Manna House has teamed up with "Big Coast Marine Adventures" of Denman Island, to offer you a variety of sight-seeing tours around our islands! 2-6 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 operator to make it happen.
 
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, Manna House Boat Charter
Max 6 people
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.
 
Whale Watching : 4 hours
On this trip the objective will be on finding and watching cetaceans; orcas, grey whales, humpbacks, dolphins and porpoises, that inhabit these waters. The skipper is always up to speed on where they might be, but of course there's no guarantee of a sighting. Sightseeing and enjoying your time on the open ocean is, however, a certainty.
  • 2-4 people: $500 
  • 5 people: $550 
  • 6 people: $600
 
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...)
*Picnics not included
  • 2-4 people: $500 
  • 5 people: $550 
  • 6 people: $600
• Paddleboards: $50 each per trip
 
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, 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.