TALL SHIP TOURS
Sail aboard Providence & journey where the wind takes you.
Day Sailing Tours
Looking for a unique way to spend a summer day? Step aboard Providence, an 80’ historical tall ship for a calm cruise on the ocean. The welcoming crew will take you on a casual and fun sailing experience. Take advantage of the opportunity to help hoist the sails or sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful views. (24 Guests Max). Food & Beverages not included. Please feel free to bring your own cooler with picnic. We also recommend bringing a water bottle and a sweater / blanket (as it can get cool on the water).
TOUR OPTIONS:
3 hour (Afternoon/Sunset Tour)
Day Tours (5-6 hours)
6 hour Russell Island Day Tour
RATES
$135 / person
$175 / person
$195 / person
SPECIAL RATE: Seniors (65+) and Kids under 12, $125/person for 3 hr tour.
2025 Schedule & Rates Coming in the New Year! Contact events@mbmg.ca with any questions.
Group Sailing Charters
Enjoy exclusive access aboard Providence Tall Ship for your group! Gather up your friends, family or co-workers to book out the entire boat for a Day Tour, Afternoon or Sunset Cruise. Feel free to bring you own food and beverage or ask about our catering options. Sailings from Port Sidney Marina, Mill Bay Marina or Port Browning on Pender Island.
TOUR OPTIONS
3 hour (Afternoon/Sunset Tour)
5 hour Day Tour
6 hour Russell Island Tour
RATES
$2,500
$4,165
$4,500
**2025 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Book your private group charter before Feb. 1, 2025 and receive 2025 pricing above.
Multi-Day Gulf Island Sailing Tours
Are you an Adventure Seeker? Sail with Providence as Guest Crew on a 2 night / 3 day adventure from Sidney to Pender Island to Salt Spring Island and back. The Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is a lush paradise of rare ecosystems basking in a Mediterranean-like climate. The natural beauty and calm waters create a magical back drop for a sailing adventure. This is your chance to journey where the wind guides you…join in the sailing of a classic tall ship, help hoist and trim sails, or just sit back and relax.
Trip Itinerary - 2 Nights / 3 Days
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9 am departure from Port Sidney Marina. Day Sail to Port Browning Marina Resort on Pender Island. Night one on Pender.
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Depart Pender Island and Day Sail to Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island. Spend the afternoon / evening in Ganges and overnight in the harbour.
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Depart Salt Spring Island and Day Sail back to Sidney. Approximate arrival at Port Sidney Marina is 4 pm.
TOUR OPTIONS
Sail and Bunk Aboard (Max. 10 ppl)
Sail Only
Day Tripper (Join one leg)
Charter the Entire Boat
RATES
$585 / person
$525 / person
$175 / person
$3,750 / day
SCHEDULED TRIP DATES:
July 23-25
August 20-22
**Limited dates available. Contact us for group Charters
What’s Included?
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Jump on the ship for one leg of the trip. Transport only (pack your own food / beverages). Options are Sidney to Pender Island, Pender to Salt Spring Island or Salt Spring Island to Sidney.
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This option provides the opportunity for you to enjoy Providence by day and book your own accommodations to experience the island life by night. There are many fantastic B&Bs at our Ports of call to choose from. Lunch included, breakfast and dinners are ashore at Ports at your own expense.
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This option provides the opportunity to not only sail by day, but to also enjoy Providence by night and sleep aboard in her quaint accommodations. There are 3-4 crew and can be up to 10 guests total onboard overnight. For this voyage, you join the boat as “Guest Crew” and the accommodations are authentic Crews Quarters (not private) with shared head, shared common area and kitchen. There is one double cabin but the rest are bunks. Pillows, bottom sheet and pillow cases provided (guests are to bring own sleeping bags). The bunk aboard experience includes provisions for an all crew breakfast and lunch. Guest Crew can choose to bring food and cook / eat aboard with the Crew for dinner or go ashore to eat at restaurants (dinners not included). The tour is not able to accommodate special dietary needs so if there is something particular required, guests must bring these food items with them.
