Quality wilderness adventures on Canada's Natural Coast. Experience active outdoor adventures in unspoiled wilderness, with an emphasis on wildlife viewing, as well as natural and cultural history. DUEN's expert naturalist or native interpreter will guide us from the mothership to explore ancient forests, native heritage sites, hot springs and tidal pools on frequent shore excursions. View whales, bears and birds in their natural habitat.
"When this distinguished lady gets moving in a breeze it's a picture to behold; she romps along and overtakes fibreglass youngsters that could be her grandchildren. With a fresh breeze harnessed by her full press of sail, DUEN charges along as if arriving from another era."
Jimmy Cornell
Cruising World Magazine 1988
Join us aboard the classic s/v DUEN as we gently make our way through spectacular scenery and wilderness in safety and comfort as we explore
The Natural Coast.
“ Thanks to the Duen for providing a wonderful gathering place for this week (a week which passed too quickly), for taking us to places which only a solid vessel can go -the same places which the strong Haida canoes would roam. Thanks to Mike and his great crew for taking such wonderful care of us all - the meals & the natural highlights - the humour & the mist ”
“ I knew before this adventure even began that it would be transformative… life changing… life affirming. I feel blessed for having experienced just a little bit of the Haida magic. My love and thanks for the kind hearts and warm conversation aboard the good ship Duen! Howa! ”
“ Is the world still out there? Or is it only here, in this glorious world of sea & forest & friends. It is good to remember beauty & laughter & relaxation. Thank you for giving us this wonderful trip with so many memories to take home & keep for always. I don’t want to go home though- need a crew member someday? ”
Duen Sailing Adventures grew from the challenge to demonstrate that environmental protection and cultural respect can be compatible with running a successful marine tour business on Canada's West Coast. Now, more than ever, it is necessary to create viable economic alternatives, which give value to ecological and cultural richness. We believe one of the best ways of conserving an area is
by taking a limited number of people to experience and explore its magic first-hand.
"People will protect what they love." - Jean-Michel Cousteau
