The listed itineraries are typical, but your cruise may be different. The vessel routes change due to the variances of weather or the spontaneous interests of guests. Anglers should note that this is not a dedicated fishing trip – unlike programs at Orvis-endorsed fishing lodges elsewhere. Guests may anticipate several fishing opportunities during the course of a cruise, but there will be some days when other activities such as whale-watching or brown bear viewing take center stage. Shrimp and crab pots with bait is included. Guests must provide their own fishing license.
If bringing fish home with you after your charter is a priority, we can arrange a day trip with a commercial fishing boat that will furnish you with everything you need to have your fish packed, wrapped, labelled and frozen for your journey home or shipment. All your fish can be waiting for you when you return to Sitka at the end of your trip with this service. Keep our mother-shipping services in mind as well for self guided or other guided tours. So worth it!
Washington State – Expect this trip to not include fishing as there are continuous closures and Bear Paw is not set up to fish for Washington waters. We suggest hiring a specific day trip to go fishing, if the season allows during your stay.
Misty Fjords & Beyond 5-Day Expedition Itinerary
Ketchikan to Boca de Quadra
Welcome aboard the Bear Paw. After casting off from Alaska’s “First City,” we cruise south into the deep, dramatic waters of Boca de Quadra. Watch the mist dance across towering granite walls as we drop anchor in a glassy, pristine wilderness bay for our first night under the stars.
Boca de Quadra to Punchbowl Cove
Today we enter the absolute crown jewel of Misty Fjords National Monument: Punchbowl Cove. Marvel at sheer 3,000-foot granite cliffs plunging vertically into glacier-carved waters. Keep your eyes trained on the high ridges for mountain goats, and scan the shoreline for harbor seals resting on tidewater flats.
Punchbowl Cove to Yes Bay
Leaving the sheer canyon walls behind, we journey north through the expansive Behm Canal to the lush, timbered paradise of Yes Bay. Renowned for its legendary salmon fishing and incredibly calm, protected waters, it’s the perfect afternoon to launch a kayak or relax on deck with a warm drink.
Yes Bay to Port Stewart
We weave our way to Port Stewart, an expansive, historic wilderness anchorage tucked into the Cleveland Peninsula. Surrounded by ancient old-growth rainforest, this peaceful cove offers a quiet, front-row seat to the gentle, untouched rhythms of the wild Alaskan coast.
Port Stewart to Ketchikan
Enjoy a final, breathtaking morning cruise south through Clover Passage. As we glide back toward the Ketchikan waterfront, we keep a sharp lookout for majestic bald eagles soaring overhead and breaching humpback whales, concluding an unforgettable journey through the Inside Passage.
