Cruise'n Learn Vacations

Our Cruise 'n Learn vacations are a step-by-step instructional, live-aboard program for those who want to become competent cruising sailors or power boaters. In a week of fun and excitement in the Gulf Islands we can teach you how to sail, handle a yacht and navigate safely through coastal waters. These comprehensive packages include your boat, instructor,  provisioning, bedding, and moorage. All you bring is your desire to learn. Our eight different course levels promise to challenge even the most experienced sailors. Cruise 'n Learn courses are an inclusive package sold on a per/person basis.

Prices include:

• 5 nights live aboard accommodation (linens) 
• 4PM on Sunday, Instructor carries out Orientation, you visit town, have dinner and sleep aboard
• Instruction for the certification of your choice, recommend ASA
• breakfast, lunch and supper and snacks etc
• You learn the art of sailing
• cooking aboard, navigator, skipper and keeping the yacht tidy.
• a few nights at anchor and in docks of the teams choice.
• Return to dock on Friday around 2PM, clean up, complete exams and all documentation.
• Off you go with some real good sailing skills and ready for your next level of training.
• Ask about IPC logbook for international recognition.
• Should you prefer private instruction for yourself and your  crew, contact our office for private cruise and learn details

​Additional Costs:​

• ASA Membership Fee:      $80 per person (Includes certificate & 1 year membership )
• IPC Fee :    $180  - International Proficiency Certificate & ASA membership if not already
• ASA Exams:      $35 per exam    (ASA-105 $65)

​As a sailing school, we provide the highest level of instruction, from beginner to offshore, by using the most comprehensive and modern methods of instruction, the most personable and knowledgeable instructors and the finest yachts. To ensure optimum personal attention, there is a limit to the number of students per course.  ​

We have chosen certification for international recognition, unsurpassed beginner to offshore modular workbook system, and the quality of instructors developed by the clinics. Our certification also qualifies the holder for significant insurance discounts on privately owned vessels and meets the requirements for the Canadian Coast Guard Operator Licensing Standard.

Should you prefer private instruction for you and crew, see

Private Cruise'n Learn

As a cruising school, we provide the highest level of instruction, from beginner to offshore, by using the most comprehensive and modern methods of instruction, the most personable and knowledgeable instructors and the finest yachts. To ensure optimum personal attention, there is a limit to the number of students per course.

Ask us about VHF radio certification.

We have chosen the following brands of certification for international recognition, unsurpassed beginner to offshore modular workbook system, and the quality of instructors developed by the clinics.

Our certification also qualifies the holder for significant insurance discounts on privately owned vessels and meets the requirements for the Canadian Coast Guard Operator Licensing Standard.

Island Cruising offers certification by