Gulf Islands Gourmet Loop

Don’t miss this delicious journey through the South Coast’s best anchorages, harbours, and shoreline restaurants. Learn navigation, crew and skippering skills while enjoying farmers markets, gourmet dining, and Vancouver Island’s vibrant local food scene.

This educational flotilla is perfect for experienced and less-experienced boaters on power or sail. Each day is designed with a shared itinerary that allows each boat to go it’s own way and achieve it’s own goals for the day. Join us if you’re a new boater hoping to achieve competent crew/day skipper certification, a new skipper seeking to build miles or someone new to the area who wants to learn the area in the company of local experts. 

June 5-9, 2027

Limited to Eight (8) Vessels

Itinerary Stops

Thetis Island – Clam Bay, Telegraph Harbour

Salt Spring Island – Ganges Harbour

Gabriola Island – Montague Harbour

Saanich Peninsula – Brentwood Bay Resort

Vancouver Island – Genoa Bay, Ladysmith

Wallace Island – Princess Cove

Certification Opportunities

• Intro to Cruising
• Competent Crew
• Coastal Navigation

Price 

Private Vessel Flotilla Fee or Bareboat Charter: $2,150 CAD

Up to Six (6) Guests on Board

Includes:

✅ Theory Materials for two (2) Training Certifications

✅ Two (2) Pre-Departure Online Sessions (per vessel)

✅  Local Provisions Box to Enhance Your On-Board Cooking

✅  One (1) Dining Experience for up to 6 people (excl. alcohol)

✅  Moorage (2-nights)

✅  Daily Briefings& Ongoing Coaching

✅  Evening “Sundowner” Gatherings

Does Not Include: Charter fees for Bareboat Vessels, Fuel or On-Board Instructors

Per Person (All-Inclusive): $6,995 CAD

Private Cabin (50% off for 2nd Person in Shared Cabin)

Includes:

✅ All of the items listed plus the costs of the vessel, moorage, fuel and onboard instructional skipper.

✅  Provisions for onboard meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

✅  Your own fully appointed cabin (unless you choose to share)