Alaskan Yacht Charters

Our Permits

We are one of only several luxury yachts to have a permit allowing us access during the high season to the crown jewel of  the national park system: Glacier National Park.

Over 80% of Southeast Alaska is the Tongass National Forest. Both federal and state laws require permits to enter. With us you can hike, photograph and fish within the forest. Alaska Yacht Charters has all permits required by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game and the U.S. Forest Service for guiding clients in the Tongass National Forest, including semi-exclusive access to Glacier Bay and also Brothers Island. Many other charter boats in Southeast Alaska do not have these permits: ask them. Our “special use permit” granted by the Forest Service requires us to have insurance for your protection and theirs when going ashore.

Our Reputation

We are proud of the history we have with our clients. In the last five years nearly 80% of Alaska Yacht Charters clients have been either repeat guests or referred by our clients. We have hosted more than 5,000 guests and spent 33 years making each trip the voyage of a lifetime for our clients. No other charter yacht in Alaska has such a dedicated following.

What is Included on our charter boats?

One night deluxe (double occupancy) accommodations in both Sitka and Juneau are included in your 9-day, 8-night package. We have a 12-passenger van in Juneau and will meet your flight.

In Sitka take the Airporter to the Westmark Hotel. These are the two best hotels in their respective towns. We will provide transportation from your hotel to our Alaska charter boat. You may extend your stay in either city (you will be responsible for the extra charges).

Your only incidental expenses for the Alaska charter boats will be hard liquor (beer and wine are provided), fishing licenses, and crew gratuities. You will be on the vessel 7 days and 6 nights.

Total Comfort

The Alaskan Story is a safe and comfortable Alaskan charter yacht. She has a Naiad stabilization system to reduce roll. Covered decks and large inside spaces provide excellent visibility during inclement weather. Beautifully decorated, the Alaskan Story is maintained to the highest standards. Our staterooms provide luxurious feather beds, down comforters and pillows, and have individual temperature controls for heat. Each stateroom has a private bathroom with shower en suite. The Alaskan Story was built to our specifications based on our years of experience with charters in Alaska. She was built not to provide for the most passengers, but to provide the most for our passengers.

Alaskan Fishing on the Alaskan Story

One of the great thrills we offer our guests is the opportunity to catch a mighty king salmon or a gigantic halibut. On a yacht charter with us you can fish from our 17-foot Boston Whaler equipped with down-riggers, radio, fish-finder, and a Honda 4-cycle outboard, or you can fish from the cockpit of the Alaskan Story where our crew will not only cater to your needs, but net and clean your catch as well. We also have crab and shrimp pots. We are very proud of our ability to “harvest” from the sea.

Cuisine

Using only the freshest ingredients, we provide cuisine comparable to the finest restaurants. Often using seafood caught the same day, Ryan’s recipes will be a highlight of your trip and we strive to make each day’s menu unique. We shares some of these wonderful recipes on the cookbook page of the website.

As we voyage through the pristine landscape of Alaska, we offer our guests the unique opportunity to experience this region and its fascinating history and beauty. With us your yacht charter in Alaska will be the trip of a lifetime. Our success is proof our our ability to provide the ultimate in travel experiences to our clients.