If you have ever wondered what this fascination of sailing is all about and have dreamed of sailing Canada's Gulf islands around Victoria, here is your chance!

We have a Beneteau 351 Oceanus sloop called the Ibis, which features all the amenities and safety features you would wish. Ibis is moored in Oak Bay, about 10 minutes drive from downtown Victoria.

This is a "hands-on" sailing - experience for those who want to sail, or learn the basics of sailing in a magnificent ocean setting.

Your Skipper is a CYA sailing instructor.

Sailing Tour from Victoria - Half Day Length: 3.5 hours  Prices - including tax Our Retail Rate 1-6 Persons - Per Boat: $453.95 Sailboat - Half Day 1-6 Persons - Per Boat: $448.95 Savings: $5.00 Time: 9:00 am and 1:30 pm -May through October  Summary: Hotel pick ups or drop offs in the Victoria area are provide at no extra charge. Pricing is "per-boat" for 1 to 6 persons. Rates are in US dollars and include taxes. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-848-0742. ** You will receive an E-Ticket for your tour/activity. We attempt to provide your E-Ticket within 72 hours (if your tour/activity is in less than 10 days). If your tour/activity is within the next 72 hours, your E-Ticket will be processed as quickly as possible. You will need to print your E-Ticket at www.reserve123.com/tickets; you must have your E-Ticket, or you will be charged again with no refund. There is a $3.95 processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.

Ibis is fully equipped for cruising and is ideal for "cruise and learns" for up to 6 guests. Her in-mast furling, self furling jib makes handling a breeze! Her safety equipment includes radar, auto-helm, GPS and a water level "sugar scoop" rear entry.

Being moored in Oak Bay, you have the advantage of being close to a number of uninhabited Gulf Islands and marine ecological reserves. These harbour a wide diversity of wildlife. The Oak Bay area is also popular with boaters because of the many sheltered anchorages and protection offered from rough seas. For this reason, sea sickness is an unusual occurrence here and in the Gulf Islands adjacent.

Half-Day

On this half-day adventure, we can sail around the Discovery and Chatham Islands. These are amongst the loveliest in the Gulf Islands - solitary, wild and natural, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, Mount Baker being the most conspicuous.

Included on our day sails:

Skipper, introductory sail training, a snack, park fees, use of fishing and crabbing gear and inflatable.

PLEASE NOTE: For our Full-Day Sails, please order Sailing Tour from Victoria - Full Day.

Multiple Days

If you have several days to spend, we can explore the southern Gulf Islands as well as the San Juan Islands, venturing as far north as Desolation Sound. Please call us at 888-848-0742 for pricing on overnight sails.

Hotel pick ups or drop offs in the Victoria area are provide at no extra charge. Pricing is "per-boat" for 1 to 6 persons. Rates are in US dollars and include taxes. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-848-0742.