While most of our visitors, especially first-timers, travel with us during the high season, others choose to visit during the off-season, such as November. But before planning such a trip, it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of traveling outside the high season.
Fall and winter on the Lower North Shore
The advantages
- Starting in November, you can take advantage of very attractive rates for the entire round trip.
- There is no waiting list, so you can book at the last minute.
- The spectacular fall colors of the Lower North Shore.
- See glaciers and potentially be escorted by an icebreaker in April.
- You can travel in a single occupancy cabin at no extra charge.
- With fewer passengers on board, your trip is highly personalized, and you will be even closer to the crew.
- Ideal if you have already made the trip and are familiar with many aspects of it.
- Traveling during this period allows you to see our important role in a different light.
- There is usually only one meal service, as there are fewer package tourists on board.
Disadvantages
- We are traveling during a period with less sunshine;
- You will need to bring warmer clothing as the temperature is inevitably colder;
- The river enters a more active phase, causing more waves;
- November and December are windier months;
- We may also have difficulty entering each port and the schedule may be disrupted;
- The Marine Mammal Observation Network interpretive guides are no longer on board;
- You will be more independent in your discovery and exploration;
- If you are very sensitive to seasickness, this period may not be for you.
Keep in mind that it is possible to take the trip outside of the high season, but you will need to be more independent and able to withstand rougher seas.