Itinerary

Day One -  Depart at noon from Sitka for Klag Bay.   This six hour passage is part inside waters and part outside (about two hours in open water).  The outer coast of Chichigof Island is a National Wilderness Area and has abundant wildlife and very few visitors.  Expect to see humpback whales, many sea otters, sea lions, big coastal brown bears (grizzlies) and all manner or bird life including puffins, herons, falcons, harlequin ducks, bald eagles, hummingbirds, etc. 

Day Two - Cruise through the protected  labyrinth of channels islands and passageways to White Sulfur Hot Springs in the middle of the wildest stretch of coast line imaginable, on the waters edge, soak in a natural mineral hot springs overlooking the boat with the pacific ocean as a backdrop.  Cruise north, again protected by the inner channels, through Lisianski Inlet to the charming fishing village of Pelican.  A very friendly place, with a year round population of 100 people and a summer population of 300, Pelican is a slice of the real Alaska, unspoiled by mega-tourism.

Day Three - If the weather allows, cruise back down Lisianski Inlet and head up the coast to Deer Harbor on the outside of Yacobi Island.  The salmon, halibut and assorted bottom fish are so abundant here that we probably will not spend very much time getting your limit of fish!  Anchor in Inian Cove for the night. If the weather is not cooperating, we can fish our way north through the Inlet and wind through the islands to Inian Cove.   A great place to kayak and explore, there are usually many sea otters and whales nearby as well as lots of unusual bird life.  If the weather is clear we will have many spectacular views of Mt. Fairweather and the Brady Glacier.

Day Four - Cruise through Icy Strait past Point Adolphus This should be our prime whale watching day as these waters consistently have the largest and most active population of humpback whales in Alaska - Anchor for the night in Pavlof Bay or dock in Tenakee Springs

Day Five – Cruise to Hoonah Sound on Peril Strait. This "lost corner" or Southeast Alaska with its many streams and quiet anchorages gives our guests the feeling that they are the first people to explore here. Frequent sighting of Killer Whales and Porpoises, good fishing for giant yellow eye, salmon and shrimp as well as many streams with numerous brown bears makes this a choice spot.

Day Six – Cruise through Sergius Narrows to Kalinin Bay. This perfectly sheltered cove at the edge of the ocean has some of Alaska’s best fishing just a short skiff ride away. We frequently see brown bears, sea otters and many bald eagles while at anchor here.  This is a pleasant place to launch the sea kayaks before dinner.

Day Seven - Cruise into Sitka arriving at eleven am.

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