For your trip, the excursion yacht “Misty Fjord” becomes your home away from home from which we comfortably explore the grandeur of Alaska’s wilderness. In addition to enjoying scenic beauty and wildlife, we can focus on a variety of activities or interests, such as sea kayaking, hiking, whale watching, fresh water fishing, beach combing, native culture, bird watching, maritime history, geology and photography.
Misty Fjords National Monument
Length: 2-4 days
Circumnavigate Revillagigedo Island, explore the heart of Misty. Travel into both Walker Cove and Rudyerd Bay. Hike alongside a scenic water fall to Punchbowl Lake. View seals and bears. Find out more about Misty Fjords.
Grand Misty Fjords
Length: 3-5 days
Same as above, however also travel south to seldom visited far southern reaches of the monument for unmatched wilderness solitude among picturesque islands and narrow winding waterways often adjacent to the Canadian border. Pass close to Tongass Island, site of a former Tlingit village and US Government Fort. Commercial fishermen are frequently seen there.
Frederick Sound Whale Watching
Length: 3-5 days
Travel from Ketchikan to picturesque fishing community of Petersburg, often known as “Little Norway”. Travel north through one of the largest concentrations of humpback whales in Alaska. Overnight in Petersburg.
Barrier Islands Wilderness Area
Length: 2-4 days
The Barrier Islands on the outer coast provide the exhilaration of the open ocean coast, yet safety and security from ocean swells among the islands. History speaks from the forest here. Nearby is an ancient Haida village site with moss covered long house remains. Shards of Chinese pottery still can be detected on the beach in front of the nearby turn of the century salmon cannery remains. Home to sea otters.
Dall Island
Length: 2-4 days
Dall Island provides the ultimate outer coast kayaking experience. Seldom visited, it’s combination of protected and exposed sandy beaches and rocky headlands make this island a jewel. Glass Japanese fishing floats are occasionally found here. The most remote and pristine coastal wilderness in Southeast Alaska.
Inside Passage, Off the Beaten Path
Length: 6-7 days
Explore the Alaska bypassed by larger vessels. Also visit Wrangell, Petersburg, Juneau and Sitka. Stop in Meyers Chuck where independent minded folks pursue pioneering lifestyles. View whales and glaciers.
Chip off glacier ice for an evening cocktail! Visit highlights of the middle panhandle including Tracy Arm, Baranoff Islands’ Waterfall Coast and Admiralty Island, “fortress of the bears”.
Baranof Island's Waterfall Coast
Baranoff Island is the fourth largest island in S.E. Alaska. It is a rugged and beautiful island with many beautiful cove, bays and inlets. It features towering peaks with alpine glaciers and many waterfalls draining its lush rain forests. Wildlife abounds here. Also, the island is rich in history. In 1799 Alexander Baranof established a fort, New Archanagel near the present sit of Sitka. Remains of abandoned turn of the century herring and salmon processing facilities can be found at several locations on the east side of the island. Also on this coast is Warm Springs Bay famous for a natural hot springs, much appreciated by visiting boaters.
South Etolin Island Wilderness Area
Little known and seldom visited, Etolin Island, has towering peaks, secluded inlets, beautiful streams and lush estuaries. Dale was politically involved in establishing this wilderness area.
Prince of Wales Island
Circumnavigate third largest island in the United States. Visit unique native communities, 19th century salmon cannery ruins. Travel through narrow winding waterways and myriads of islands. Sea otters abound in Sea Otter sound. Beachcomb at the ocean’s edge.
Natives of S.E. Alaska
Length: 7 days
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of W.W Coast Native culture while cruising the scenic waterways of S.E. Alaska. Visit sites of historical and cultural significance, little know and seldom visited. Travel to Prince of Wales Island with several contemporary and ancient villages. Here we include a stop at the Tlingit village of Klawock with its beautiful totem poles and Haida village of Kassan. Also travel to Misty Fjords national Monument. Here we visit the Checats Cove an abandoned old Tlingit village site. Its stone fish trap is graphic proof of native activity here. This village went down in history as natives paddled out to greet Captain Vancouver during his 1793 voyage. Nearby are pictographs, one marking a shaman’s grave in Rudyerd Bay. In Ketchikan you can visit view the largest totem pole collection in the world and two beautiful clan house replicas.
Airplane Transportation
Flying in a “bush plane” can add an exciting dimension to your Alaska experience. A float plane can meet our vessel anywhere on the route for a fly-in freshwater fishing experience, sightseeing or to facilitate a late arrival or early departure.
Fishing
Alaska teems with both fresh and saltwater fish. Alaska’s summer salmon runs are legendary. All five species salmon are caught in both fresh and saltwater. Halibut and rock fish are available in saltwater. Trout are found in all mid to lower elevation lakes and streams. Steelhead run in most large streams. We do not do fishing only charters. However, fishing opportunities are offered as part of your total S.E. cruising experience