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Sitka Sound Herring Spawn, Eagles, and Whales A034
Sitka, AK, USA
Apr 6 - 13, 2024
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Alaska Sea Adventures
$18,300

About your trip

Alaska Sea Adventures is a personalized, all-inclusive yacht experience through Southeast Alaska. We take you off the beaten path to places most people can't even dream of. This 8-day-7 night cruise can be reserved by the cabin!  Click here to watch a video of what you may experience on this trip!  


Under the shadow of Mount Edgecumbe lies Sitka Sound. Every year during this time the herring come back into the sound to spawn and lay their eggs. The humpback whales return to fatten themselves up on the abundance of herring. 

This is where the incredible bubble net feeding takes place. This is an amazing experience to watch and listen to the whale's songs! The bald eagles and otters also come to feed on the herring and the commercial fisherman come sening for their catch. 

it is truly a trip of a lifetime to watch all of this feeding frenzy, the waters turn a milky turquoise color from the herring spawn, and of course, our private chef will fill you up with incredible seafood. 

Why Choose Us?

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 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!

Staterooms

 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.   

Depature & Return Schedule

 ou 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, where you will be delivered to your lodging.     

Cancellation Policy

 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.  

What's included

All-inclusive

All meals are prepared by our on-board chef, and beer throughout your day. Meals include Alaskan seafoods such as black cod, halibut, salmon, and King crab.

Crab & Shrimp Pots

We have crab and shrimp traps if you are wanting to fish.

Essentials

All cabins include towels, bed linens, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair dryers and select sizes on Alaska boots.

Elliptical Machine

There is an eliptical machine on the top deck for your workouts.

Kayaking

Sea kayaks are available for excursions in the bays.

Naturalist

Our Naturalist will share the facts and history of whales, wildlife and Southeast Alaska.

Reference Library

We have a reference library filled with maps and books on Alaska, whales, and the local history.

Sales Tax

A 5% sales tax is capped for a total of a $600 sales tax and a bed tax of $5 per person, per overnight of the trip.

Tender Boats

There are two tender boats for exploring and shore excursions.

Whale Hydrophone

We have a hydrophone we put in the water to listen to the whales and then we can gauge when they will surface or bubble feed.

What's not included

Airfares

Alaska Airlines is the only commercial airline that flys into Sitka, Alaska.

Flight Seeing Tours

Guests may have the opportunity to go flight seeing near Mount Edgecumbe Volcano and see the whales and herring fisherman from above. We highly recommed this experience. It is weather permiting.

Fishing Licenses

If you choose to crab and shrimp fish you must purchase a license. Our crew will help you with purchasing any licenses. Seafood processing and shipping is not included.

Gratuities

We recommend a gratuity of 10-20% to show your appreciation for exceptional service. Our staff strives to provide the highest level of service.

Hotel Accomidations

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.

Spirits

Wine is provided with dinner and beer is available through out the day. If you would like any additional spirits we can pick them up prior to departure or you can bring them aboard.

Trip Insurance

We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your trip in the event of an emergency.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available to purchase if you would like to use it for work or you can unplug and relax!

Sitka Sound

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Exploring the Herring Spawn

This cruise departs and returns to Sitka Alaska. Here you will explore the waters of Sitka Sound and see the milky color filled with herring spawn. The eagles, whales, and wildlife are all fattening up on the herring. The commercial fisherman waits patiently for the herring to spawn so they can start seining for the herring. commercial 

Whale Watching

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Exploring for Humpbacks & Orcas

 We will explore the waters of Sitka Sound experiencing the humpback whales. The whales have made their long journey from Hawaii where they have spent the winter mating and calving. 


This is a great time of the year to potentially experience breaching or bubble-net feeding as the whales are fattening up on the abundance of herring. 

Eagles & Bird Watching

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Explore the sound watching for wildlife.

 The bald eagles feed on the herring spawn. 

Sea Lions & Seals

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Exploring waters for wildlife

 We will cruise the Sitka Sound exploring the wildlife. You will see Steller sea lions, otters, seals, and other bird species.   We can not predict the wildlife and what we will see, but that is part of the adventure!  

Alaskan Seafood

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Alaskan seafood prepared by our personal chef

 You will leave with a newfound experience of the freshest seafood caught from our Alaskan waters served at your table. 


Our all-inclusive chef will tailor a menu to your preferences. Seafoodod includes halibut, black cod, salmon, king crab, shrimp, Dungeness crab, and whatever else might be in season! 

Goddard Hotsprings

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Soaking in Goddard Hotsprings

 Bring your swimsuit and experience an Alaskan hot spring!

Relax & Enjoy the Boat

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It's Your Time to Relax & Enjoy Yachting Life on the Water

 Have a glass of wine, play a game, read all the beautiful Alaskan books aboard the boat, edit your incredible photos, or just daydream!    

Herring Fisheries

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Witness the Commercial Herring Fisheries

Commercial fishermen gather in Sitka from all over Alaska to harvest herring for their valuable eggs. The eggs are sent to Japan and repacked in small cedar boxes for Christmas gifts.  

Alaska Raptor Center

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Bald and golden eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons

 The Alaska Raptor Center provides medical treatment to around 200 injured birds each year.  Although they specialize in raptors, they will aid any wild bird in need.  They try to rehabilitate and release all avian patients, however, some are injured too severely to fully recover and survive in the wild.  These non-releasable birds may join their Raptors-in-Residence team, helping teach the public and school children about the wonders of Raptor's natural history and the habitats in which they live!
Raptors-in-Residence, include bald and golden eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls and you will learn about their habitats and how they came to be permanent residents at the Center.

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1. Sitka, AK, USA

Sitka, AK, USA

About your organizer

Alaska Sea Adventures is a personalized, all-inclusive yacht experience through the waters of Southeast Alaska. We take you off the beaten path to places most people can't even dream of. 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. Highlights of our cruising areas feature: Worlds best whale watching Magnificent calving glaciers The highest concentration of bears

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