We offer a more personalized small ship alternative to the large cruise ships, with specialized itineraries starting at five days. Trips designed to match your interests and activity level. Join us off the beaten track for an unforgettable vacation!
Alaska whale watching is world renowned and we think we offer some of the best in Alaska. Your charter will take you through waters with some of the highest concentrations of humpback whales in the world. Besides the whales, you can see lots of other marine mammals. The possible list includes seals, Steller sea lions, Dall porpoise, sea otters and Pacific white side dolphins. Alaska fishing. What can we say? It's the best! You can fish for salmon and halibut in salt water right off the Heron. Maybe you'd like to head up one of the many streams in our area to try fly fishing for salmon. We'll take you there in one of the shore boats we carry onboard. Back on the Heron we specialize in preparing your catch for a fresh alaskan seafood dinner. Southeast Alaska is a sea kayaking paradise. Thousands of miles of coastline and hundreds of uninhabited islands. Plenty of calm water for you to paddle whether you're a beginner or expert. We carry several kayaks onboard for you to use. The Heron makes a great base for sea kayaking adventures. Your charter will include a glacier cruise if you would like to see one of these wonders of nature up close. There are several tidewater glaciers that you can choose to visit. We like to travel to the lesser known glacial fjords where you won't see the big cruise ships, these are spectacular places and we're often the only ones there. If wildlife viewing is your interest there are a lot of possibilities on the Heron. Keep your eyes on the shore. Brown bear (grizzly) and black bear are commonly seen there or up a stream fishing for salmon. Mountain goats, moose, wolves, deer, mink and marten have all been spotted from the Heron and of course bald eagles and many species of sea birds. Cruising the Inside Passage on your own private charter yacht is the only way to go! The Heron will take you in style, comfort and safety. Alaska Passages Adventure Cruises is owned and operated by Scott and Julie Hursey, long-time Alaska residents. Both have backgrounds in science and natural history and extensive local experience.
These are just a few of the ways to enjoy the relaxed pace of cruising Southeast Alaska with a small group of friends or family on your own private Alaska yacht charter. With a maximum group size of just six guests we can tailor the trip to your desires. Cruise through the other pages of our website for lots more information and pictures. Give us a call we'll be glad to help you plan your Alaska vacation.
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"Wow! This was the most incredible trip we have taken, bar none. The kayaking, hiking, glacier exploring, fishing and the whale/porpoise viewing all exceeded our highest expectations. We'll be sure to tell our friends about your well-run, fun-loving operation." |
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Alaska Passages Adventure Cruises Scott & Julie Hursey P.O. Box 213 Petersburg, AK 99833 1-888-434-3766 (1-888-43-HERON) Toll Free 907-772-3967 Phone & FAX e-mail: info@alaskapassages.com
