Join your yacht in Juneau, Alaska’s historic capital city. After exploring the local culture, embark from the active fishing port of Auke Bay, located just north of the Juneau Airport. Head north around the tip of Admiralty Island and continue to Neka Bay, located near the native village of Hoonah. Set crab traps before sunset to be hauled up the next morning.
Spend the morning catching Alaskan Dungeness crabs and exploring the native village of Hoonah. Located in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park, it offers unbeatable views of the mountainous surroundings. Explorers can marvel at snow-capped mountains from the warm, sheltered bays and harbours or cruise to scenic destinations like Point Adolphus and Icy Strait. In addition to awe-inspiring sights, Hoonah boasts world-class fishing, abundant wildlife, and ancient native culture. Head south in the afternoon for the secluded surroundings of Takatz Bay and enjoy your catch from the night before as an Alaskan style Crab cookout.
Spend the morning at anchor in Takatz Bay, one of the most beautiful anchorages in Alaska. Filled with thundering waterfalls and a natural delta mouth at high tide, it’s a great spot for kayaking upstream, hiking the trails, and keeping a keen eye peeled for grizzlies. With dense fir-packed slopes and a feeling of being dwarfed by nature, charter guests can breathe easy in this idyllic spot. Along with bears, you can also see bald eagles, seals, and other wildlife wonders too. Head ashore to see the Hidden Falls Salmon hatchery where thousands of salmon have arrived to complete their fascinating journey from the sea.
Continue south to Warm Springs and enjoy a boardwalk hike leading to Baranof Lake. That afternoon transit through the narrow cut of Red Bluff Bay and anchor for the night.
The smallest of Alaska’s ABC Islands – Admiralty, Baranof and Chicagof – Baranof has been the setting of several novels. It is also known as Sitka Island. Most of the island is within the Tongass park, and a large part of it is designated wilderness, known for its unspoiled nature and wildlife. Activities on the island will not suit the faint-hearted. Away from the settlements, hiking, hunting, fishing and photographing wildlife, mainly brown bears, are the main activities. The largest settlement on the island is Sitka which was once the Russian capital of Alaska. A number of trails lead from Sitka including a dormant volcano and mountains from where there are spectacular views on clear days. The shore excursions include whale watching, kayaking and tours to see bears and raptors.
Cross Frederick Sound in search of Humpback whales working in teams as they successfully execute their animated feeding patterns, known as bubble netting. That afternoon transit Seymour Canal to look for Brown bears feeding on some of the most abundant salmon runs that Southeast Alaska has to offer. Once on anchor, take part in a relaxing kayak paddle or tour the shoreline in the tender as the sun sets over the mountains.
Glaciers, icebergs, waterfalls, and all the stars of the Southeast Alaskan show can be found on the doorstep of Pybus Bay. This wild and rugged place sets a dreamy mise-en-scene for intimate wildlife adventures, first-class fishing, and unbridled beauty at every turn. Charter guests looking to haul in a mammoth salmon, watch whales breach the cool blue waters, and even see bears play and tumble along the shore will fall hard for this enchanting spot. Pybus Bay even boasts its own motto – come to disconnect and leave connected. This slogan perfectly suits the mood where days are spent exploring glaciers, admiring waterfalls, and counting off seals, whales, bears, and more on your fingertips. One of the major draws of Pybus is its commitment to providing exceptional fishing opportunities with lots of guided saltwater fishing fun.
Enjoy breakfast as you enter the majestic passage of Tracy Arm fjord before reaching the active and humbling North Sawyer Glacier. Tracy Arm Fjord is accessible only by boat or seaplane. It is a wonderful place to visit and should be included in any charter in the region. It is a place to view some marvels of nature from the water, surrounded by mountain peaks and waterfalls. Apart from the two glaciers, North and South Sawyer which are major spectacles themselves, you will see much land and marine life. On land you will probably see bears, wolves, deer and goats. Because the ice interferes with whales’ communication, it is a good spot for seals to have their pups. Above these spectacles you will see majestic eagles and other minor birdlife flying around. The glacier is live, in that it is flowing and “calving” or losing pieces of ice into the water. You will enjoy the stillness and the sounds of the ice if the boat’s engines are turned off. A loud and memorable crash normally accompanies larger pieces of ice hitting the water. In the water and on the ice flows you may see whales, orcas and seals of various sizes.
Depart at first light and transit through Stephen’s Passage and on to Gastineau Channel, arriving in Juneau.
Be sure to explore this Alaskan city and the nature surrounding it. The nutrients provided by the glaciers attract humpback whales and orcas which are a must see. Water activities include water-skiing, kayaking, and rafting which is also a good way of sight-seeing along the coast. Bear viewing tours, dog sledding and ziplining are also on offer. Nearby Mount Roberts provides excellent views and can be ascended either on foot or by tram. The Juneau Icefield is a massive area of ice which is best explored by trekking or flightseeing. If you’ve had enough of the outdoors, the Alaska State Museum is well worth a visit.
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