Transportation into Gwaii Haanas for Kayakers
Because of the vast size of the Gwaii Haanas area, most kayakers choose to get dropped off and/or picked up by our high-speed Zodiacs, which can transport you and your kayaks deep into Gwaii Haanas to make the most of your paddling time. We are also happy to provide marine transportation services for purposes other than kayaking.
We travel on fast, stable Hurricane Zodiac boats, which are perfectly suited to the variable weather and sea conditions around Haida Gwaii. These vessels are open to the elements, which means you must dress in warm clothing and rain gear. We provide an additional raincoat to throw on over your layers, but it is also essential to have your own warm clothing. The ride can be bumpy at times, and discussing any health or fitness concerns (such as back problems) with us before booking is very important.
We launch our boats from Moresby Camp, the closest boat launch to Gwaii Haanas, a public recreation site located about one hour from Sandspit on Moresby Island. We will pick you up in our van from Sandspit or from the Alliford Bay ferry landing, or you can arrange to meet us at Moresby Camp.
Things To Note
In general, we have a five-person minimum in order to confirm a transportation run.
Once you contact us, we will attempt to match other people to your dates, and we will confirm once we have at least five people. For dates not listed below, please contact us.
You MUST have a reservation number from Parks Canada to receive transportation from Moresby Explorers
Kayaker Transport Schedule & Pricing
If you do not see a scheduled run on your preferred date below, please contact us to make a booking.
Note: All kayak rentals, marine transportation and water taxi services must be made directly with our office. Please contact us.
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Note: Prices are per person, per way. Transit times listed are approximate and do not include stops for wildlife, loading/unloading guests and gear along the way or weather/tide delays. Actual travel time may be much longer.
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Price in CAD / with tax - $260 / $273
Time in boat (one way) - 1 hour
Total transit time (one way) - 3.5 hours
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Price in CAD / with tax - $280 / $294
Time in boat (one way) - 2 hours
Total transit time (one way) - 4.5 hours
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Price in CAD / with tax - $300 / $315
Time in boat (one way) - 2.5 hours
Total transit time (one way) - 5 hours
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Price in CAD / with tax - $340 / $357
Time in boat (one way) - 3.5 hours
Total transit time (one way) - 6 hours
“I’d just like to say thanks for the great organization on the kayak rentals and transportation to & from Gwaii Haanas. We had to make some last-minute changes ... and the Moresby staff went out of their way to get us to the ferry and then later deliver some luggage. We really appreciated the effort and won’t hesitate to recommend you to others.”
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Trip Planning Information
If you are planning a kayak trip in Gwaii Haanas, we've got great resources to get you started! Here is some important information on organizing your trip, including some suggested itineraries.
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Kayak & Gear Rentals
We rent high-quality single and double fibreglass sea kayaks. We also rent and sell essential paddling and outdoor equipment. The minimum rental time is one week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We've helped kayakers run self-guided trips for over 20 years and we've heard nearly every question in the book. Here, we give you our best answers and advice.
