Sable Island Cruise
From: $2,500 USD
Out in the open Atlantic beyond Nova Scotia's shores, Sable Island is a slender crescent of sand shaped by wind, waves, and ocean currents. Its dunes migrate, its shoreline shifts, and yet life persists. Wild horses roam its ridges, grey seals gather by the thousands, and the Ipswich sparrow nests in only one place on Earth.
Part of Sable Island's enduring fascination lies in the stories shaped by this restless place. Long known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, its shifting sands claimed hundreds of ships, while generations of lifesavers risked their own lives to rescue those in peril. Wild horses crest the dunes as they have for generations, seemingly as much a part of the island as the wind itself. They are among the reasons Sable Island has captured the imagination, inviting visitors to wonder how they came to inhabit this ever-changing landscape, and how they continue to thrive here.
Step ashore by Zodiac to wander among shifting dunes, encounter the island's iconic wildlife, and experience a place where nature sets the terms. Along the way, in collaboration with Parks Canada, we'll have the rare privilege of visiting this protected national park reserve. Few people ever have the opportunity to walk this remarkable landscape, and every visit carries with it a responsibility to approach it with care and respect. Adventure Canada's expedition team brings Sable Island's natural and human history into focus, while a visit to nearby Saint-Pierre offers another perspective on the North Atlantic's rich cultural heritage.
