PACIFIC YELLOWFIN
Yacht Specifications
Yacht Type
Power
Flag
Canada
Last Refit
2003
Cruising Speed
10 kts
Air Conditioning
None
AC All Night
No
Water Maker
Yes
Fuel Consumption
40 L/Hr
Engines & Generator
2 x Original Atlas Imperial direct reversing diesel engines, 325 hp each. 1 x Northern Lights 30kw gneset. 1 x Kubota 18 kw genset.
Accommodation
Additional Accommodation Details
"DOLPHIN" PRINCIPAL STATEROOM - Main Deck:
Sleeps 3. QUEEN bed. Couch that becomes SINGLE bed. Five opening portholes. Door to the outside deck. Private ensuite bathroom with shower.
"EAGLE" VIP STATEROOM - Top Deck:
Sleeps 2. QUEEN bed. View windows. Private ensuite bathroom with bathtub/shower.
"BEAR" CABIN - Lower Deck:
Sleeps 4. QUEEN bed on one side. 2 SINGLE offset upper/lower beds on the other side. Private ensuite bathroom with shower.
"ORCA" CABIN - Lower Deck:
Sleeps 3. DOUBLE bed on one side. Drop down Pullman SINGLE bed on the other side. Two opening portholes. Private bathroom is across the hall, with shower.
All staterooms with DVD players on Flat Screen TV.
Main Salon dining seats 8.
Aft deck dining seats 9. This area can be fully enclosed.
Photo Gallery
Pacific Yellowfin in British Columbia, Canada.
Main Salon. Country Kitchen in the far end.
Dining for 8 in Main Salon
Aft Deck Dining for 9. This area can be fully enclosed.
Wheelhouse with view windows and guest seating
Primary "Dolphin" Stateroom on Main Deck
VIP "Eagle" Stateroom on Top Deck
"Bear" Cabin on Lower Deck. Additional upper/lower single beds not shown.Videos/VR
Watersports & Toys
Other Toys
27ft / 9m Weldcraft Ocean King with heated cabin / 300hp Mercury Verado
22ft / 6.7m 8 person Runabout / 150 hp Mercury 4-stroke
24ft / 7.3m beach landing craft / 115 hp Mercury 4-stroke
20ft / 6m RHIB (rigid aluminum hull inflatable) / 60 hp Mercury 4-stroke (great for going up rivers to view bears and wolves in the Great Bear Rainforest)
40' Inflatable Slide *
6 Person Hot Tub
7 Kayaks (5 one-person, 2 two-person)
5 Paddle Boards
3 Pairs of Waterskis
3 Wake Boards
2 Inflatable Trampolines
5 Inflatable Tubes
Snorkel Gear
Wetsuits
Water guns
All of the Fishing Gear
7 Mountain Bikes *
7 Honda Ruckus' Motor Bikes *
* The Slide, Mountain Bikes and Motor Bikes are for use in Desolation Sound only, not in the Great Bear Rainforest).
The tenders are ideal for fishing and high speed sightseeing. The landing craft tender's door is perfect for easy access to remote islands and landing the offroad scooters or mountain bikes in Desolation Sound.
Scuba Diving
Scuba Availability
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
License Info
-
BCS/Regulators
-
Air Compressor
Not Onboard
Amenities
Communication
Green Initiatives
Drinking Water Tested for Purity
Yes
Re-usable Water Bottles
Yes
Yacht Crew5 Total Crew
About the Crew
6 crew with 9 guests
Impeccable service and generosity are what best describes our crew, who endeavor to go above & beyond our guests’ wishes. Their knowledge of the coast, experience on the water and incredible personalities are great assets of the journey aboard Pacific Yellowfin. However, though always keen on sharing travel anecdotes or out of the ordinary happenings, they know when to vanish and let guests relax, enjoy themselves and make the most of these magnificent landscapes.
Colin Griffinson
CAPTAIN
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Our resident storyteller and charismatic Captain holds a deep affection for wooden vessels, the open ocean, and the unique experiences he has come to be privy to when immersing himself in a combination of the two. An explorer at heart, with over five decades of sailing expertise, he’s available to impart seafaring wisdom, share insightful stories, and instigate a laugh or two from adults and children alike.
CHEF
CHIEF DECKHAND / WILDERNESS GUIDE
STEWARDESS or STEWARD
ENGINEER
Yacht Menu
Culinary Experience
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Guest Reviews
Desolation Sound - August
Despite being built in 1943 for WWII, they spend a ton of effort maintaining and restoring the vessel, even down to searching for made-in-the-USA bolts and period-appropriate fixtures. They have hosted everyone from IMAX crews to an episode of the Bachelorette (yes really).
I’d happily recommend the Yellowfin to anyone looking for a bit of “unscripted adventure” as they call it."
July, then booked September next year!
Family Charter
2 US families
A tremendous experience.
Fabulous!
Rave review
Great Bear Rainforest
Here is a share on a bit of our experience – it is hard as much of it was about being there, the before during and after of the moment – not just the “seeing”. Still I hope this helps tell the story.
By the way this all happened on one day….
Our experience included walking up a river in the rainforest and just taking in the air, the richness of fauna, watching the pools of salmon. Seeing a glimpse of the Spirit bear (nicknamed Strawberry by Maurice and Jolene our guides) and then watching “Strawberry” come down and eat. It was a good amount of time (actually I have no idea how long we were there – it could have been 20 minutes or an hour) before another black bear came down and then moved her off the buffet table. Then we sat and watched the other bear fishing until he had his fill and wandered off to sleep. The decision to return to the boat was made when we figured it did not get much better than what we had experienced – and of course it did as we found Strawberry waiting to wish us goodbye. The bear is a Black Bear with a light hair colored gene and is also known as a Spirit Bear or Kermode!
