mei Spiritual Centre is located on 30 acres on Knapp Island near the Saanich Peninsula. Here you can experience personal renewal, meditation, and prayer. There is a Shinto shrine, Buddhist meditation centre and stupa along with 2 miles of forest paths for walking prayer and meditation. They welcome public visitors of all faiths daily between 9 am and 4 pm. For more information and a calendar of scheduled events, please visit their website www.matsuri.ca. They appreciate notification when you are coming so you can be greeted upon arrival. There is no fee to visit (charitable donations are appreciated).
EcoCruising BC provides water taxi service to the Shin Mei Spiritual Centre. Complementary transportation is provided on Saturdays & Sundays -9:00 am departure, returning at 12:15 pm. For weekday visits, please contact EcoCruising to arrange transportation. A water taxi fee will apply.
SOFT ADVENTURE IN SAFE COMFORT WITH EXPERT GUIDES
"LIKE KAYAKING FROM A COUCH"
RELAX ONBOARD AND SOAK IN WEST COAST BEAUTY, MARINE DIVERSITY AND
CULTURAL RICHNESS Surrounding the saanich peninsula on southern Vancouver island
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