Alaska Private Yacht Charter Alaskan Song

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Small Ship Cruise
An Alaska private yacht charter aboard Alaskan Song is a very special experience.  Husband-and-wife team of Richard and Nancy Friedman treat each guest like a cherished friend and each delight in each cruise as if it was their own first discovery. Between May and September, Captain Richard and Chef Nancy guide your temporal and gastronomical enjoyment of Alas...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Juneau
    • Have chance to see humpback whales
    • Cruise through Chatham Strait and enjoy the nature
    • Explore Totem Park and Sheldon Jackson Museum

What's this trip about?

    An Alaska private yacht charter aboard Alaskan Song is a very special experience.  Husband-and-wife team of Richard and Nancy Friedman treat each guest like a cherished friend and each delight in each cruise as if it was their own first discovery. Between May and September, Captain Richard and Chef Nancy guide your temporal and gastronomical enjoyment of Alaska’s bounty aboard the 96-foot, 8- to 10-passenger Alaskan Song on weekly cruises between Sitka and Juneau. Alaskan Song boasts some of the finest views from any dining room on the planet. The kitchen, lounge and dining share one grand room with a 270 degree panorama of nature. Each of the four cabins feature private en-suite facilities. Two cabins have one queen and one twin bed; the other two cabins have two twin beds. You'll awake to the early summer light and the smell of freshly-brewed coffee, dine on gourmet meals of fresh seafood you caught that day, hike to remote hot springs, share vintage wines with your traveler’s stories, and fall asleep to the gentle sounds of a boat in calm waters. The yacht sets a new itinerary for each adventure. You may navigate among house-sized icebergs through the deep Tracy Arm Fjord to their source, the massive Sawyer Glacier, scanning the hillsides for mountain goats nimbly cavorting on impossible slopes. Or you may cruise the far west coast of Chichagof Island, spying abundant otters and puffins. The Alaskan Song team is alert for any news of whale activity and cruises to the action if possible.  All routes are delightful.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 10 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJuneau
End CitySitka

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Alaska
  • Juneau
  • Sitka

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Hot Springs
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Sailing
  • Whale watching
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Airport transfers as specified in itinerary
    • All yacht and hotel accommodations (double occupancy, unless single purchased) as specified in itinerary
    • All meals while on yacht and as specified in itinerary
    • All non-alcoholic beverages, wine and beer while on yacht
    • All guides, activities, tours and sightseeing arrangements as specified in itinerary
    • Use of kayaks while on yacht as specified in itinerary
    • Use of salmon and halibut fishing gear, and fresh-water fishing gear with supervision by crew while on yacht.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

Arrive in Juneau. Transfer to hotel. Day free in Juneau to visit the Alaska State Museum, ride the Mt. Roberts tram, take a glacier overview flight, ride with sled dogs, or simply walk through town.

Day 2

Board your yacht and start cruising! Head up Gastineau Channel and around the northern tip of Admiralty Island. Look for whales and orcas. Kayak in the evening light.

Day 3

Cruise into Icy Strait, one of the best places to see humpback whales and fish for halibut and salmon.

Day 4

Depending on wildlife sightings, continue into Icy Strait or head back towards Chatham Strait. Anchor in Freshwater Bay and explore the tidal flats.

Day 5

Cruise Chatham Strait. Look for bears (from yacht and skiff) on Admiralty Island. Look for bubble-need feeding whales.

Day 6

Cruise to Peril Strait and hike Sitka spruce trails, fish, kayak and be always on the lookout for whales.

Day 7

Cruise towards Salisbury Sound, looking for whales. Cruise narrow Neva Strait towards Sitka. Last day for fishing, kayaking and hiking. 

Day 8

Cruise into Sitka, Alaska. Transfer to airport or stay on in Sitka to explore Totem Park, the Sheldon Jackson Museum, and the Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi Tribal Community House.

Day 9

Enjoy one last look around Sitka before heading back to the airport for your flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $32,000
Price per day$4,571
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Not included are any airfare, airport fees
    • Airport transfers not specified in itinerary, tips for yacht crews, guides or naturalists (at your discretion)
    • Excess baggage charges, or other items of a personal nature.
    • Price also excludes any insurance coverage for trip cancellation-interruption, travel accident, travel delay, baggage delay or baggage theft (we recommend you obtain coverage for these items), medical or hospitalization expenses.

Accommodation

,Westmark Sitka Situated in the heart of downtown Sitka, the Westmark Sitka Hotel is just steps from Totem Park and Sitka Cultural Center, St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, the Sheldon Jackson Museum, the Russian Bishop’s House, and many galleries and boutiques.  Westmark Sitka offers comfortable lodging in an environment designed to reflect the rich local culture. Enjoy beautiful views while you stay connected with complimentary wireless Internet. Westmark Baranof Juneau Centrally located in downtown Juneau, the historic Westmark Baranof Hotel was built in 1939 and retains its historic charm. Close to Juneau’s waterfront, the Alaska State Museum, float plane tours, Mt. Robert’s Tram, the State Capitol building, hiking trails and boutique shopping, the Westmark Baranof Hotel sets the standard for Juneau accommodations.
Ship & cabin information
Alaskan Song
The Alaskan Song is a safe, quiet, tastefully decorated and very comfortable vessel. She has large interior spaces with great visibility, covered aft decks and side walkways for watching wildlife when the weather turns bad. The four staterooms are big and bright with individual temperature controls for heat and air-conditioning. You are pampered with high thread count linens, feather beds, down comforters and pillows. Each of the cabins has it's own en-suite bathroom with shower, two with double-lower berths and single lower berth, two with twin lower berths. The food on board is truly a highlight. Meals are prepared from the freshest ingredients available, lovingly prepared and served with style. The captain carefully pairs the wines with each night's gourmet dinner, selected from the diverse on board wine cellar. Captain Richard Friedman is a naturalist, accredited by the University of Alaska. Let us know about your interests and we will plan day hikes and special cruising days to view and photograph the wildlife you want to see. On board the Alaskan Song, you have access to an extensive library of books about Alaska. We also have a night vision scope for our guests’ use. We also have a hydrophone on board allowing us to listen to the songs and other vocalizations of the whales.
Length over all   96' Beam - 22" Guest Staterooms - 4 (all with ensuite head and shower) Crew  Cabins  - 2 2 engine 425 hp each 15kw  generator and 20kw Generator 50 gallon per hour reverse osmosis watermaker (desalinator)
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Journeys commencing in Sitka would operate in reverse.  Actual route depends on weather, wildlife and interests of your group.

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