Alaska Sailing & Private Yacht Charters
An Alaskan cruise is an iconic way to see the state, but few visitors realize they can charter a smaller vessel for a custom adventure. Under the guidance of an expert crew, you can explore breathtaking settings such as Glacier Bay National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Prince William Sound by private boat, sailboat or yacht.
All-Inclusive
Chartering a small vessel may seem expensive. But it can be comparable once you add up the cost for transportation, lodging, meals and sightseeing excursions that you would otherwise spend for your entire party. Being able to settle into one stateroom for a few days also adds to the relaxing nature of your trip.
The Luxury of Time
Go for just a night – or extend up to two weeks, with options to fit any itinerary. A multi-day journey gives your captains time to customize to your individual preferences and adjust schedules based on weather and other factors. Explore magical coves, hang out for longer as whales breach, fish for wild salmon and halibut, kayak with otters, or set anchor for a walk along a secluded beach – all without having to get back to port right away.
Small Groups Create Meaningful Experiences
Charter vessels vary in number of guests – from two to twelve. Some cater only to private groups (book the boat and it’s yours!), while others have separate staterooms and can take multiple parties (get to know fellow travelers!). Whatever your choice, small boats offer a more private experience, personalized attention and a chance to take in Alaska with a cadre of friends or family.
For many, the camaraderie that forms among guests and crew is the highlight of the journey. (If you have a group larger than six, check out the in-between size: Small Ship Adventure Cruises that can accommodate between 12 and 86 passengers.)
Balancing Your Group’s Interests
Someone wants to fish, someone wants to kayak and someone else wants an extra nap. How to manage it all? When a small yacht is your home for a week, it’s easier to accommodate varied preferences so everyone is happy.
Check out these charter operators to review your options – from sailboats to yachts, all ready to show off Alaska’s beautiful and enchanting coastal wonders.
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Sailing & Private Yacht Charters
Expedition Charters
Immerse yourÂself in a mulÂti-day Alaskan advenÂture that promisÂes incredÂiÂble views and jaw-dropÂping bear viewÂing in KatÂmai NationÂal Park, along with a warm camaÂraderie that only a small group expeÂdiÂtion can creÂate. Explore from your home base on the Island C, a research vesÂsel that gets you close to the action while proÂvidÂing comÂfortÂable lodgÂing and deliÂcious meals.
Sailing
Head out under powÂer of sail when you go on a perÂsonÂalÂized charÂtered jourÂney with SailÂaway AlasÂka. Opt for a day trip in resÂurÂrecÂtion Bay, mulÂti-day trips in Kenai Fjords, or sail from Seward to WhitÂtiÂer. You’ll be onboard a 45-foot JeanÂneau Sun Odyssey with plenÂty of indoor and outÂdoor space, includÂing 3 cabÂins, 2 heads, a well-equipped galÂley, spaÂcious sitÂting area, and comÂfy deck.
DisÂcovÂer SouthÂeast Alaska’s natÂurÂal wonÂders aboard a charÂtered sailÂboat with SailÂing AlasÂka. CusÂtomize your priÂvate expeÂdiÂtion with expeÂriÂenced capÂtain John Joeright and enjoy all-incluÂsive meals, comÂfortÂable accomÂmoÂdaÂtions, and endÂless advenÂtures on the 46-foot S/V ShamÂrock. Watch whales, hike, fish, visÂit local comÂmuÂniÂties, and more — all at your own pace.
CharÂter a sailÂboat out of Seward and hit the waters of gorÂgeous ResÂurÂrecÂtion Bay! Choose an afterÂnoon tour if you’re just in Seward for the day, or opt for a mulÂti-day cruise. Your charÂter comes with a seaÂsoned capÂtain, or expeÂriÂenced sailors can rent the boat and take the helm themÂselves. SurÂroundÂed by mounÂtains, the bay offers ideÂal sailÂing conÂdiÂtions, and you’ll have plenÂty of chances to see wildlife and glaciers.
You’ll spend either 4 or 7 days sailÂing around Lake Clark, expeÂriÂencÂing all the natÂurÂal majesty this nationÂal park has to offer, with its many cragÂgy mounÂtains set close to the water. Anchor each night in a new locaÂtion. Look for wildlife, hike, explore with kayaks and padÂdleÂboards, and enjoy bonÂfires on the beach.
