Welcome to the MV Marabell

The sun sparkles across the Pacific Ocean as you wrestle with a giant King salmon on the line. Your heart races as the 40-pound beast thrashes beside the boat. At last — the battle is over and your smile simply won’t fade away. Langara fishing is a thrill that’s unmatched anywhere in the world.

Langara Island fishing lodge guests with their king salmonThe MV Marabell is a restored vintage ship that provides unlimited access to an unmatched fishery, just south of the Alaska fishing grounds. Anchored in the northern Queen Charlotte Islands, this floating resort offers comfortable staterooms, delicious meals, and legendary Langara fishing.

The MV Marabell is perfectly placed to intercept the millions of hefty, hungry King salmon as they migrate south from the Alaska fishing grounds, with fish weighing 30, 40, 50 lbs. and beyond. Spend your days on the teeming waters around Langara Island, and your evenings swapping fish tales in Liar’s Lounge on the beautifully refurbished MV Marabell.

All-inclusive salmon fishing vacation packages depart from Vancouver, British Columbia starting June 2. Book now and experience Langara fishing at its best.

Eric Bruener's 65 lb. Chinook

Watch Eric talk about the massive fish he caught on July 2, 2008.

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Now booking: 2009

The MV Marabell opens June 4, 2009. Call 1-800-663-7090 for reservations.

Season Wrap Up

2008 was a blustery year up at a Langara Island but that didn’t stop our guests from landing ... MORE»

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