All packages include your return airfare from Vancouver to Masset aboard our QCL chartered Boeing 737 and helicopter transfer from the Masset airport into the Lodge. Also included are your accommodations, meals, boats, fishing gear & bait, all-weather flotation suits, basic catch care and of course, plenty of smiles!
There is currently no cell-phone reception at the Lodge. There are phones located in each guest room that can be used for outgoing calls and will simply be billed onto your room account to be settled at check-out. There is WiFi service available at the Lodge at no cost.
No one likes a bragger, but we’re very proud of the exceptional food program offered to our guests at QCL! We can assure you that you will not go hungry during your stay. Full breakfasts are available in the Main Lodge dining room from 4-9 am each morning and consist of a variety of cereals, fruits, muffins, pastries, as well as a full hot breakfast menu including an egg/omelette station & waffle station. Lunch is served aboard our hospitality center on the fishing grounds, the MV Driftwood. The vessel is well equipped and offers soups, chili, BBQ burgers, sandwiches, snacks & dessert. Dinner is served at the Main Lodge each evening from 7-10 pm and features a menu that changes daily for your enjoyment.
Please make us aware of both allergies and dietary requirements as far in advance as you can so that we can be fully prepared for your trip. Our Chef will be pleased to prepare alternatives and accommodate any special requests that will make your stay more enjoyable.
Our flights depart Vancouver at varied times ranging between 6:00am – 7:00 am, and check-in begins about an hour prior to that. On your return from the Lodge, you can expect to arrive back in the mid afternoon. As a result we recommend no connecting flights before 5:00 pm on the final day of your trip. You can find out more information by visiting Travel Details. Please ensure to view your trip specific Travel Briefing for exact times of your flights.
Queen Charlotte Lodge offers a number of ways to package your catch, as well as a home delivery option should you prefer. All of your options will be detailed to you on the dock by our Fish Concierge, but you can also find this information online under Fish Processing.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@queencharlottelodge.com. Note that hiring for each season starts months in advance, so we recommend you submit your information in early January to be considered for a summer position at QCL.
While all the necessities for your trip are covered, there are also many opportunities to purchase things at the Lodge. These items can include alcoholic beverages, tobacco, snack items, spa services, gift shop purchases, tackle or equipment from the Pro Shop, photography, telephone calls, specialty packing/delivery of your catch & your fishing license. All purchases made throughout your stay can be charged to your room account which can be settled on the morning of your departure via Cash, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
On the final morning of your trip, you will find an invoice with all charges on your room account listed for you to review. Just visit the reception desk in the Main Lodge to settle up your bill prior to enjoying your final breakfast before departure.
As always, gratuities are not a requirement and should be based on the level of service provided. As we frequently receive inquiries on gratuities, we offer the following guidelines. Guides are generally tipped individually and separately from the staff tip pool. While amounts vary, guide gratuities generally start at $250 per trip per guided guest. Staff tips are pooled and distributed to all employees, excluding guides and the Twin Creek Spa attendants. Staff pool gratuities generally start at $250 per guest for the trip. Spa team member tips generally range between 15-25% of the service fee.
The dock staff and all the guides are so knowledgeable and well trained, we did a self guided trip but the team there helped us with every need or question we asked. This really made all the difference to our fishing and the locations we picked as well as the gear used and baits. The fish masters Duane and Chelsea are on the water whenever you need anything, they go out of their way to ensure you keep fishing and have lots of reports. Truly another huge advantage and they are always so happy to answer questions or give advice.
~Dean W on TripAdvisor
