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Hornby Island Tribune Bay coastline from the water — private yacht charter destination BC
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4 Hours by Sea from West Vancouver

Hornby Island


BC's best-kept beach secret.

The Experience

01 / Hornby

Arriving at Hornby Island by private yacht changes everything. No ferry line. No crowds waiting for a bus. C Weed anchors in Tribune Bay while you swim, snorkel and explore at your own pace. Your captain knows exactly where the otters play and which rocky headland the seals prefer in the afternoon.

The waters around Hornby — particularly in Ford Cove — are among the richest diving sites on BC's coast. Wolf eels, giant Pacific octopus and six-gill sharks inhabit these depths. Even from the surface, the marine life density is extraordinary.

A Hornby Island charter from Vancouver takes approximately three to four hours each way by sea, making it ideal for a full-day charter or an overnight voyage.

Island Highlights

02 / On the Island
01Tribune Bay
One of Canada's finest beaches — warm, clear, horseshoe-shaped.
02Sea Lion Haul-Outs
Steller sea lions in their natural habitat.
03Ford Cove Diving
Some of BC's richest cold-water marine ecosystems.
04Co-op & Artisans
Hornby's celebrated local art and food community.
05Seasonal Orcas
Transient orca pods pass through May to October.

Plan Your Charter

Travel Time
3–4 hrs
Ideal Duration
8–10 hrs
Best Season
Jun–Oct
From
~$3,880
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