Depart Sitka Day 1

Guests will board at noon at a predetermined slip number or will be tendered to the vessel in Sitka harbor from the guest loading/unloading dock. A light lunch will be provided once vessel is underway towards Goddard Hot Springs. This route finds exposure to the Gulf of Alaska and re-enters to inland waters to find anchorage. Lingering humpback whales, sea lions and multiple birds to look for along the way. Once anchored near Goddard Hot Springs, guest will enjoy a late afternoon or after dinner soak at the Hot Springs. With west facing views, under the midnight sun, brings spectacular colors for sundown while enjoying the firepit on the upper deck.

Day 2

After a scrumptious breakfast, vessel will head for North Sound. This protected area is perfect for water sports like kayaking, whale watching and fishing. Sea Otters are commonly seen floating around the kelp beds and rocky shoreline and watch for Brown Bear, Bald Eagles, Dapper Harlequin Ducks and Sitka Black-tailed deer on shore. The humpback whales often feed in this area too. With multiple protected anchorages, lots of exploring to do. Good cell service here as well. Take a soak in our intimate 4 person hot tub on deck. Next day, vessel deboards by 11am back at Sitka Harbor.

3-4 night packages will extend to Salisbury Sound. We will wind our way through a myriad of islands into Olga and Neva Straits and anchor for the evening in protected coves on the northern shore of Kruzof Island like Sukoi Inlet and Kalinin Bay. Hiking Sea Lion Cove Trail is a moderately difficult trail that traverses a variety of Alaska’s diverse ecosystems of grassy meadow, beautiful old growth forest, lake and muskeg, before emerging onto a two-mile long sandy beach at the edge of the Gulf of Alaska. The meadow attracts Brown Bears and Bald Eagles and is a great place to spend time beach combing, bird watching and taking photos. Fishing is excellent in this area as well if you want to drop a line.