Island Roamer

A custom 68-foot ketch, launched in 1983.

16 Passengers

Canadian west coast

About Island Roamer

The Island Roamer features 8 private cabins (double occupancy), 3 heads with hot showers, a large comfortable lounge with an extensive library, and a well-equipped galley. On deck, the large covered seating area provides protection in all types of weather. The Island Roamer is large enough for comfort, privacy and safety, and small enough to create a good rapport among passengers and crew.

A certified Canadian Ministry of Transport passenger vessel, Island Roamer has all of the safety equipment, electronic navigation aids, and features you would expect from a vessel of her standard.

All of our cabins have adequate storage space for your bags, personal items and jackets. Coat hangers and life jackets are stowed in every cabin for your convenience. There is electricity in each room, so you can charge your camera batteries and enjoy a reading light as you relax in the evening.

Gallery

Island Roamer at sail

Stern on Roamer

Roamer wheelhouse

Roamer salon

Roamer double cabin

Roamer cabin

Roamer calm water

Roamer at waterfalls

Roamer at waterfalls

Deck Plan

Cabin Categories

Cabins

There are 8 private cabins (double occupancy) and 3 heads with hot showers.

At the time of booking, you may request a type of cabin you would like – single berths or if you and your travelling partner prefer, a double berth cabin. Single travellers do not have the choice of the double berth cabin. Specific room bookings are up to the crew once you have arrived onboard the vessel.

Ship Facilities

Salon

Enjoy the large comfortable lounge with an extensive library.

Roamer Wheelhouse

There is a large covered seating area in the wheelhouse that provides protection in all types of weather.

Stern

Relax and enjoy the scenery on the stern of the boat.

A Typical Day

Regardless, in all of our destinations our itineraries remain flexible. This allows the crew to take time to enjoy wildlife sightings, spend more time at an ancient village site, or simply cater to the interests of the group. Each night the skipper will go over what he plans for the day ahead. It is usually a general idea – But you can bet they always have the best in store for you!

In the morning, you might expect to have breakfast served around 8am. If you are an early riser there is always the opportunity for a morning kayak around the secluded bay we are anchored in. After the meal, a shore excursion will take place – Either to search for wildlife, look at intertidal zones, or go for a culture/nature hike. We will load into the zodiacs and take off to see what nature has in store for us. Bring your backpack, water bottle & camera! You never know what you’ll see on these outings.

Food Aboard

A professional cook is in charge of all the cooking during the trip. The on deck wheelhouse is expanded so the entire group can share deliciously prepared meals together while enjoying incredible, 360 degree views! All of our meals are served buffet style. We can usually accommodate most special dietary concerns if we are given sufficient advance notice. We include Oceanwise seafood products only in our famous menu offerings.

Complimentary wines are served with dinner. There is no bar onboard to purchase additional drinks. Guests are responsible and welcome to bring their own cocktail, beer and soft drinks.