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# Alaska Sea Adventures

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- [From Deep Waters to Your Plate: The Story of Black Cod](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/from-deep-waters-to-your-plate-the-story-of-black-cod/) - Alaska. The name alone conjures images of rugged wilderness, towering glaciers, and an abundance of wildlife and, of course, freshly caught seafood. The food is such a huge part of our yacht cruise experience! We serve halibut, salmon, rockfish, black cod, cod, muscles, shrimp, clams, Golden Crab, Dungeness crab, tuna, and whatever else we catch
- [Killer Whales Teach Their Young How to Hunt](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/killer-whales-teach-their-young-how-to-hunt/) - The killer whale is a magnificent, powerful apex predator. In this captivating footage, our guests witness a poignant moment in the circle of life as a pod of orcas, including young calves, work together to hunt a sea lion in Southeast Alaska. This natural behavior, while essential for survival, is a testament to the intricate
- [How the World’s Oldest Humpback Whale Has Survived Is a Mystery](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/how-the-worlds-oldest-humpback-whale-has-survived-is-a-mystery/) - Old Timer, a male first photographed in 1972, was spotted in July 2024 near Alaska, enduring in the Pacific Ocean while some other humpbacks have struggled in a changing environment. The humpback whale Old Timer, was spotted by Dr. Adam Pack on July 29, 2024, in Frederick Sound in Southeast Alaska aboard the M/V Northern
- [Unlocking Alaska: A Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Cruises](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/unlocking-alaska-a-travelers-guide-to-alaskan-cruises/) - What is the difference between a large Holland America cruise to Glacier Bay in Alaska versus a small 8-10 passenger yacht cruise through Southeast Alaska, and which one is right for you? Here, we dive into why take an Alaskan cruise, what makes each unique, and how much an Alaskan cruise costs so you
- [Brown Polar Bears?](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/brown-polar-bears/) - By Captain Harley Ethelbah Baranof Island is an island in the northern Alexander Archipelago in the Alaska Panhandle, in Southeast Alaska. Baranof Island is home to around 8,000 people in the community of Sitka, Alaska, and has 617 miles of coastline. It is the fourth biggest island in Southeast Alaska and part of Tongass National
- [Why do we call it the Sitka Sound Extravaganza?](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-do-we-call-it-the-sitka-sound-extravaganza/) - By Captain Harley Ethelbah The commercial Sitka Sound herring fishery has always been a significant event in Southeast Alaska for many reasons other than fishing! This is a very unique opportunity to witness an abundance of humpback whales, bubble-net feeding, eagles, otters, sea lions, and many different species of birds, all feeding on the herring
- [Discover the Majestic Beauty of Alaska's Glaciers](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/glaciers/) - Southeast Alaska stands as a testament to glaciers' immense power and beauty, sculpting its rugged landscapes over millennia. The region's iconic icy giants are the North and South Sawyer, LeConte, and Baird Glaciers, each weaving a unique tale of geological history and environmental change. A Journey Through Time: Glacial Formation and Dynamics What is
- [All-Inclusive Luxury Yacht Cruise through San Juan Islands](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/all-inclusive-luxury-yacht-cruise-through-san-juan-islands/) - Washington's San Juan islands have 172 named islands, which are breathtaking, and we want to share them with you aboard our 85 foot yacht the MV Northern Song. If you have called our office, you have spoken to Audrey. She is an Alaskan local and a lover of the San Juan Islands. She
- [A Whale Tail Comes Full Circle](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/a-whale-tail-comes-full-circle/) - A Whale Tail Comes Full Circle By Guide Jim Nahmens The sounds of whale breaths surrounded us, deep exhalations echoing off the thick forest behind them. Our kayak paddles cut the calm, sunlit waters of Frederick Sound. We paused to take it all in. All around us, a dozen or so humpback whales were
- [Focus on Whales with Dr. Adam Pack](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/focus-on-whales-with-dr-adam-pack/) - This is Dr. Adam Pack from the "Focus on the Whales" cruises and Professor and Chair (Psychology)Departments of Psychology and Biology University of Hawai'i at Hilo. Focus on Whales cruises are always a summer favorite. One of my highlights this past summer were working closely with my incredible group to document individually identified humpback whales

