1943 · Billings Shipyard · 114ft / 34.7m
A yacht of distinction for an unforgettable voyage in spectacular British Columbia, Canada.
Cruise the BC coast aboard this classic luxury yacht in some of the world's best cruising grounds. Discover the warm and sunny marine playground of Desolation Sound. For the ultimate wildlife adventure, see humpback and orca whales, bears, sea lions, seals and porpoises on an eco-tour cruising through the Great Bear Rainforest.
Built as a coastal freighter for the US Army during World War II, this classic wooden boat has led an exciting life with stints ranging from spy ship to research vessel to houseboat. She was painstakingly refit in 2003 and now boasts all the amenities of a luxury expedition yacht while retaining her unique character.
Discover the cozy warmth of gleaming teak, mahogany, and oak in traditional design. Indigenous Pacific Northwest Douglas Fir forms the table in the main salon where guests can recount their daily adventures with friends and family over a glass of wine. Pacific Yellowfin blends seamlessly with its natural environs as she incorporates all elements of West Coast culture in her presentation and services.
One of Vancouver's leading interior design firms, Robert Ledinghan, created a superb decor. Combining gourmet cuisine and selected fine wines, the Pacific Yellowfin offers the finest in hospitality. A full array of tenders, water toys, kayaks, motorized scooters and mountain bikes allow a full experience of the area, both afloat and ashore.
Rates
1. Desolation Sound
June-August
8 guests with 5 crew:
6 nights – USD $129,000 inclusive +5% VAT
9 guests with 6 crew:
6 nights – USD $140,000 inclusive +5% VAT
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2. GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST, British Columbia, Canada
September and October
8 guests with 5 crew:
5 nights – USD $142,000 inclusive +5% VAT
9 guests with 6 crew:
5 nights – USD $153,000 inclusive +5% VAT
Sleeps up to 9 guests in 4 cabins, served by a professional crew of 5.
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
As the Captain and co-owner of the Pacific Yellowfin with his wife, Colin delivers unique luxurious private yacht cruises along the BC coast. As a long-time sufferer of “wooden boat disease”, his love of the water started in childhood in Dublin’s busy DunLaoighre Harbour. From his early experience on fishing trawlers in the North and Irish seas to his first boat, a 72-foot seiner, his passion for boats has spanned more than five decades.
Colin has cruised the BC coast for more than twenty years and his love of the sea and interest in people make him incredibly knowledgeable of all fishing hot spots, beautiful hikes and secret waterfalls. Numerous guests have commented on Colin’s sense of humor and storytelling abilities, with “kids” of all ages enjoying his tales. His mastery over Pacific Yellowfin makes our guests feel utterly safe.
When he’s not working in his Vancouver-based painting and decorating company, Colin can often be found tinkering aboard the Pacific Yellowfin, having a Guinness or our own Pacific Yellowfin Ale.
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All rates exclude expenses (fuel, dockage, food & beverage, etc.). Prices subject to availability.
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