Sail into stunÂning ResÂurÂrecÂtion Bay durÂing an intiÂmate full-day or mulÂti-day cruise to see glacÂiÂers and wildlife from Seward, AlasÂka. This 38-foot-long cataÂmaÂran is perÂfect for explorÂing the shimÂmerÂing waters of ResÂurÂrecÂtion Bay. In an intiÂmate group of no more than 6 guests, you can relax on board or sit out on the catamaran’s netÂting. And because the boat carÂries 4 tanÂdem kayaks, you can padÂdle out onto the waters and get even closÂer to nature. ...more
Large Charters
5 to 7 Days
Ports of Call: Anchorage, Whittier
Cruise Ship Type: Small Ship Cruises
Ship Name: Discovery
Our ClasÂsic DisÂcovÂery VoyÂage is the perÂfect wilderÂness samÂpler. We take in the most specÂtacÂtuÂlar sights of Prince William Sound — mounÂtains, fjords, glacÂiÂers and wildlife — with the numÂber of daiÂly excurÂsions (ashore or by kayak) taiÂlored to the interÂests and activÂiÂty levÂel of the group.
Bear Paw CharÂters offers priÂvate, all-incluÂsive day trips and longer tours on its luxÂuÂry yacht — perÂfect for whale watchÂing, bear viewÂing, and expeÂriÂencÂing Alaska’s scenic majesty.
$5600+
8 Days / 7 Nights
Ports of Call: Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park, Hoonah / Icy Strait, Sitka
Cruise Ship Type: Small Ship Cruises
Ship Name: Safari Endeavour
Start your wilderÂness jourÂney in Juneau, the state capiÂtol of AlasÂka, and end in SitÂka, the perÂfect spot to view the meldÂing of RussÂian and AlasÂka Native culÂtures. In between, visÂit GlacÂiÂer Bay NationÂal Park, go bird watchÂing on South MarÂble Island, look for whales in Icy Strait, hike along interÂtidal zones, and when your capÂtain sets the course for advenÂture, slip into your kayak or skiff for a day of guidÂed exploÂration. (ItinÂerÂary also ...more
$5,990+ (Inside Passage $2,400+)
5 days / 4 nights
Cruise Ship Type: Small Ship Cruises
Ship Name: M/V Sea Star
Set sail for 5 days and 4 nights with the crew of the M/V Sea Star for small ship advenÂture cruisÂing in Prince William Sound, Kenai PeninÂsuÂla or along the Inside PasÂsage. The well-appointÂed yacht accomÂmoÂdates just 12 guests, allowÂing for a perÂsonÂalÂized expeÂriÂence where you are the explorÂer! Unplug from day-to-day life and soak up the wonÂders of Alaska’s amazÂing coastÂline. All meals preÂpared by an on-board chef and feaÂturÂing fresh local ...more
Private Yacht Charters
4-10 maximum passengers
Hit the fish-rich waters of AlasÂka on this unforÂgetÂtable fishÂing charÂter aboard a priÂvate yacht. Head out from Juneau for a mulÂti-day expeÂdiÂtion that’s perÂfect for everyÂone from beginÂners to hardÂcore anglers, as well as anyÂone who wants to join the advenÂture! Fish, kayak, take the zodiÂac ashore for excurÂsions, stop in the small towns of Elfin Cove and Hoonah, and fish the Gulf of Alaska.
Set sail on a luxÂuÂriÂous 70-ft yacht out of Homer for 3+ days of fishÂing, hikÂing, kayakÂing, and wildlife viewÂing while indulging in mass amounts of seafood. Your itinÂerÂary will depend on the interÂests of the group, and the expeÂriÂenced local crew can fulÂfill those interests.
Explore AlasÂka by charÂterÂing the 90-foot yacht Alaskan StoÂry, out of Juneau. It’s the perÂfect way to see some of the state’s most stunÂningÂly beauÂtiÂful areas, like GlacÂiÂer Bay NationÂal Park, and enjoy lots of opporÂtuÂniÂties for fishÂing, kayakÂing, hikÂing, and wildlife viewÂing along the way.
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Custom
Cruise Ship Type: Small Ship Cruises
Ship Name: The Sea Mist
Design your excluÂsive itinÂerÂary then set sail into the vast open waters and wildlife-rich shoreÂlines of Alaska’s Inside PasÂsage aboard your own spaÂcious and priÂvate yacht. Up to six pasÂsenÂgers can sit back, relax, and expeÂriÂence an intiÂmate tour. Most guests enjoy the 6‑day/​5‑night trips, but you can book shortÂer, or longer 10-day/9‑night expeditions.
CharÂter their priÂvate, live-aboard, 60’ yacht. Wake up each day in the midÂdle of untouched wilderÂness and go sea kayakÂing, hike through boreÂal forests, fish for troÂphy halÂibut and salmon, or spend a quiÂet day on the water phoÂtographÂing wildlife