"Alaska Wildlife Adventure" with Juan Pons Wildlife Nature Photography Workshops.
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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.
You will be picked up at your accommodation in Sitka, Alaska 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.
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.
We have crab and shrimp traps if you are wanting to fish.
All cabins include towels, bed linens, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair dryers and select sizes on Alaska boots.
There is an eliptical machine on the top deck for your workouts.
Sea kayaks are available for excursions in the bays.
Our Naturalist will share the facts and history of whales, wildlife and Southeast Alaska.
We have a reference library filled with maps and books on Alaska, whales, and the local history.
There are two tender boats for exploring and shore excursions.
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.
Alaska Airlines is the only commercial airline that flys into Sitka, Alaska.
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.
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.
We recommend a gratuity of 10-20% to show your appreciation for exceptional service. Our staff strives to provide the highest level of service.
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.
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.
There is a sales tax and a Sitka bed tax.
We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your trip in the event of an emergency.
Wi-Fi is available to purchase if you would like to use it for work or you can unplug and relax!
You will depart from Sitka, Alaska, and head to Petersburg exploring Frederick Sound and all its beauty.
We will explore the waters of Frederick Sound experiencing the humpback whales. The whales have made their long journey from Hawaii where they have spent the winter mating and calving.
We can not predict the wildlife and what we will see, but that is part of the adventure!
You will have the opportunity to catch shrimp or crab if you choose!
We will cruise Frederick Sound exploring the wildlife. You will see Steller sea lions, otters, porpoises, seals, and other bird species.
You will be exploring for wildlife. We can not predict the wildlife and what we will see, but that is part of the adventure!
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!
Have a glass of wine, play a game, read all the beautiful Alaskan books aboard the boat, edit your incredible photos, or just daydream!
You can explore the beaches and bays.
