COMOX SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Into the Granite Teeth: A Full‑Day Crossing from Comox to Mainland Inlets
Departing from Comox Marina, this private, full‑day tour crosses the Salish Sea into mainland inlets and upriver by jet boat for close, science‑guided bear observation and towering inlet scenery.
Into the Granite Teeth: A Full‑Day Crossing from Comox to Mainland Inlets.
From an early morning departure in Comox, FunShip’s full‑day mainland inlet and estuary tours push across the Salish Sea into a landscape of sheer granite slabs that rise to 6,000 feet, then thread upriver in a compact jet boat into remote river valleys where dense populations of grizzly and black bears live and are observed under protocols developed with coastal bear scientists.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Granite cliffs and a Salish Sea approach
The route takes you across the Salish Sea into mainland inlets framed by towering granite rock slabs that rise from the waterline to about 6,000 feet — a raw, vertical coastline that defines the day’s scenery.
Bear‑country observation designed by scientists
These river valleys host some of the densest concentrations of grizzly and black bears on the coast; tours are arranged with guidance from evidence‑based bear scientists to prioritize safe, respectful viewing.
A jet‑boat push into river veins
After the inlet approach the team deploys a specialized 14‑foot jet boat capable of carrying four passengers upstream, allowing access into narrow river corridors and mountain‑fed valleys under the direction of experienced guides.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You leave Comox Marina at first light for a long day on the water: a Salish Sea crossing into a narrow inlet, a shoreline of sheer granite, then a switch to a small jet boat to push upriver into wild, enclosed valleys. The rhythm is long stretches of coastal transit punctuated by focused, low‑speed exploration upriver and measured wildlife observation under experienced guidance.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should plan around it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Spring estuary runs May 1–30; mainland inlet season June 1–Aug 31; fall mainland inlet Sept 1–Oct 31. Daily schedule departs 7:30 am and returns 7:30 pm.
Tours depart from Comox Marina; operator: FunShip. Confirm embarkation details with the operator before arrival.
Consult the operator for specific gear requirements for a full‑day offshore and upriver excursion.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
This is a 12‑hour full‑day trip: departs 7:30 am and returns 7:30 pm.
When does the tour run?
Spring estuary dates run May 1–30; summer mainland inlet dates June 1–Aug 31; fall mainland inlet dates Sept 1–Oct 31.
Where do we meet?
Tours depart from Comox Marina.
What wildlife will we see?
The river valleys visited host dense populations of grizzly and black bears; viewing is conducted under guidance developed with coastal bear scientists.
How many people fit in the jet boat?
The specialized 14‑foot jet boat used upriver is capable of carrying four passengers.
Is this trip suitable for children?
The offering is listed for all ages, but note the full‑day length and the small‑boat upriver segments when assessing suitability for young children.