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Exploring British Columbia and The San Juan Islands

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Venture , National Geographic Quest · 7 days

Exploring British Columbia and The San Juan Islands

Day 1: Arrive in Seattle in the early afternoon and embark National Geographic Venture in time for cocktails and an introduction of the vessel staff and crew. Day 2: Clear into Canada in the charming city of Victoria and choose from several tailor-made options to explore based on your interests. Visit private gardens, bike along the waterfront, stroll through Old Town, or peruse the collections at local art galleries. In the evening, enjoy a private reception at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria while taking in their wide-ranging collection. Day 3: Desolation Sound, on the north end of British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, is a mecca for kayakers and small yachts. It's easy to understand…

The sailing, in facts

OperatorNational Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
ShipNational Geographic Venture , National Geographic Quest
Length7 days
RegionAlaska & Yukon
Departures8 listed · 2026-10-03 to 2028-10-20

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Seattle, WA, United States
Day 2Victoria, BC, Canada
Day 3Desolation Sound, BC, Canada
Day 4Johnstone Strait, BC, Canada
Day 4Alert Bay, BC, Canada
Day 5Gulf Islands, BC, Canada
Day 6Friday Harbor, WA, United States
Day 7San Juan Islands, WA, United States
Day 8Seattle, WA, United States

Every departure

8 departures of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsReturnsDaysShipOffer
2026-10-032026-10-107National Geographic Venture Yes
2026-10-102026-10-177National Geographic Venture Yes
2026-10-172026-10-247National Geographic Venture Yes
2027-10-152027-10-227National Geographic Quest Yes
2027-10-222027-10-297National Geographic Quest Yes
2028-10-062028-10-137National Geographic Quest Yes
2028-10-132028-10-207National Geographic Quest Yes
2028-10-202028-10-277National Geographic Quest Yes

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