What to Expect?

An Authentic Cultural Experience on the Water Including:

When you Arrive?

Guests will arrive 30-40 minutes prior to our departure time, which will be shared in the booking confirmation.

1. Meet the team, our guides will be ready for your arrival and excited to introduce themselves

2. Check-in & introduce yourself or your group

3. The team will suit you up with the required gear (Lifejackets, boots, etc)

4. Additional paperwork completed including, Haida Style Waivers & Gwaii Haanas Forms

5. Once everyone is suited up and prepared for the day, the guides will walk you down to the vessel.

Our Day

Throughout the day, you’ll have opportunities to connect with our guides and captains, as well as time to take photos. Our team will do their best to accommodate everyone’s needs throughout the tour.

• Photography

  • Photos are welcome and encouraged by our team, however please ask the Watchmen and other folks if they are comfortable.

  • Feel free to share them with info@haidastyle.com or via Social Media, we love to see them!

• Bathroom Breaks

  • Communication is key! Please let the guides or captain know if you need to use the restroom so we can ensure your safety while the vessel is moving. Haawa.

  • When ashore at most sites, restrooms will be available for everyone’s comfort, providing plenty of options throughout the day. The exception is on the West Coast Tour, where we encourage guests to use the onboard toilet.

• Time Out on Deck

  • Safety is Haida Style’s #1 priority. Please follow all on board guidelines, like wearing your lifejacket and letting our guides know if you’d like to step outside so we can ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.

• Walking Through the Villages

  • When visiting the village sites, we walk with Yahguudang (Respect). The shell paths guide our steps, helping us protect the sacred and sensitive areas that may not be visible to the eye.

  • The terrain on our tours can be rugged with uneven or unstable surfaces. We encourage you to review our Health & Safety Guidelines before booking to ensure this experience is the right fit for you.

  • We encourage all visitors to take the Haida Gwaii Pledge before arriving and check out the Gwaii Haanas Page for more information on the National Park Reserve, Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site. Haawa.

Whats for Lunch?

Each tour is unique, especially when it comes to meals. Life on Haida Gwaii means relying on what the land and sea provide, often locally caught salmon, halibut, and sometimes even venison. Below we highlight some of the key features of our lunch.

• BBQ Salmon or Halibut, Rice, Roasted potatoes

• Light seasonal salad

• Seasonal snacks

• Baked treats with coffee, tea, water & sometimes hot chocolate

If you have any severe allergies please include that information in your booking details. We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions, however, please understand that with our limited resources it may not always possible. We recommend bringing extra snacks if that makes you feel more comfortable. Thank you for your understanding.

What You Should Know?