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- [Home](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/) - Alaska Yacht Charters & Cruises Experience the ultimate all-inclusive Alaskan yacht cruise, photography cruise, or custom yacht charter aboard the 85’ custom-built expedition yacht Northern Song. We take you off the beaten path to places most people can’t even dream of! Fully crewed yacht, cruising for eight passengers of the protected passages and beautiful remote
- [](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/alaskan-seafood-chowder/) - Alaskan Seafood Chowder By Chef Katie Ludwig INGREDIENTS 4-6 oz hot smoked fish such as salmon or black cod. Crumble into rough pieces that are roughly ½ inch in size. 3 tbsp butter, salted 1 large or 2 medium white or yellow onions, diced small 1 bulb fennel diced small (Discard core and stalks from
- [Recipes](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/recipes/) - Recipes Food is an important component in leisure travel and regional foods bring a destination to life and create delicious travel memories that stay with guests for decades. That’s why we place a high priority on the meals served aboard the Northern Song. Our fully equipped state-of-the-art kitchen with its open floor plan is the
- [Why Us](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/) - Why Choose Us? Alaska Sea Adventures is a personalized, 8-10 passenger, all-inclusive yacht cruise experience through Southeast Alaska and Washington's San Juan Islands. Your Cruise. Your Way. Whether you're joining a private cabin cruise or chartering the entire yacht, we work closely with all our guests to create personalized Alaskan adventures. For cabin cruises, we
- [Custom Charter](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/custom-charter/) - Custom Charters Looking for an exclusive Alaskan adventure with your group? Our personalized yacht charters offer the perfect solution. With over 50 years of local expertise, we'll design a tailored itinerary to fulfill your Alaskan dreams. From wildlife encounters to breathtaking glaciers, our experienced captain will ensure you have an unforgettable experience. 2025 Custom Charters
- [Schedule](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/schedule/) - Individual Cabin Cruises & Charter Schedule Alaska Sea Adventures specializes in custom charters through Southeast Alaska & Washington's San Juan Islands for 50+ years. 2025 Cruise Schedule 2026 Cruise Schedule Custom Charter Reservations Eight to ten people can charter the Northern Song for a custom-designed private charter based on your desired interests. Individual
- [M/V Northern Song Photo Gallery](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/photo-galleries/mv-northern-song-photo-gallery/) - Use rights for these photos has been granted by the photographers to Alaska Sea Adventures. All these photographs are copyrighted and all rights reserved. Permission is expressly not granted for external use without first contacting Alaska Sea Adventures for possible permission.
- [Summer Season Photo Gallery](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/photo-galleries/summer-season-photo-gallery/) - Summer Season Photo Gallery Use rights for these photos has been granted by the photographers to Alaska Sea Adventures. All these photographs are copyrighted and all rights reserved. Permisssion is expressly not granted for external use without first contacting Alaska Sea Adventures for possible permission.
- [Cuisine](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/meals/) - Embark on an unforgettable Alaskan or San Juan Cruise aboard the Northern Song, where sustainable seafood takes center stage. Led by Captain Harley, a local fishing expert, your yacht cruise will be immersed in locally sourced ingredients of the region. Cuisine and local seafood are a passion of Harley's, so this is an internal part
- [Photography](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/photography/) - Nature Photography Cruises Renowned for photography, Alaska Sea Adventures offers unparalleled opportunities to capture Alaska's wild beauty. Our custom charters, tailored for photographers, provide exclusive access to stunning wildlife, dramatic fjords, majestic glaciers, and awe-inspiring scenery. Immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness and elevate your photography skills with expert guidance from renowned photographers, or bring
- [Food Photo Gallery](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/photo-galleries/food-photo-gallery/) - Food Photo Gallery Use rights for these photos has been granted by the photographers to Alaska Sea Adventures. All these photographs are copyrighted and all rights reserved. Permission is expressly not granted for external use without first contacting Alaksa Sea Adventures for possible permission.
