In April, when much of North America is just emerging into spring, British Columbia's southwest coast is a nature-lover's dream. An award-winning Canadian eco-expedition cruise company is offering travellers an incentive to discover it. 

For its Salish Sea expedition cruises, that feature wildflower meadows, marine mammals and island hopping the region's mediterranean-style islands, Maple Leaf Adventures offers a free luxury hotel night with breakfast before boarding, or a free gourmet, waterfront lunch, depending on the trip. Bookings must be made by Mar 15 or Feb 28, respectively, to qualify. 

“Spring often begins in February and definitely by March here,” says Maureen Gordon, one of the company's owners and experienced guides. “It's my favourite time of year – the leaves shine because they're new, the sea shines, the wildflowers unfurl and there's nobody else out on the water. We want our guests to experience that.” 

Qualifying trips include its Salish Sea Expedition Apr 14-18, Spring Gulf Islands National Park Reserve trip Apr 21-25, and its Desolation Sound and Desolation Sound-Salish Sea Supervoyages, Apr 19-25, Apr 26-May 4 and Apr 30-May 4. 

Summer Safaris: Flight Promotions and Short Stay Options 

The company is also offering free local flights, valued at up to $800, for select summer trips booked by Febuary 28 as well. These are its Whales and Wild Isles itinerary and its Great Bear Rainforest and Kitlope itineraries, in July and August.  

Included in this promotion is a new Whales and Wild Isles (5-day) itinerary, aboard the luxury catamaran Cascadia, designed for those wanting to experience the B.C. coast's remote wilderness, while still leaving time to visit tourism mainstays like Vancouver and Tofino. 

Maple Leaf Adventures trips are boutique expedition cruises aboard coastal yachts. They explore the nature, wildlife and culture of the British Columbia/Alaska coast, far from cities, with naturalists and wilderness guides. Plenty of shore trips, with just a small group of guests, get guests up close, while chefs and crew provide warm hospitality and camaraderie. 

Salish Sea and Desolation Sound trips start at all-inclusive Cdn $3000 plus taxes. Summer trips start at $5850 plus taxes. More information can be found at: www.MapleLeafAdventures.com or +1-250-386-7245

About Maple Leaf Adventures 

Selected for Canada's “Signature Experiences Collection” by Destination Canada, Maple Leaf Adventures has provided conservation-focused, big adventures aboard small ships since 1986. With a reputation as one of Canada's top sustainable tour operators, its multi-day excursions give guests one-of-a-kind experiences in some of the most beautiful and rare places in the world, often in areas that were once under threat of destruction or in dire need of protection. Maple Leaf received Parks Canada's Sustainable Tourism Award for promoting the appreciation of Canada's natural, cultural and aesthetic heritage, while also protecting them. As a long-time practitioner of ecotourism, Maple Leaf Adventures pioneered travel in the Great Bear Rainforest and northwestern Vancouver Island and has made significant contributions to conservation. National Geographic included Maple Leaf Adventures trips in their “Best of the World” collection. For more information, visit www.MapleLeafAdventures.com. 

Media Contact

• Maureen Gordon, Maple Leaf Adventures Maureen@MapleLeafAdventures.com or +1-250-881-6143 (mobile)
• Jordan Lambe, Maple Leaf Adventures, jordan@mapleleafadventures.com or +1-236-979-7632 (mobile)

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