Summer Trips, Cost & Registration
Learn about SALTS summer sail training voyages for young people 13 to 24 years of age.
"People say there is one summer that changes you and you remember it for the rest of your life. SALTS made this summer that for me. This trip was the best experience of my life." SUMMER TRAINEE
2025 Trip Details
| Trip 1 June 28 - July 7 Pacific Swift & Pacific Grace |
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| Victoria to Victoria |
| Route: Salish Sea Adventure |
| Trip 2 July 12 - July 21 Pacific Swift & Pacific Grace |
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| Victoria to Port Hardy |
| Route: Coastal Passage |
| Trip 3 July 25 - August 3 Pacific Swift & Pacific Grace |
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| Port Hardy to Port Hardy |
| Route: Central Coast Encounter (Great Bear Rainforest) |
| Trip 4 August 7 - August 17 Pacific Swift & Pacific Grace |
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| Port Hardy to Victoria |
| Route: West Coast Adventure |
| Trip 5 August 20 - August 29 Pacific Swift & Pacific Grace |
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| Victoria to Victoria |
| Route: Salish Sea Adventure |
All trips are subject to compliance with the orders, guidance and protocols of BC's Provincial Health Officer, the BCCDC, WorkSafe BC, Transport Canada, BC Parks and Parks Canada, as well as local First Nations and coastal communities.
If you can't wait until summer to sail, check out our 2025 Spring Break Trips.
2025 Cost
Total Fees : $2,778
All meals, sail training materials, applicable park fees, and taxes (5% GST) are included.
We recognize that the cost may be a challenge for low or even middle-income families. See our Bursaries page for information about eligibility and the application processes for general financial assistance and Indigenous Youth bursaries.
REGISTRATION FEE - $150
Non-refundable once a trip assignment has been offered |
| The registration fee is due at the time the trip request is submitted. |
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TRIP FEE - $2,628
Refundable until May 1, 2025* |
| The trip fee is typically paid in 3 equal payments |
| First payment $876 Due within 7 days of receiving the trip assignment notification. |
| Second payment $876 Due by February 1st |
| Final payment $876 Due May 1st |
| * See our Cancellation and Refund Policy for details |
Summer 2025 Registration
If you have a credit from a previous year, use the priority registration link you received by email (or contact us if you need a new one) and your credit will be applied to your 2025 registration.
Registration Steps
Step 1
- Review both the Physical and Mental Fitness Policy and Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Carefully consider the trip routes and pay particular attention to the boarding and disembarking locations. Several trips begin or end in Port Hardy, at the north end of Vancouver Island.
- Submit your Trip Request Form through the link above with your trip choices in order of preference. You will be assigned to your highest preference trip with an available berth. You can accept a trip assignment and also be on the wait list for a preferred trip.
- Pay the registration fee of $150 (if you have a credit from a previous year, you will receive separate instructions).
Step 2
- Receive your trip assignment offer or wait list notification email.
- Pay the first trip fee payment or submit your bursary application at this time. Those with a credit will receive an account statement with details about any remaining balance and payment options.
- Receive your reservation confirmation email!
Step 3
- In the spring of 2025, you will receive instructions to complete your online Trainee Profile and waiver form(s) along with boarding & disembarking details, travel tips and the travel sharing list for your trip, if you choose to share your contact information with other SALTS trainees.
- When your Trainee Profile and waiver forms are complete, you will receive an email to confirm your registration for your Summer 2025 SALTS voyage!
SALTS strongly recommends the purchase of private travel insurance to cover trip cancellation/interruption due to unexpected medical or other circumstances such as travel provider cancellations or delays.
