Alaska Yacht Charters - The Alaskan Song and The Alaskan Story

About Us

Client Comments

what our clients say

Tom Allison and Kim Brackett, second trip: Seattle, WA: “Our week aboard the Alaskan Story was like living within the pages of National Geographic!” Thank-you, Thank-you.

The Todd’s Bethel, Maine: “Superlatives seem inadequate. The company, the food, the adventure: All are unmatched by any past travel experience” … “Our friends raved and convinced us to come along. It is hard to imagine, but the reality exceeded their superlatives.

The Doyle/Camp families; Piedmont, CA: “Possibly the best vacation we have ever had! The unique combination of spectacular wildlife-The likes none of us had ever experienced…Wildlife up close and personal, secluded coves with stunning scenery, insightful explanations of nature and history, expert piloting and delicious meals, Wow!

Patricia Alderson; Arlington, VA: “This trip on the Alaskan Story-difficult to envision and impossible to describe-It’s a once in a lifetime experience, but you’ll come away knowing you’ll want to come back-and should!

Bud Gravette; Rancho Mirage, CA: A much greater adventure then we ever imagined. We saw Alaska in all its glory, witnessed nature at its finest and purest. A wonderful experience we will cherish forever! Thank you it was the trip of a lifetime!” George Records, Oklahoma City, OK: More than you would expect from a cruise, much more. I have enjoyed every scene, event, bit and drop of the trip!

Climate and Clothing

preparing for your trip

Clothing Suggestions

- Pants (Levi’s, denims, khakis)

- Shirts (long & short sleeved cotton, one flannel-like, one turtle-neck)

- Sweaters ( sweatshirts, wool or synthetic pile)

- Sweatpants or other comfortable pants

- Rain jacket/windbreaker - preferably with hood

- Rain pants - lightweight waterproof/optional

- Shorts (it can be warm!)

- Gloves - lightweight wool or acrylic gloves are the best

- Bathing suit (in case we stop at a hot springs)

- Hats - Rain hat and a sun visor or ball cap

- Shoes - Soft, with non-marking soles for the boat. - Knee-high rubber boots for hiking, beach landings and tide pooling. Rubber boots can be easily cleaned of after a muddy hike. If you don't want to pack boots, we have a good assortment of rubber boots on board or you can buy inexpensive ones in Juneau & Sitka.

Sitka Climate Chart

Luggage Tips

Remember that you will be on a boat. Avoid bringing hard luggage. The cabins have closets and drawers, but storage is limited. Soft luggage or duffel bags are to be preferred as they stow easily and you will not be competing for space in your stateroom with your luggage.

Equipment and Other Items

- Soft day pack

- Binoculars

- Sunglasses

- Sun block, lip balm

- Hair dryer - We have hair dryers on board

- Camera with extra batteries

- Fly-fishing gear (saltwater gear and light spinning gear is already on board)

- CD's (if you have a favorite) We have a library of over 200 CDs

- Personal toiletries

- Bring sunscreen, just in case. Bug spray is a good idea too. Insects are generally not a problem on board but can be in small, quiet, windless coves or on shore.

- If you have a video camera, you'll be able to get memorable footage and you'll be recharging your battery often, so bring two batteries and lots of video tape.

- When traveling in the skiff, we will be close to the water. Even on a sunny day in calm water there is an "invisible" salt mist in the air. This is hard on camera equipment. Make sure to bring some kind of case for your equipment or at least a heavy plastic bag. Rubbing alcohol works great to remove salt spray from camera bodies. Lens cleaning fluid or a chamois cloth is best for cleaning lenses.