A private charter cruise is ideal if you already have your group. With our 50 + years of experience and local knowledge, we’ll help you create a custom cruise itinerary that best fulfills all your Alaskan bucket list! This cruise departs and returns to Petersburg, Alaska. Everything mentioned on the trip is optional. We tailor it to your interests. Click here to watch a video of what you may experience.
This trip is focused on Baranof Island! The salmon are ending their migration up the streams, creeks, and rivers. On this trip, you will spend time in Mist Cove catching coho salmon while watching bears frolicking in the stream and fattening up for winter hibernation.
You will spend a good portion of your voyage looking for and watching the majestic Baranof Island brown bears.
You will have the opportunity to catch halibut, crab, and shrimp if you choose!
This trip is not just a fishing trip, though. You will see glaciers and watch pods of humpback whales as they feed on herring and krill.
The animals are always on the move, and fish have tails, so you never know what will be around the next bend. That is the fun of an Alaskan adventure.
We take you through the ice, closer to glaciers, and travel across waters where others can’t go due to the challenges of the sea with our 85 ft custom expedition yacht. This motor vessel is built for Alaska with a steel hull for bumping up against the ice and NIAD stabilizers for a comfortable cruise!
During our 50 years, we have accumulated over 800 US Forest Service permits, so we take you to remote areas other charters can't go.
Our 8-pole halibut permit allows you to catch that Alaskan "butt" halibut!
Our Naturalist will share the facts and history of wildlife and Southeast Alaska.
You will leave with a newfound experience of the freshest seafood caught from our Alaskan waters, incredible photographs, and, most importantly, the trip of a lifetime!
The M/V Northern Song is 85’ x 26’ x 10’ steel world cruiser with a capacity for 8-10 guests in four staterooms. There is a Master Suite that in with a queen-sized bed on the main deck, and that includes one queen size bed on the main deck with an ensuite bathroom with a separate bathtub stall and shower. There is the ability to add an extra cot in this stateroom. There are three guest cabins on the lower deck with a full-size bed and a single upper bed, and an ensuite bathroom with a separate shower stall.
You will be picked up at your accommodation at 1:45 pm for a 2:00 pm departure. The boat will return to Petersburg at 2: 00 pm, you will be delivered to your lodging.
Please send us a friendly email to let us know you are canceling. If we receive a cancellation notice 150 or more days before the departure date, your deposit will be refunded less a 10% cancellation fee of the total fare cost and any commissions. You may also transfer your reservation to another available date if you choose.
Travelers will not receive a refund if cancellations are made 149 days or less before departure. Therefore we recommend getting travel insurance to protect your fare in case any unanticipated circumstances require you to cancel your trip.
Meals are prepared by our chef, wine with evening meals, and beer throughout your day. Meals include Alaskan seafoods Black cod, halibut, salmon, and crab! Dietary needs can be accommodated.
All cabins include towels, bed linens, hair dryers. and select sizes on Alaska boots so you don't have to bring your own.
Outside on our top deck is an eliptical machine to excerise.
Fishing poles and tackle are provided. You are welcome to bring your own if you would like! We also have crab and shrimp traps if you are wanting to fish.
We have an 8-pole halibut permit so you can catch that Alaska "butt" halibut! A fishing license is still required for you to purchase.
Sea kayaks are available for excursions in the bays and near the glaciers.
Our Naturalist will share the facts and history of whales, wildlife and Southeast Alaska.
We have a reference library filled with maps and books on Alaska, whales, and local history for you to enjoy in our lounge.
Sales tax is included in this price.
There are two tender boats for exploring and getting to shore for beach walks and hiking.
We have a hydrophone that goes in the water to listen to the whale song then we can gauge when they will surface or potentially bubble feed, so you are ready to capture those incredible photos.
Alaska Airlines is the only commercial airline that flies into Southeast Alaska.
Halibut, salmon, crab, or shrimp fishing you must purchase a license. Our crew will help you with purchasing any licenses. Seafood processing and shipping is not included.
Guests may have the opportunity to go flight seeing near Mount Edgecumbe Volcano and see the whales and herring fisherman from above. We highly recommend this experience. It is weather permitting.
We recommend a gratuity of 10-20% to show your appreciation for exceptional service. Our staff strives to provide the highest level of service.
We can help with hotel recommendations as we encourage you to come the day prior to boarding and stay the night you depart the boat and then fly out.
Wine is provided with dinner and beer is available throughout the day. If you would like any additional spirits, we can pick them up prior to departure or you can bring them aboard.
We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your trip in the event of an emergency.
Wi-Fi is available to purchase if you would like to use it or you can unplug and relax!
This cruise departs and arrives back in Petersburg, Alaska, where you will explore Frederick Sound and all its beauty.
We will explore the waters of Frederick Sound, experiencing the humpback whales. The whales have made their long journey from Hawaii, where they have spent the winter mating and calving.
You will leave with a newfound experience of the freshest seafood from our Alaskan waters served at your table.
Our all-inclusive chef will tailor a menu to your preferences. Seafood includes halibut, black cod, salmon, king crab, shrimp, Dungeness crab, and whatever else might be in season!
We can not predict the wildlife and what we will see, but that is part of the adventure!
We will cruise Frederick Sound exploring the wildlife. You will see Steller sea lions, otters, seals, porpoises, and multiple other bird species. We can not predict the wildlife and what we will see, but that is part of the adventure!
This is an ideal time of the year to go fishing for coho salmon and catch that Alaskan "butt." Alaska Sea Adventures provides the poles and tackle. We have a halibut permit for you to fish, but a fishing license is still required. We love to fish, but this is not strictly a fishing charter.
You can explore the beaches and bays in a kayak and our Naturalist will take you on adventures in the tender boats.
Bring your swimsuit and experience an Alaskan hot spring!
Have a glass of wine, play a game, read all the beautiful Alaskan books aboard the boat, edit your incredible photos, or just daydream!
You will have the opportunity to get off the boat, head to shore, and explore.
Our Naturalist will introduce you to Alaska’s natural history, geology, and flora, and fauna. There will be opportunities for beach walks and possible hiking.
