Close Encounters
Hop aboard one of your yacht’s tenders at dawn and head towards Sealion Cove for an invigorating sunrise surf. You can expect to be the only surfers on the water, other than the local seal lions playing in the breaks. Surf to shore where your breakfast will be served on the white sandy beach by the crew. Back on board, cruise past the uninhabited Baranof Island towards Krestof Sound, keeping an eye out for bald eagles, sea otters, bears and whales in their natural habitats.
With your yacht anchored in Hoonah, venture out on the jet skis with an expert guide for a whale watching excursion of a lifetime. Experience Alaska in total freedom as you explore the icy straight with only the wild Alaskan whales to keep you company. Take to the skies for an afternoon of heli-biking. Touch down on Chichagof Island and descend the forested mountain track all the way to a secluded beach. Here, your crew will set up a bonfire and beach dinner party where you can unwind after an adventure-packed day.
Cruise to the unexplored Glacier Bay National Park, a privilege that few have experienced. Indulge in its majestic ice cliff and mountain top views and observe the native wildlife, including seals, whales, eagles and bears. Keep an ear out for the glacier’s famous crack and thud as the ice breaks and plummets to the sea below. Board a tender with your Pelorus guide to get as close to the glacier as is safely possible. You’ll be awed by the enormous scale of this natural wonder. Here, you’ll also have the option to hike the Bartlett River Trail. A route that meanders along a lagoon and through the forest to the Bartlett River Estuary where ducks, geese and other birds congregate during migrations.