Campbell River Private Charters

A Private Charter: Great Fun & Adventure Like the Locals!

Vancouver Island custom boat trips exploring the Discovery Islands & Desolation Sound

Specializing in small groups & families!

Private & Customizable Boat Charter

50North Adventures offers a full private and customised boat charter that allows you to have the captain and boat for as long as you wish!

If you don’t want to be on a tour with lots of people or be governed by “milk run” schedules, charter 50North Adventures!

Campbell River small group tours

  • Have your own exclusive whale watching experience!
  • Set some crab traps somewhere cool!
  • Drop the anchor for a swim at a beach!
  • Get the lures down deep for a Chinook Salmon!

We offer all sorts of itinerary options including the Discovery Islands, Desolation Sound, whale watching, waterfalls, fishing, wildlife viewing, photography, beach combing, restaurants for lunch, swimming, paddle boarding and more.

For this exclusive option, we discuss your interests and ideas, then combine them with our experience to create a memorable adventure.

Perfect for photographers, whale watching & wildlife enthusiasts, wedding parties, birthdays, family gatherings, corporate events, team building, or just a group of friends wanting to do something special.

Our customised options will blow your mind and have you talking about the experience for years to come.

Maximum of 6 people

(Options available for larger groups or families)

Please call to discuss your options – +1 250 702 4515

2026 Private Charter Rates:
Canadian Dollars – $CA

(Taxes not included)

4 Hours – $1180.00

6 Hours – $1580.00

8 Hours – $1980.00

Taxes: 15% (GST & Fuel Levy)

Private Boat Charters Can Include:

  • Incredible whale watching experiences. Meet some of our resident and visiting Humpback and Orca whales as they enjoy the summer and the abundance of food in our waters
  • Listening to the whales talk and sing with our hydrophone
  • Cruising around Desolation Sound Marine Park and the Discovery Islands, admiring the raw, natural beauty they are famous for
  • Visiting places like Refuge Cove, Lund, Mansons Landing, Gorge Harbour, Whaletown, and Twin Islands, to mention just a few
  • Viewing beautiful natural waterfalls in Desolation Sound
  • Trawling lures through our famous fishing grounds on your private fishing charter, giving you the chance to hook onto a big Chinook Salmon.
  • Inspecting crab pots for tasty Dungeness crab
  • Exploring picturesque bays in search of our diverse wildlife
  • Beautiful covered boat with private toilet and washroom facilities
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We had such a wonderful time fishing in the waters of Campbell River! I went with my parents as it was on their bucket list to experience fishing in BC. Dean was helpful and patient in teaching us how to fish, and communicating with him before the trip was smooth and easy. Although we were not able to spot whales due to the weather, the catch was worth it. I will recommend 50 North to anyone looking for a great fishing experience with family. ???? We made baked salmon with salmon roe for brunch the next day. ????️
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Went near the end of the season with a small group and got a great haul of fish. Dean is very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend ????
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All of the earlier reviews are spot on. Dean is one of the best guides you'll find. We hardly sat still both mornings we spent fishing with him - which was really something for this late in the season. He clearly knows the area and how to fish it. The boat was clean and comfortable and the wonderful conversations with him added so much to the experience. If you're looking for a memorable experience with the family or friends, you can't beat going with Dean. It's a chance to pull the kids away from their screens or reconnect with old friends and experience an amazing corner of the world. From the spectacular sunrises and incredible landscape, the humpback whales, sea lions, and seals, to the experience of bringing in a fighting coho - it's truly unforgettable. It certainly exceeded all of our expectations! Thank you so much, Dean!
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We booked the 4-hour salmon fishing charter with Gene, starting at 6 am, for a very fair price. Since it’s mid-September, most salmon are already moving into the rivers, which makes it more challenging to target them by boat. After a bit of a slow start with some missed opportunities and smaller fish, we ended up landing a beautiful Chinook and three big Coho. Along the way we also got to see humpback whales and seals, which made the trip even more special. At the end, Gene cleaned the fish for us, so we were ready to cook them right away. Highly recommended – Gene knows the waters and makes the whole experience worthwhile!
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what a great experience with a great company and amazing captain Dean. went with my daughter (11 yo). he took the best care of us and made sure she had the time of her life could not recommend Dean and 50 north adventures any higher
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Moment exceptionnel avec Dean, parfait pour une famille, expérience unique de pêcher le saumon en pleine mer en voyant des orques. Dean était était super pro, gentil et nous a appris plein de choses. Nous recommandons +++++
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Great guy, great fishing,great experience, great Time !
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Dean is a real professional, has a very nice and clean boat. Dean treated us well and was a world class guide
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John Fitzsimmons
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Thanks for a great day of fishing and laughter
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Dean was awesome! We had a great time and caught some beautiful salmon! We even got to see some whales breaching in the distance.
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