Expedition Journal

Travel Specials, Trip Reports & Updates From the World of Backcountry Travel

Alaska Steelhead Fishing

We’re fortunate to offer an incredible opportunity aboard M/V Perseverance this Spring for mothership-style Alaska Steelhead fly fishing.  It doesn’t get much better than having your own floating lodge during Steelhead season in Southeast Alaska. The captain and crew of M/V Perseverance have teamed up with local guides in the Wrangell area to fish remote [...]

SUP Fishing for King Salmon

While we aren’t doing quite as cool stuff as these guys with our SUPs, Maui Jerry brought over fishing rigs this year for his annual two month trip to Haines with the goal of hooking a King Salmon. So far the concepts of “kneel and reel” and “gaff and land” are untested, but we’re persistent [...]

New Alaska Small Ship Cruise – M/V Northern Song

Captain Dennis Rogers brings his talents as skipper, naturalist & host to a new ship for 2011.  Formerly aboard the Alaska Adventurer, Captain Dennis’ new Alaskan expedition yacht raises the bar for Southeast Alaskan luxury & adventure. Guests aboard the Northern Song can create their personal, custom itinerary based around their daily desires.  Kayaking, whale [...]

Alaska Small Ship Cruise with Cousteau

Join Philippe Cousteau as he cruises the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska aboard the M/V Mist Cove.  This will be the experience of a lifetime as you join the grandson of legendary explorer and filmmaker, Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Philippe is continuing the work of his father and grandfather through EarthEcho International, the non-profit organization he [...]

Last Minute Alaska Yachts

August and September are phenomenal months to visit Alaska and we have a few remarkable deals with over $2,000 off the usual price on last minute sailings aboard some of our vessels. Here is the itinerary for a typical day aboard on of our vessels: Salisbury Sound & Stergis Narrows: Not far from the night’s [...]

Summer in Alaska

Summer is a time of bounty in Alaska.  Long, sunny days give ample time for saltwater fishing, fly fishing, berry picking, gardening, crabbing, shrimping and hunting.  The gathering of food for the winter cache can nearly reach a frenzy with the reminder of colder months around the corner. The rivers are flush with Sockeye and [...]