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About this trip
Wildlife Cruise: Sitka's Herring Feast & Whale Watching Witness the natural wonder of the Sitka Sound herring fishery on an unforgettable, fully customizable 8-day Alaskan adventure aboard your private yacht. Explore these teeming waters with whales and wildlife feasting on the herring, alongside eight to ten of your closest friends and family. Our all-inclusive, personalized itineraries ensure a truly unforgettable Alaskan experience.
Your Cruise. Your Way.
This cruise is focused on the return of humpback whales after a long winter of fasting. Experience the wonders of Alaska with the freedom and flexibility only a private yacht cruise can offer. We collaborate with all eight passengers to ensure everyone experiences their Alaskan dreams. Go home with memories beyond your wildest expectations and newfound friendships.
Wildlife Encounters Guaranteed
Experience the thrill of encountering humpback whales breaching and bubble-net feeding, bald eagles soaring overhead, and playful sea otters frolicking in their natural habitat. Our comfortable zodiacs and kayaks get you up close and personal with the incredible wildlife of Sitka Sound, creating an unforgettable connection with nature.
Go Where Most People Don't.
While most people sit on their balcony on an Alaskan cruise, you'll have the adventure to explore the remote islands and take in the wildlife only accessible by boat.
Delicious Alaskan Cuisine
Enjoy the freshest Alaskan seafood prepared by our chef. Hear captivating stories from your local captain and fisherman about the journey from ocean to plate. Come hungry.
No Extra Day Excursion Fees
Most cruises require you to pay for your day excursion separately, but it's all included with us! This means less planning, fewer crowds, and a fun and more intimate experience for you.
Exhilarating, Stable & Fun
Our 85-foot expedition yacht is built for Alaskan waters and has stabilizers for a comfortable, smooth ride. If the weather is rough in one area, we jump to another bay or inlet to have fun and experience those hidden gems. We don't want you to be seasick, so our cruises differ slightly depending on the wildlife and weather. And did we mention that we are a darn FUN group to adventure with?
Fun, Local Captain & Crew
Beyond the breathtaking scenery, your experienced local captain will share stories, local history, geological features, and his life as a commercial fisherman and adventure seeker!
Please remember the animals are always on the move, and whales have tails, so you never know what will be around the next bend. That is the fun of an adventure.
Why Choose Us?
Experience Alaska Like Never Before: Step aboard our 85-foot expedition yacht, designed for comfort and adventure. Our steel-hulled vessel, equipped with NIAD stabilizers, glides effortlessly through Alaskan waters, bringing you closer to glaciers and into remote areas inaccessible to other charters.
With 50 years of expertise and extensive US Forest Service permits granting access to even more remote and untouched areas, we craft handcrafted itineraries showcasing Alaska's most breathtaking sights. Savor the freshest Alaskan seafood, capture stunning photos of wildlife and landscapes, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Staterooms
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.
Depature & Return Schedule
ou will be picked up at your accommodation 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.
Cancellation Policy
Please send us a friendly email to let us know you are canceling. If we receive a cancellation notice 150 or more days before the departure date, your deposit will be refunded less a 10% cancellation fee of the total fare cost and any commissions. You may also transfer your reservation to another available date if you choose.
Travelers will not receive a refund if cancellations are made 149 days or less before departure. Therefore we recommend getting travel insurance to protect your fare in case any unanticipated circumstances require you to cancel your trip.
What’s included
- All-inclusiveAll 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.
- Crab & Shrimp PotsWe have crab and shrimp traps if you are wanting to fish.
- EssentialsAll cabins include towels, bed linens, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair dryers and select sizes on Alaska boots.
- Elliptical MachineThere is an eliptical machine on the top deck for your workouts.
- KayakingSea kayaks are available for excursions in the bays.
- NaturalistOur Naturalist will share the facts and history of whales, wildlife and Southeast Alaska.
- Reference LibraryWe have a reference library filled with maps and books on Alaska, whales, and the local history.
- Tender BoatsThere are two tender boats for exploring and shore excursions.
- Whale HydrophoneWe 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.
What’s not included
- AirfaresAlaska Airlines is the only commercial airline that flys into Sitka, Alaska.
- Flight Seeing ToursGuests 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.
- Fishing LicensesIf 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.
- GratuitiesWe recommend a gratuity of 10-20% to show your appreciation for exceptional service. Our staff strives to provide the highest level of service.
- Hotel AccomidationsWe 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.
- SpiritsWine 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.
- TaxesA 5% sales tax is capped for a total of a $600 sales tax and a bed tax of $5 per person, per overnight of the trip.
- Trip InsuranceWe highly recommend purchasing trip insurance to protect your trip in the event of an emergency.
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is available to purchase if you would like to use it for work or you can unplug and relax!
Available Packages
Alaska Sea Adventures requires a 25% deposit to secure your trip if it is more than 365 days prior to departure and a second deposit of 25% 365 days prior to departure with final payment due 150 days before departure. It is a 50% deposit to secure your trip if it is 365 to 151 days prior to departure, with final payment due 150 days before to departure. If it is 150 days or less prior to departure, the trip must be paid for in full.
The prices shown here reflect a 3% discount for payment by check. If you choose to mail a check, please let us know at [email protected] so we can hold your trip for 10 days. Our mailing address is PO Box 2053 Petersburg, Alaska 99833
Disconnecting can be a great way to relax and enjoy your vacation, but we understand it can be essential.
Itinerary
This cruise departs and returns to Sitka Alaska. Here you will explore the waters of Sitka Sound and see the milky color filled with herring spawn. The eagles, whales, and wildlife are all fattening up on the herring. The commercial fisherman waits patiently for the herring to spawn so they can start seining for the herring. commercial