- [Fall/Winter Photo Gallery](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/photo-galleries/fallwinter-trip-photo-gallery/) - Fall/Winter Cruise Photo Gallery Use rights for these photos have been granted by the photographers to Alaska Sea Adventures. All these photographs are copyrighted, and all rights reserved. Permission is expressly not granted for external use without contacting Alaksa Sea Adventures for possible permission.
- [M/V Northern Song Tour](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/mv-northern-song-layout/) - The 85-foot expedition yacht Northern Song custom design is based on an Alaska commercial-style hull that has been time proven in Alaska commercial fisheries. It has four private guest staterooms, safe, functional, and very comfortable, each with private bathrooms and showers. Spacious salon, protected decks, and excellent viewing areas. Two tenders provide access to the
- [Spring Herring Gallery](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/photo-galleries/spring-herring-gallery/) - Spring Herring Gallery Use rights for these photos has been granted by the photographers to Alaska Sea Adventures. All these photographs are copyrighted and all rights reserved. Permission is expressly not granted for external use without first contacting Alaksa Sea Adventures for possible permission.
- [Customer Reviews](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/customer-comments/) - Travelers' Reviews Rick Sammon is an award winning photographer, author, workshop leader, and a tireless, prolific and inspirational image-maker who has been facilitating cruises with Alaska Sea Adventures for years. Rick, called by some “The Godfather of Photography,” is one of the most active photographers on the planet. 7 Reasons To Travel with Alaska Sea
- [Petersburg](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/southeast-alaska/petersburg/) - Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg, Alaska - ‘Alaska's Little Norway' Alaska Sea Adventures home port of Petersburg is small commercial fishing community located in Southeast Alaska on the north end of Mitkof Island at the junction of Wrangell Narrows and Frederick Sound. Norwegian immigrants searching for a new location for a salmon cannery and log mill founded the
- [Almond Cardamom Granola](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/recipes/recipes-almond-cardamom-granola/) - Almond Cardamom Granola By Chef Therese Gorsich One of Chef Therese’s most frequently requested recipes? Her Almond Cardamom Granola! Served with yogurt and fresh fruit in the morning it is a great fortifier for the adventures of life ahead INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup packed (2 1/3 ounces) light brown sugar 4 teaspoons vanilla
- [Alaska Crab Cakes](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/recipes/alaska-crab-cakes/) - Alaska Crab Cakes By Chef Therese Gorsich Chef Therese continues to delight our guests with her creations during each cruise and this month she’s pleased to share her Alaska Dungeness Crab Cake Recipe, which features a unique secret to help the cakes bind together! Aboard the Northern Song in the early season, we can catch
- [Sake Kasu Black Cod](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/recipes/sake-kasu-black-cod/) - Sake Kasu Black Cod A Northern Song Signature Dish for Decades If the Northern Song has a signature dish it is without a doubt our Sake Kasu Alaska Black Cod. This snowy white deep cold-water fish, also known as Sablefish or “Butterfish”, is rich in Omega three fatty acids and is renowned for its luxurious
- [Grandma Alma’s Lemon Spritz Cookies](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/recipes/grandma-almas-lemon-spritz-cookies/) - Grandma Alma’s Lemon Spritz Cookies Petersburg’s Norwegian heritage shines brightest during the Christmas season when traditional Norwegian specialties such as pickled herring, smoked salmon, and holiday baking take center stage. Toni’s Grandma Alma was one of the earliest settlers here in Little Norway, and these cookies were one of her specialties. Featuring only four ingredients,
- [Inside Passage](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/southeast-alaska/inside-passage/) - Inside Passage Along the northwest coast of North America lay a series of islands formed by Alexander Archipelago mountain range. This maze of heavily timbered islands form corridors of scenic waterways protected from the forces of the Pacific Ocean and is known as the Inside Passage. This mostly secluded winding water route stretches almost 1000
