Just returned from an extraordinary tour of Desolation Sound on the Curve of Time. Our days were full: guided trips by zodiac and kayak into peaceful coves and isolated lagoons; time spent watching orcas, humpbacks, seals and sea lions; short hikes to secluded lakes for freshwater swims; stand-up paddling on the calm waters of the sound; and magnificent views every minute of the day. The captain and crew were amazing — knowledgeable, capable, attentive, friendly, cheerful, and lots of fun. DON’T GO expecting all the amenities of a luxury cruise. DO GO expecting excellent, plentiful meals and snacks; comfortable beds; all the charm of life on a converted trawler; and the perfect balance of guided activities, choose-your-own adventures, and time for reading, relaxing, conversation, sea viewing and star gazing. Just DO GO — it’s the trip of a lifetime.