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EXPLORER ALASKA YACHT
CHARTERS
Alaska, Washington, British Columbia
EXPLORER
Passenger Capacity: 6
Built: 1976
Length: 60 ft.
Beam: 19 ft.
Draft: 9 ft. |
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- Itinerary: There are
6-night trips between Sitka and Sitka or Juneau and Sitka with the itinerary customized for each group, usually
including Tracy Arm, Baranof Island and Kruzof Island. In May and
September there are repositioning cruises between Alaska and the coast of Washington State.
- Cabins: 3. There are two
master suites with full-sized berth with ensuite
bathroom with shower and one cabin with twin berths and an adjacent bathroom
with shower. Cabins are heated.
- Dress: Totally casual.
- Facilities and Activities:
The yacht has a fishing/shore boat and
sea-kayaks. Activities include fishing, whale-watching, nature photography,
sea kayaking, nature hikes and visits to mineral hot springs. There is
fishing tackle including light spinning, salmon trolling and heavy halibut
jigging tackle, as well as crab and shrimp traps
and a hydrophone for
listening to whales. There is a library, a music
system with 300 CDs, and a TV/DV. Both English and Spanish are spoken. There
is an open bridge policy and guests are encouraged to spend time on the
bridge (comfortable seating for five people). The captain advises that
although May and June are cool, those months typically have the sunniest
weather and the best king salmon fishing with dramatic waterfalls from
melting snow. June and July are excellent for berry-picking. July and August
are warmer, with a bit more rain, and are best for silver salmon and for seeing brown bears.
Halibut are abundant throughout the
season.
- Recent Fares Reported to Us:
For
seven-day cruise, suite $4,500 per person double occupancy, cabin $4,000 per person double occupancy. Full boat charter for six guests for
seven days $18,000; for four guests $16,000. Included are all
activities and shore excursions, wines, local micro-brews, and transfers to
and from the boat. Not included: fishing license fees and gratuities.
Licenses available on board. Discount fares for positioning cruises (northward in May and southward in September).
For current fares and itineraries for Explorer, click on this
direct link
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