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MEDIA
SILVER KING VESSELS
Silver KingNorthern Vancouver Island's premier service provider. | Rainbow ChaserCaptain James Willson spends more time in the Broughtons than the Northern Resident Killer Whales do. | IntrepidCaptain Chris Stewart spends the summer months on Intrepid, touring guests and dropping Kayakers off in key camping locations. |
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Rainbow Chaser UnderwayWith reliable volvo engines, our boats perform daily year round with unmatched reliability. | Coastal TransporterWe offer many different types of cartage and transport services. | Kayak Drop-OffNot all kayakers are equipped to transit through dangerous currents or make long crossing. We can drop you at the best location for your skill level, to maximize your enjoyment. |
Intrepid and Rainbow ChaserAt the dock in Port McNeill | Coastal TransporterOur fleet is often on the move. Contact us to help facilitate your project. | Rainbow ChaserHeaded out to pick up a forestry crew in Scott Cove. |
Beach LandingThe water taxis at a location suitable for a beach landing and kayak drop off. | PheobeThe flagship of the Silver King Fleet | Rainbow ChaserRainbow Chaser is seen here piloted by Captain James, doing a crew pickup in a strong winter southeast wind. |
Captain James10+ years as a Captain with Silver King. | Babine IIAnother of Silver King's large vessels | Whale WatchingThe Rainbow Chaser in Weynton Pass, watching whales feed in the current. |
WILDLIFE & SCENIC TOURS
Silver King Water TaxiNorthern Vancouver Island's premier marine service provider. | Northern Resident Killer WhaleA male Northern Resident Orca surfaces in a calm Queen Charlotte Strait. | Rainbow ChaserClients stay warm and dry on our vessel, seen here watching Northern Resident Orca in the waters near Johnstone Strait. |
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Sea LionsPale evening light is often favoured by photographers, as you see captured here on a private evening charter. | Harbour SealOur captains know all the favoured locations of local wildlife. | Bald EagleA bald eagle is seen here, perched upon a rock holding tight to it's bounty; a Red Snapper. |
Harbour SealIt's not uncommon to see Harbour Seals navigating the kelp forests. | Queen Charlotte StraitWe often explore the waters of queen Charlotte Strait enroute to a drop off at a Kayak campsite. | KayakingOur kayakers have access to some of the most spectacular paddling on the coast of British Columbia. |
A Broughton SunsetThe sunsets of Northern Vancouver Island are incomparable. | Majestic Knight InletHere you see the head of the majestic Knight Inlet. First class coastal overnight and multi-day tours are available upon request. | A Hike & A Picnic.We don't just limit ourselves to the water, our custom tours can take you to amazing heights. |
Raincoast FloraRainforest Flora and Fauna are literally amazing. It's worth taking the time to enjoy every aspect of the coastal environment. | Humpback Whale FlukeOne of the many Humpback Whales which inhabit our waters shows it's large tail fluke before taking a deep dive. | Drury InletThere is no shortage of remote, romantic waterways to explore. Drury Inlet is seen here in moody, beautiful fog. |
Knight InletThere are few places so untouched. Knight Inlet can be one of the most formidable places on the coast, and by turns it is one of the most glorious. Let our captains guide you into this unique territory in safety and comfort. | Grizzly BearWe have access to remote terrain, and knowledge of the habits and haunts of the mainlands apex predator, the Grizzly Bear. Join us on a day tour into incredible wilderness. | Alpine FlowersThere is no place like the coast of British Columbia. Come join us and take in all it has to offer. |
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