Weekend Warrior Sailing Expedition
2 days -- Overnight Sailing
Available weekends this Summer: late June, July & August 2026
Set sail for the weekend aboard Morning Mist! Experience cruising offshore alongside an experienced local sailor, licensed captain & instructor ~ Captain Josh! Cruise the coastline East towards Montague Island and Prince William Sound, West towards Kenai Fjords National Park, or let the weather decide how far you get! No experience required!
As part of the crew, you'll help with:
making a sail plan according to weather
provisioning the boat for meals aboard
safety checks
night watches
cooking underway
Itinerary
Meet at the dock, Sat 9am at the Seward Small Boat Harbor. Spend a few hours route planning, checking weather and wind conditions, & provisioning with the crew. Leave by noon. Plan to sail as much as possible. If the wind doesn't cooperate, you may get to enjoy a night at anchor. Return Sunday evening.
Packages:
Private group-- $2,000 total, 4 crew max
If you've got your crew established, book the whole boat with Captain Josh.
Single Crew --$800/ person, 2 minimum
If a 2nd crewmember doesn't book two weeks prior, you will have the option to be refunded or pay an additional $800 to guarantee your trip.
Crewmembers will split the group meals
Provisioning & meals
Cost of food not included.
The boat is prepped with cookware, utensils, plates, cups, french press, tea kettle, spices, cooking spray/oil, paper towels & toilet paper. Morning Mist has a 3-burner stovetop, oven, and outdoor grill.
Seward has a Safeway for all your provisioning needs. If you're booking a private group, you could provision prior to arriving in Seward - don't forget to include enough for Captain Josh! All meals will be cooked aboard and shared among the captain and crew. Meals don't need to be anything fancy--remember you will likely be cooking underway. You can even troll for fresh fish along the way! Please make sure to list any food allergies or diet preferences in participant information.
Your crew will provision for the following meals aboard:
Sat & Sun lunches
Sat dinner
Sun breakfast
Sun dinner
The Boat
Morning Mist is a 35' Beneteau with two cabins, plus two couches, and one head.
Please bring your own bedding (sleeping bag & pillow). Bedding can be provided at an additional cost.
Galley has 2 sinks with running hot/cold water, a refrigerator, 3-burner propane stovetop & oven.
What gear should I bring?
It’s Alaska! You’re going to need that puffy coat. Even on the warmest Summer days, it can be much cooler out in the wind and on the water. Pack it in a collapsible bag so your gear can be stored into closet/storage space aboard.
• Layers: beanie, gloves, puffy jacket
• Rain gear: pants and boots too
• Xtra Tuffs or similar calf-length waterproof boot
• Sleeping bag and pillow/ bedding
• Toiletries
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
• Snacks & alcoholic beverages (for when you're off-watch of course)
• Binoculars (optional)
Where do we meet?
Seward: meet us at the Seward Mariner's Memorial *google Resurrection Bay Sailing Charters*
Look for the lightblue lighthouse, located in the Uplands Parking lot on the South end of the Seward Small Boat harbor. Free parking available nearby.
-CANCELLATION POLICY-
*Single Crew members will be fully refunded if minimum of 2 crew are not booked for that date.
Full refunds are only available for trip cancellations with 90 days notice.
Under 90 days, the deposit amount of 50% will be nonrefundable.
Under 45 days, no refund is provided. We are happy to apply your payment towards a future sailing adventure with us. We will do our best to rebook you if available.
Don't plan to have cell coverage. However, we have satellite texting for emergency use and starlink for weather, if necessary.