Marine Link Tours - Schedule

M.V. AURORA EXPLORER 2010 SAILING SCHEDULE

(Revised June 4, 2009)


Departures each Tuesday, 3 day / 3night or 5 day / 5 night sailings as indicated below


Trip # Departure / Return Date * Cruise Routing Duration
SPRING EARLY BIRD SEASON
1 Mar 30 to Apr 2 Mystery 3 Days / 3 Nights
2 Apr 6 to Apr 11 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
SPRING SHOULDER SEASON
3 Apr 13 to Apr 18 Discovery Islands
*Bute, Toba, Loughborough Inlets, Stuart Island, Desolation Sound
5 Days / 5 Nights
4 Apr 20 to Apr 25 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
5 Apr 27 to Apr 30 Mystery 3 Days / 3 Nights
6 May 4 to May 9 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
7 May 11 to May 16 Discovery Islands
*Bute, Toba, Loughborough Inlets, Stuart Island, Desolation Sound
5 Days / 5 Nights
8 May 18 to May 23 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
HIGH SEASON
9 May 25 to May 28 Mystery 3 Days / 3 Nights
10 Jun 1 to Jun 6 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
11 Jun 8 to Jun 13 Discovery Islands
*Bute, Toba, Loughborough Inlets, Stuart Island, Desolation Sound
5 Days / 5 Nights
12 Jun 15 to Jun 20 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
13 Jun 22 to Jun 25 Mystery 3 Days / 3 Nights
14 Jun 29 to Jul 4 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
15 Jul 6 TO Jul 11 Discovery Islands
*Bute, Toba, Loughborough Inlets, Stuart Island, Desolation Sound
5 Days / 5 Nights
16 Jul 13 to Jul 18 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
17 Jul 20 to Jul 23 Mystery 3 Days / 3 Nights
18 Jul 27 to Aug 1 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
19 Aug 3 to Aug 8 Discovery Islands
*Bute, Toba, Loughborough Inlets, Stuart Island, Desolation Sound
5 Days / 5 Nights
20 Aug 10 to Aug 15 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
21 Aug 17 to Aug 20 Mystery 3 Days / 3 Nights
22 Aug 24 to Aug 29 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
23 Aug 31 to Sep 5 Discovery Islands
*Bute, Toba, Loughborough Inlets, Stuart Island, Desolation Sound
5 Days / 5 Nights
24 Sep 7 to Sep 12 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
FALL SHOULDER SEASON
25 Sep 14 to Sep 17 Mystery 3 Days / 3 Nights
26 Sep 21 to Sep 26 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
27 Sep 28 to Oct 3 Discovery Islands
*Bute, Toba, Loughborough Inlets, Stuart Island, Desolation Sound
5 Days / 5 Nights
28 Oct 5 to Oct 10 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
29 Oct 12 to Oct 15 Mystery 3 Days / 3 Nights
FALL LATE SEASON
30 Oct 19 to Oct 24 Broughton Archipelago
*Kingcome Inlet, Knight Inlet, Blackfish Sound, Johnstone Strait
5 Days / 5 Nights
31 Oct 26 to Oct 31 Discovery Islands
*Bute, Toba, Loughborough Inlets, Stuart Island, Desolation Sound
5 Days / 5 Nights

* Cruise Routing -

Passengers embarking on an Aurora Explorer cruise are reminded that the vessel is a working freight boat. Delivery of freight and the securing of additional freight opportunities will dictate the routing and the timetable of the vessel. Consequently, routing may differ from that described in “Cruise Routing” above. While every effort is made to provide time in the schedule for our guests to disembark from the vessel for sightseeing, exploring or other recreational activities, such stops are not guaranteed. The actual routing of the vessel may vary from that advertised depending on time allowances and freight opportunity.

** Rates in Canadian Dollars are per person, based on double occupancy + 5% Goods & Services Tax or for trips after July 1, 2010 + 12% HST unless prepaid by May 1, 2010,and include:
All meals, wine with dinner, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.

Single occupancy is available on a limited basis at an additional charge of 70% of the double occupancy rate

Deposits (Non-Refundable) - 25% deposit is due upon booking. The balance is payable no later than 60 days prior to sailing date

Standard Stateroom – bunk beds, rear/side viewing windows, smaller stateroom

Premium Stateroom – twin beds, forward viewing windows, larger stateroom

Please Note:
Passengers must be 16 years or older.
Interior of vessel is non-smoking. Sorry, we are unable to accommodate pets.
All Aurora Explorer cruises begin and end at Campbell River Marine Terminal in Menzies Bay, 15 kms north of Campbell River, BC.
Secure, free parking is available on site.

Short Notice Savings
Please inquire about our standby waiting list.
In some circumstances, special discounts of up to 25% off regular fares may apply for short-notice, standby passengers.
Group Booking Discount
Discount group rates for booking of 8 persons or more are available. Please inquire.
Refund Policy
25% deposit at time of booking is non-refundable
Upon receipt of your full fare at least 60 days prior to your cruise the refund schedule is as follows:
75% refund is provided if cancellation occurs 60 days or more prior to sailing
50% refund is provided if cancellation occurs 45 to 59 days prior to sailing
25% refund is provided if cancellation occurs 30 to 44 days prior to sailing
No refund is provided if cancellation occurs with less than 30 days notice
For more information: Phone (250) 286-3347

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