Marine Link Tours
Box 451 V9W 5C1 Campbell River, BC, Canada

A new perspective on an old blast. Check out this historical snapshot of the famous Ripple Rock Explosion in Seymour Narrows back on April 5, 1958. It was taken by Christan Mamen, a mining engineer on the project and sent to us by Mr. Mamen's grandson's relatives, our future passengers. #ripplerock #seymournarrows #frightboattours... #smallshipcruising #tourismvancouverisland #destinationbc See more

Winter Update: Its a rare treat to see this side of The Aurora as she is up on a floating dry dock in Menzies Bay getting a little love featuring: 1 Her Transport Canada Marine Safety 5 Year Inspection (this is the big one). 2 Some new paint on her hull 3 Extensive rebuild of her bow deck & loading ramp.... and some other more cosmetic touches including the addition of 2 new shower rooms for our passengers. We still have room for our 2021 season which begins April 6 with COVID-19 protocols in place and 100% domestic travelers. Perhaps this is your year to sail with us! Call now for more info 250-286-3347, we'd love to chat with you. #freightboattours #smallshipcruising #explorelocal #explorebclocal #BroughtonArchipelago #desolationsound #discoveryislands #tourismvancouverisland #tourismcampbellriver #tourismbc

An example of some of the unique freight that the MV Aurora Explorer carries. Here’s a throwback to November 2007 when Nuytco Research out of North Vancouver chartered the Aurora Explorer to launch their deep-water submersible (a 1-man pod/submarine) from her deck. The submersible was used to assess what hazards to the ecosystem were present after an August 2007 accident when a freight barge (not owned by Marine Link) listed sending her cargo overboard into the waters of Rob...son Bight Ecological Reserve. Using sonar scans they were able to locate the wreckage on the ocean floor 350 meters below the surface. Among the 11 pieces of logging equipment was a diesel tanker carrying 10,000 liters and a metal cube holding 1,400 liters of hydraulic oil. In May of 2009, the oil and fuel truck were pulled recovered safely with little environmental impact in a $2.5 million dollar operation coordinated by the Provincial and Federal governments. The rest of the vehicles and logging equipment remain on the sea floor including a log loader that sits upright on its tracks, arm extended as if ready for immediate use. See more

Our crew were cleaning out some of our storage areas and came across this gem from 1993. Our first season offering #FreightBoatTours on board the #MVAuroraExplorer. Will 2021 be your year to sail with us? Both our 2021 and 2022 seasons are now open for reservations. #BroughtonArchipelago #SmallShipCruising #DiscoveryIslands ... #ToursismVancouverIsland #ExploreLocal See more

Our last sunrise on a unique and challenging season has come and gone. We would like to thank all of our passengers this year for sticking with us & to those that are planning on sailing next year, we will can't wait to finally welcome you onboard the Aurora! . . . .... #freightboat #smallshipcruising #toursismvancouverisland #explorelocal #tourismbc #broughtonarchipelago #discoveryislands #desolationsound #explorebc

A smokey but beautiful shot of Bute Inlet and the Aurora last week's sailing. Photo thanks to one of amazing Deck hands, Madi. #desolationsound #discoveryislands #freightboattours... #smallshipcruising #destinationbc #explorelocal #tourismvancouverisland See more

Looking to escape for the fall? We only have 1 stateroom left for our 2020 season. Enjoy a premium room on our October 13 - 18 sailing to the #discoveryislands Call now to book or for more information 250-286-3347 or email us at [email protected] #smallshipcruising #freightboattours #explorelocal... #tourismvancouverisland #destinationbc #destinationcampbellriver See more

Plans changed due to COVID? Looking for something local to do? We offer 5-night tours with only 8 passengers and are following all guidelines set by the BCCDC and Transport Canada to keep guests and crew safe and healthy.... The good news is that the scenery, wildlife and offerings from the Galley haven't changed a bit. We have some last minute availability on our September 8 - 13 and October 13 - 18 trips. Call now for more information or to book. 250-286-3347. #freightboattours #smallshipcruising #toursismbc #explorebclocal #desolationsound #discoveryislands #broughtonarchipelago #toursismvancouverisland #destinationbc #destinationcampbellriver

Take "skiping the dishes" to the next level and let us cook for you, 3 meals a day for 6 days/5 nights. This is just a sample of what our onboard Chef will prepare for you. We have some last minute availability for August and September sailings, call for details and to book. 250-286-3347. We are taking all necessary COVID-19 protocols to keep our passengers and crew safe. #FreightBoatTours... #ExploreBCLocal #tourismVancouverIsland #ToursismBC #BroughtonArchipelago #DesolationSound #smallShipCruising #5starcuisine See more

#ExploreLocal and get out on the coastal waters of Beautiful BC. New availability for 5-night, all-inclusive cruises (only 8 passengers total) in August and September 2020. Call 250-286-3347 for more info and to book! #smallshipcruising #Freightboattours #desolationsound... #broughtonarchipelago #tourismBC #destinationBC #tourismvancouverisland See more