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1. What is included in my fishing trip?
   • Your trip includes roundtrip airfare to and from the vessel, all meals, single cabin accommodation, fishing skiff, bait and tackle, guiding services and/or fishing instruction, fish care and packaging, rain gear and boots.
2. How do I get to the Ocean Explorer?
   
   • Private charter flights to Bella Bella aboard a King Air with Pacific Coastal Airlines leave the South terminal of the Vancouver Airport at noon on the first day of your trip and return by 5pm on the final day. Travel to and from Bella Bella to the Ocean Explorer's anchorage is by float plane or water taxi.
3. What should I bring?
   
   • You need bring nothing more than a change of clothes, warm jacket, sunglasses, camera and your lucky fishing hat. There is a washer and dryer onboard.
4. Is there alcohol available onboard the Ocean Explorer?
   
   • Alcohol is not included in your trip. You can purchase beer, wine and spirits at the dockside liquor store in Bella Bella on your way to the boat, or pre-arrange with our reservations staff to have your supply onboard when you arrive.
5. How many fishermen are on the boat during a trip?
   
   • We can accommodate a maximum of 9 guests per trip. Our fishing skiffs can take 2-3 people with or without a guide.
6. What are the sleeping accommodations and washrooms like.
   
   • Each guest will get their own private stateroom with either a single or double bunk. There are 4 shared washrooms and showers throughout the boat.
7. When is the best time to come fishing?
   
   • Our season runs from June to September, and our mobility allows us to be in the best position for all-around excellent fishing throughout the year. Chinook salmon start in June and run through August, while Coho begin in mid-July and run through September.
8. Do I need to know how to fish?
   
   • Definitely not, our guides can take you out on the water or instruct you in boat handling and fishing techniques. Catching a salmon in easier than you may think; experience is certainly not a prerequisite to success!
9. How much fishing time do I get each day?
   
   • Basically you have unlimited use of our fishing skiffs and tackle. The first and last day (arrival and departure) will be limited to about 6 hours, with the rest of your stay allowing you to fish from dawn to dusk.
10. What do I do with my fish?
    
    • Your catch is cleaned, packaged and frozen on your return to the boat after each fishing outing. At the end of your trip your catch in boxed and sent home with you as carry on baggage. We can also arrange to have your fish canned or smoked, and sent home to you at a later time for an extra cost.
11. How many fish can I catch? What is the limit?
    
    • You can take home 8 salmon on your trip, with a maximum of 4 being Chinook. On top of this you can return with 3 halibut, 6 ling cod and 10 rockfish. This makes for a heavy load and a very successful haul.
12. How many staff are on the boat with us?
    
    • The Ocean Explorer is staffed by a professional Captain, alongside 2 experienced fishing guides and deckhands. We also have an executive chef with a hostess and housekeeper. Most of the crew has been together for 8 years in a row.
13. Will I catch a fish?
    
    • Yes, that is our guarantee!

Reel in the finest sport fishing experience the Pacific Northwest has to offer and we'll even guarantee your catch too!