Manna House has teamed up with "Big Coast Marine Adventures" of Denman Island, and "Hornby Island Ocean Adventures", to offer you a variety of sight-seeing tours around our islands! 2-6/8 people are needed to make a trip, but 4+ makes it less expensive per person, so we put our guests (usually couples) together with the same trip request, at mutually free times, and coordinate with the operators to make it happen.
 
31' Executive Cabin Cruiser
The Executive cabin cruiser has a fly bridge, indoor cabin, couch, private electric toilet, galley, fridge, BBQ, sound system, and a spacious desk. It’s ideal for larger parties and those who are looking for a bit more comfort on the water. Book the executive for a custom tour around Denman and/or Hornby Islands.
​​Max 8 people.
 
26' Panga
This open-concept vessel is fully equipped with new electronics, comfortable swivel seats, coolers, and top of the line gear. Book the Panga for a custom tour around Hornby Island, Denman Island, Comox, and the Gulf Islands.
​Max 6 people
 
24' North River Seahawk
The aluminum Seahawk is powered by a 250 hp yamaha 4 stroke and a 9.9 hp yamaha kicker for trolling. It is the perfect all-weather boat, with a fully enclosed cabin (nice rain or shine), and is fully loaded with top of the line equipment including a radar, gps, chart plotter, and a sound system!
​2 paddleboards are availablefor your use during the trip.
24' North River Seahawk
Max 6 people
 
31' Executive Cabin Cruiser : Tours and Rates (4-5 hours) 
Pick-up is from Gravelly Bay on the East (our) side of Denman Island, only 4-5 minutes drive from Manna House. Customised tours around Denman (DI) and Hornby (HI) Islands. Possible desinations include Whaling Station Bay (HI), Tribune Bay (HI, beautiful sandy swimming beach), Chrome Island (DI, lighthouse), and Sandy Island Bird Reserve (DI).
  • 2 people: $650 
  • 3 people: $700 
  • ​4 people: $750 
  • 5 people: $800 
  • ​6 people: $850 
  • 7 people: $900
  • ​8 people: $950
 
26' Panga : Tours and Rates (4-5 hours) 
Pick-up is from Gravelly Bay on the East (our) side of Denman Island, only 4-5 minutes drive from Manna House. Customised tours with possible desinations including Comox Marina; Deep Bay Marine Field Station; Lasqueti Island; Savory Island; on Hornby Island, Whaling Station Bay and Tribune Bay (beautiful sandy swimming beach); Chrome Island (DI, lighthouse), and Sandy Island Bird Reserve (DI).
  • 2 people: $550 
  • 3 people: $600 
  • ​4 people: $650 
  • 5 people: $700 
  • 6 people: $750
24' North River Seahawk : Tours and Rates
Pick-up is from Denman West (next to the Ferry Dock), 6-7 minutes drive from Manna House.
​Both trips can be 'customised' according to your wishes, within reason, and a fuel surcharge might be applied.
 
Chrome Island and Hornby Island : 5 hours
Heading South along the Western shore of Denman, looking out for orcas, grey whales, humpbacks, dolphins and porpoises, you'll round the South end taking in Chrome Island Lighthouse before crossing the Lambert Channel to Hornby, stopping at Ford's Cove Marina, then around the tip of Helliwell Park where seals and sealions hang-out and on to Tribune Bay (swimming beach) and/or Whaling Station Bay for a picnic*, and where you can also ride a paddleboard!
  • 2-4 people: $675 
  • 5 people: $725 
  • 6 people: $775
 
Sandy Island Bird Reserve : 4 hours
After enjoying some time out on the open ocean between Denman and Comox, and looking out for the cetaceans (orcas, grey whales, humpbacks, dolphins and porpoises) that inhabit these waters, the desination for a picnic* is the shore of Sandy Island Bird Reserve, where you'll be able to try your hand at paddleboarding! (Check out the slide show, below, of our recent trip...)
  • 2-4 people: $500 
  • 5 people: $550 
  • 6 people: $600
*Picnics not included
  • Paddleboards: $50 each per trip

Sandy Island Bird Reserve, 26 June '22

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Cetaceans
Orcas, grey whales, humpbacks, dolphins and porpoises can all be found in the waters around these islands. Being wild, of course, they don't perform to schedule, so sightings, and especially close sightings, are not guaranteed. The 2 captains know where to look and will do their best to find them, but they are only allowed to approach within a certain distance and will not put the animals, or their licences, at risk; so please don't ask them to get any closer!
But as we all know these are curious creatures and will sometimes come to check-out the boat, in which case the engine is switched off and you can (quietly) enjoy the show until they have moved on.
Orcas can be found around these islands
Orca photos. by Big Coast Marine Adventures
 
Timing
The exact start time depends on when high-tide is and other environmental variables, such as sunset time and the weather. Therefore it will be advised as soon as possible, but closer to the day of the trip.
 
What To Bring
An extra layer of clothing, it will be cooler out on the water, and a hat to protect you from the sun; sandals or flip-flops for wading ashore; beach towel*; swimming costume; picnic; binoculars; camera (or phone); waterproof cushions* or folding chairs* for the beach.                                                                                                                                       (*Provided by Manna House)
 
Payment
Prices are all plus 5% GST. Payment by credit card, e-transfer or cash will be collected by the Captain at the end of the trip.