Alaska's Inside Passage

Where mountains meet the sea, Alaska’s Inside Passage is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, which covers most of Southeast Alaska -- the panhandle. Our nation’s largest national forest at 17 million acres, it is also the largest remaining temperate rainforest in the Northern Hemisphere. Throughout our travels we'll find unique opportunities to view eagles, bears, spawning salmon, whales, and the breathtaking vistas of “wild” Alaska.

The grand scale of this Alaskan land and seascape can be overwhelming and is often enjoyed most through its details. Though frequently obscured by a veil of mist, color is everywhere. From vivid orange mushrooms and bright green moss covering rocks scraped clean by glaciers, to a tide pool rich with purple sea stars and red anemones, to the majestic Sitka Spruce, 400 years old and covered in soft green Old Man’s Beard lichens, color is everywhere. Life is everywhere.

The cold waters are rich and teeming... the shoreline and old-growth forests lush. The Tlinkets have no word in their language for “starvation.” No concept of going hungry. They have a saying, “When the tide is out, the table is set.” Our table is set as well... for fun, for adventure and for discovery. Look within... look around. Breath the crisp air. Listen to the sounds of rain on the water, waves on the shore and a not so distant Humpback whale as it takes a its breath...

How We Travel

Inaccessible to most, the wonders of the vast wilderness of Southeast Alaska are brought close at hand to a maximum of 6 guests (plus leaders) for this exciting adventure within the mosaic of islands and protected channels that make up Alaska’s Inside Passage.

Our customized yacht is designed specifically for the waters of the Inside Passage. It was built on an Alaska Fishing Boat style, double-thick hull. It is one of the few charter boats that voluntarily goes through an annual U.S. Coast Guard inspection usually reserved for the larger capacity ships. Stabilizers, though rarely necessary in the calm waters of the Inside Passage, keep the yacht steady in rough waters.

We have two Boston Whaler 17 ft. skiffs with 60 HP clean running and quiet 4-stroke outboard motors. From the skiffs we can make shore landings to explore within the forest and along the beaches. Kayaks on board allow us to quietly explore coves and islands. We catch crabs and shrimp using traps set throughout our trip. The yacht is also fully outfitted to fish for salmon, halibut and rockfish (whichever is in season).

Our Crew

Our captain, friendly and knowledgeable, has been on these waters for nearly 30 years. He is assisted by his first mate who adds his own knowloedge and skills to your experience, as well as an extra measure of safety. Our third crew member, the chef, may be considered the most important by some! All meals are prepared using delicious, yet healthy recipes. You can feel confident that your trip will be fun, safe and full of interesting (and tasty) surprises!

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