The humpbacks were all around us as we plied the waters – the explosion of their breath a sure way to spot them, a sound that somehow was at peace with the surrounding fjords. The arced backs a foretelling of the next dive with tales held high in the air. Later we followed the birds to witness a social gathering as the humpbacks worked as a community to corral the herring – lunging and bubble feeding. The gulls feeding on a herring ball close to our stern until the waters boiled and the humpbacks took their share 20 feet from our craft. Finally on the second to last day – we shut the engines down and just drifted – watching a pair swimming – and playing, and then we became the object of their curiosity – as they saw within feet of the vessel – finally stopping and just looking at us – completely still, wondering as much about us as them. Susan knew what they were saying – just keep doing what you can to keep us all safe on this planet.
Hopefully this will give you a sense of what we experienced – but it goes much deeper – I don’t think I will ever let go of those moments." - USA CLIENTS
Charter Rates
Base Charter Rate
Charter Details
Location Details
Additional Information
"ALL INCLUSIVE" PRICING, plus 5% Tax and 15% suggested crew gratuity.
— 1. DESOLATION SOUND, British Columbia, Canada, June - July - August:
A. Up to 8 guests in 4 cabins with 5 crew:
6 nights – USD $129,000, 5 nights – USD $107,000 4 nights – USD $86,000.
B. 9 guests in 4 cabins with 6 crew:
6 nights – USD $140,000 inclusive 5 nights – USD $118,000 inclusive 4 nights – USD $97,000.
— 2. GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST, British Columbia, Canada September and October
A. Up to 8 guests in 4 cabins with 5 crew:
5 nights – USD $142,000.
B. 9 guests in 4 cabins with 6 crew:
5 nights – USD $153,000.
INCLUDED: “All Inclusive” of crew, fuel, all gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch, mise en bouche, dinner and snacks), pops and juices, use of equipment and water toys, Starlink Wi-Fi data and limited bar (house spirits and liquors, wine, and beer). Great Bear Rainforest charters include transfers Terrace to Kitimat round trip, and spirit bear viewing with specialist First Nations guide.
NOT INCLUDED: 5% GST tax, customary crew gratuity at the Charterer’s discretion (15% advised and only paid at the charter’s conclusion), fishing licenses, and other alcoholic beverages.
Final balance due 3 months before charter. All guests must sign a release form required by the vessel insurer. Brokers, please see Broker Notes.
Base Charter Rate
Charter Details
Location Details
Additional Information
"ALL INCLUSIVE" PRICING, plus 5% Tax and 15% suggested crew gratuity.
— 1. DESOLATION SOUND, British Columbia, Canada, June - July - August:
A. Up to 8 guests in 4 cabins with 5 crew: 6 nights – USD $129,000, 5 nights – USD $107,000 4 nights – USD $86,000.
B. 9 guests in 4 cabins with 6 crew: 6 nights – USD $140,000 inclusive 5 nights – USD $118,000 inclusive 4 nights – USD $97,000.
— 2. GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST, British Columbia, Canada September and October
A. Up to 8 guests in 4 cabins with 5 crew: 5 nights – USD $142,000.
B. 9 guests in 4 cabins with 6 crew: 5 nights – USD $153,000.
INCLUDED: “All Inclusive” of crew, fuel, all gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch, mise en bouche, dinner and snacks), pops and juices, use of equipment and water toys, Starlink Wi-Fi data and limited bar (house spirits and liquors, wine, and beer). Great Bear Rainforest charters include transfers Terrace to Kitimat round trip, and spirit bear viewing with specialist First Nations guide.
NOT INCLUDED: 5% GST tax, customary crew gratuity at the Charterer’s discretion (15% advised and only paid at the charter’s conclusion), fishing licenses, and other alcoholic beverages.
Final balance due 3 months before charter. All guests must sign a release form required by the vessel insurer. Brokers, please see Broker Notes.
Base Charter Rate
Charter Details
Location Details
Additional Information
"ALL INCLUSIVE" PRICING, plus 5% Tax and 15% suggested crew gratuity. For the GULF ISLANDS near Vancouver, please inquire. _________________________________________ 1. DESOLATION SOUND, British Columbia, Canada June - July - August Up to 8 guests in 4 cabins with 5 crew: 6 nights – USD $129,000 inclusive 5 nights – USD $107,000 inclusive 4 nights – USD $86,000 inclusive 9 guests in 4 cabins with 6 crew: 6 nights – USD $140,000 inclusive 5 nights – USD $118,000 inclusive 4 nights – USD $97,000 inclusive ___________________________________________ 2. GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST, British Columbia, Canada September and October Up to 8 guests in 4 cabins with 5 crew: 5 nights – USD $142,000 inclusive 9 guests in 4 cabins with 6 crew: 5 nights – USD $153,000 inclusive ___________________________________________ INCLUDED: “All Inclusive” of crew, fuel, all gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch, mise en bouche, dinner and snacks), pops and juices, use of equipment and water toys, Starlink Wi-Fi data and limited bar (house spirits and liquors, wine, and beer). Great Bear Rainforest charters include transfers Terrace to Kitimat round trip, and spirit bear viewing with specialist First Nations guide. NOT INCLUDED: 5% GST tax, customary crew gratuity at the Charterer’s discretion (15% advised and only paid at the charter’s conclusion), fishing licenses, and other alcoholic beverages. ___________________________________________ Final balance due 3 months before charter. All guests must sign a release form required by the vessel insurer. Brokers, please see Broker Notes.