Rising from the waters of the Pacific Ocean and blanketed with copious amounts of fresh powder.... A mythical skiers’ paradise is born.
Free yourself from the tethers of a traditional lodge. Climb aboard MV Cascadia and gain access to 3,550,000 acres (14,370 km²) of exclusive, untouched, and pristine terrain.
Imagine cruising along the ocean in a 138 ft catamaran equipped with a heli-pad, surrounded by picturesque fjords and towering glacial capped mountains, en-route to some of the most remote and exhilarating skiing in North America.
We’ve partnered with eco-tourism operator Maple Leaf Adventures who will bring you on the trip of a lifetime. This unprecedented catamaran-based heli-skiing experience day brings a new adventure each day and a new and magical anchorage each night.
Whether you’re skiing on an isolated island, plunging into the ocean for a cold water spirit bear swim, relaxing in a hot tub on the top deck of your floating lodge, or soaking in a natural hot spring right on the beach, your stay will be marked by luxurious amenities, the World’s Best Heli Skiing, and the freedom and excitement of that come with having your own private yacht and helicopter for up to eight blissful days.
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Helicopter Configuration
2 Groups of up 4 Guests + 1 Guide Per Group in an A-Star Helicopter
Cabin Configurations
Each cabin features an ensuite washroom, individual climate control, wardrobes, and an outside deck, with windows inviting plenty of natural light. Guests can choose from three categories of cabins:
Categories and Cabins
Category 3 Prince of Wales & Princess Royal
Category 2 Admiralty, Calvert, Moresby & Vancouver
Category 1 Campania & Salt Spring
Cabin Features
235 sq. ft.
King bed
Three-piece ensuite washroom
Door access to deck and door access to corridor
Windows
Located on the Bridge Deck
195 sq. ft.
Queen or two twins
Three-piece ensuite washroom
Door access to deck and door access to corridor
Windows
Located on the Main Deck
160 sq. ft.
Queen or two twins
Three-piece ensuite washroom
Door access to corridor
Windows (large portholes)
Located on the main deck and lower deck respectively
Travel Logistics
All packages include return flights, 70-minutes direct, from Vancouver to Bella Coola. Flights depart in the early afternoon on the first day of each package.
All you need to do is get yourself to Vancouver and we take care of the rest!
Departure Terminal
Skyservice (YVR) at Vancouver International Airport's South Terminal
5-minute private helicopter transfer from Bella Coola Airport (primary)
2 hours and 20-minute ground transfer from Anahim Lake Airport (secondary) on days of inclement weather
Winter 2024/25 Heli Skiing Package Rates
Catamaran Heli Skiing
Mid Season
Early March to Early April
7 Nights
$410,553
5 Nights
$324,380
4 Nights
$275,180
All rates are for a group of up to 8 guests, based on single occupancy, in Canadian Dollars before tax, and are subject to a 5% Goods and Services Tax, and a 2% Sustainability Surcharge.
Additional guests over 8 may be added, subject to rooming arrangements, at the following rates.
✓ Treat yourself to a most exclusive and luxurious ski adventure; yacht-based heliskiing! ✓ Be the first to ski the world’s largest and most extensive network of fjords and inland waterways by catamaran ✓ Fly in a private helicopter from the deck of your yacht, the 138ft MV Cascadia catamaran ✓ Ski a new zone of the world’s most expansive ski area (3.55 million acres) every day and sleep at a new anchorage every night ✓ Designed for groups of up to eight adventurers; non-skiers welcome
The MV Cascadia
Welcome Aboard Your Luxurious Floating Heliski Lodge
Your trip begins by skiing from the Bella Coola airport to the MV Cascadia, a majestic 138-foot catamaran that will serve as your floating mobile lodge for the duration of the trip. Featuring spacious cabins, elegant lounges, top-quality amenities, and a hot tub on the top deck, the yacht boasts the same exceptional service and offerings found in our land-based lodges. Here, you can indulge in a relaxing massage, take the kayaks out for a spin, and tuck into mouth-watering cuisine…well-deserved treats after a long day on the slopes.
✓ The design of the MV Cascadia lends itself to being very comfortable at sea ✓ Eight roomy cabins featuring ever-evolving views, private bathrooms and showers ✓ Lodge-quality salon and amenities ✓ Spacious dining and lounge areas ✓ Massage room ✓ Hot tub on the top deck boasting 360° views of epic landscapes ✓ Two aluminum, landing-craft style shore boats ✓ Kayaks for guest use (six doubles and two singles) ✓ Access to the bridge so you can chat with the Captain ✓ The same exceptional service and cuisine found at our land-based lodges
Your Cabin
Each cabin features an ensuite washroom, individual climate control, wardrobes, and an outside deck, with windows inviting plenty of natural light. Guests can choose from three categories of cabins:
Category 3 - The largest cabins Names: Prince of Wales and Princess Royal
235 sq. ft.
King bed
Three piece ensuite washroom
Door access to deck and door access to corridor
Windows
Located on the Bridge Deck
Category 2 Names: Admiralty, Calvert, Moresby and Vancouver
195 sq. ft.
Queen or two twins
Three piece ensuite washroom
Door access to deck and door access to corridor
Windows
Located on the Main Deck
Category 1 Names: Campania and Salt Spring
160 sq. ft.
Queen or two twins
Three piece ensuite washroom
Door access to corridor
Windows (large portholes)
Located on the main deck and lower deck respectively
Categories and Cabins
Category 3: Prince of Wales & Princess Royal
Category 2: Admiralty, Calvert, Moresby & Vancouver
Category 1: Campania & Salt Spring
Cabin Features
235 sq. ft.
King bed
Three piece ensuite washroom
Door access to deck and door access to corridor
Windows
Located on the Bridge Deck
195 sq. ft.
Queen or two twins
Three piece ensuite washroom
Door access to deck and door access to corridor
Windows
Located on the Main Deck
160 sq. ft.
Queen or two twins
Three piece ensuite washroom
Door access to corridor
Windows (large portholes)
Located on the main deck and lower deck respectively
Cabin Categories
Category 3 Prince of Wales and Princess Royal
Category 2 Admiralty, Calvert, Moresby & Vancouver
Category 1 Campania & Salt Spring
Cabin Features
235 sq. ft.
King bed
Three piece ensuite washroom
Door access to deck and door access to corridor
Windows
Located on the Bridge Deck
195 sq. ft.
Queen or two twins
Three piece ensuite washroom
Door access to deck and door access to corridor
Windows
Located on the Main Deck
160 sq. ft.
Queen or two twins
Three piece ensuite washroom
Door access to corridor
Windows (large portholes)
Located on the main deck and lower deck respectively
A video of the MV Cascadia in summer, exploring the Inside Passage and the Great Bear Rainforest
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