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About this trip
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This 8-day-7 night private charter cruise is ideal if you already have your group. With our 50 + years of experience and local knowledge, we’ll help you create a custom cruise itinerary that best fulfills all your Alaskan bucket list! Everything mentioned on the trip is optional. We tailor it to your interests.
Under the shadow of Mount Edgecumbe lies Sitka Sound. Every year during this time, the herring come back into the sound to spawn and lay their eggs. The humpback whales return to fatten themselves up on the abundance of herring. Click here to watch the herring spawn!
This is where the incredible bubble net feeding takes place. This is an amazing experience to watch and listen to the whale's songs!
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The bald eagles and otters also come to feed on the herring and the commercial fisherman fish for their herring roe.
It is truly a trip of a lifetime to watch all of this feeding frenzy, the waters turn a milky turquoise color from the herring spawn, and of course, our private chef will fill you up with incredible seafood.
Why Choose Us?
We take you through the ice, closer to glaciers, and travel across waters where others can’t go due to the challenges of the sea with our 85 ft custom expedition yacht. This motor vessel is built for Alaska with a steel hull for bumping up against the ice and NIAD stabilizers for a comfortable cruise!
During our 50 years, we have accumulated over 800 US Forest Service permits, so we take you to remote areas other charters can't go. Our 8-pole halibut permit allows you to catch that Alaskan "butt" halibut! Our Naturalist will share the facts and history of wildlife and Southeast Alaska.
You will leave with a newfound experience of the freshest seafood caught from our Alaskan waters, incredible photographs, and, most importantly, the trip of a lifetime!
Staterooms
The M/V Northern Song is an 85’ x 26’ x 10’ steel world cruiser with a capacity for 8-10 guests in four staterooms. There is a Master Suite with a queen-sized bed on the main deck that includes one queen-sized bed, 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
You will be picked up at your accommodation at 1:45 pm for a 2:00 pm departure. The boat will return to Sitka at 2: 00 pm, from 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 onboard chef, select soft drinks, wine with evening meals, and beer through your day. Meals include Alaskan seafoods such as Black cod, halibut, salmon, and king crab.
- EssentialsAll cabins include towels, bed linens, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair dryers and select sizes on Alaska boots.
- Eliptical MachineThere is an eliptical machine on the top deck for your workouts.
- 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.
- Sales TaxA 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.
- 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.
- FishingThis trip does not include any fishing.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
This rate is for a custom private charter that includes 8-10 people.
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 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 info@alaskaseaadventures.com so we can hold your trip for 10 days. Our mailing address is PO Box 2053 Petersburg, Alaska 99833
Available options
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, where we explore the waters of Sitka Sound. Here you can see the milky-colored waters with herring spawn. The eagles, whales, and wildlife are fattening up on herring. The eagles and commercial fishermen wait patiently for the herring to spawn so they can start seining for the herring.