- [Employment](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/employment/) - Employment Alaska Sea Adventures is looking for a Sole Chef for the 2025 season starting March 2025. Alaska Sea Adventures is an Alaska yacht charter and cruise company that operates one yacht for guided and custom Alaska and Washington's San Juan Islands adventure cruises. Our crew consists of a captain, chef, and mate/deckhand. Crew candidates
- [Spring Herring Extravaganzas](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/spring-herring-extravaganzas/) - Spring Herring Spawn & Wildlife Extravaganza Witness Nature's Spectacle: The Pacific Herring Spawn The Pacific herring, a tiny fish with a mighty impact, is a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest ecosystem. These fish, numbering in the millions, gather annually along Southeast Alaska's coastlines to spawn, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle starting in March in Sitka,
- [Whale Watching Photo Gallery](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/photo-galleries/whale-watching/) - Whale Watching Photo Gallery
- [Press](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/press/) - Press & Media Information Alaska Sea Adventures appreciates a good relationship with the media and provides numerous newsworthy topics for Alaska and Alaska travel related articles and features. We welcome media representatives to contact us with press inquiries and about possible inclusion on our trips. Suggested topics of interests for stories are as follows: Customized
- [Newsletters](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/newsletters/) - Alaska Sea Adventures Newsletters
- [Guides](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/guides/) - Alaska Sea Adventures Guides & Naturalists Jim Nahmens Naturalist & Photographer Jim Nahmens is a wildlife photographer and guide from Northern California. Jim has traveled throughout Alaska's Inside Passage for over 38 years. He has worked with humpback whale researchers in Hawaii, Alaska, and Western Australia. Jim has collected a personal humpback whale fluke-ID catalog of
- [Silver Bank Whale Photo Gallery](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/photo-galleries/silver-bank-whale-trip-photo-gallery/) - Silver Bank Whale Trip Photo Gallery Use rights for these photos has been granted by the photographers to Alaska Sea Adventures. All these photographs are copyrighted and all rights reserved. Permission is expressly not granted for external use without first contacting Alaksa Sea Adventures for possible permission.
- [Photo Galleries](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/photo-galleries/) - Photo Galleries These photos were taken by travelers and guides aboard our all-inclusive yacht charters and cruises. Check out our YouTube Channel for more amazing video footage! Fall/Winter Trips Whale Watching Silver Bank Humpbacks Food Summer Season Spring Herring
- [Cruises](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/) - Alaska Sea Adventures Cruises The diverse southeast Alaska wilderness has captivated ancient explorers for thousands of years and continues to captivate today. Alaska Sea Adventures yacht charter and cruises provide the best platform for exploring these remote waterways and islands. We offer the choice of participating in one of our guided specialty cruises or creating
- [What to Bring](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/details/what-to-bring/) - What to Bring Packing Suggestions Weather For most of the year, expect daytime temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees (F). Having said that, wind chill can make these temperatures feel significantly cooler, especially when underway or out in the skiffs. Visits to glaciers can also mean cooler temperatures and brisk winds. Weather patterns can shift
- [Killer Whales (Orcas)](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/southeast-alaska/killer-whales-orcas/) - Killer Whales (Orcas) "As we cruised through the hidden entrance to Gambier Bay, I scanned the shoreline with my binoculars for bears. What was that in the water? Suddenly, these black triangular fins rose above the surface, then smoothly disappeared. Soon there were more, thirteen in all. Within minutes, anchored and the crew launched the
- [Flightseeing](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/flightseeing/) - Flight-seeing There is nothing quite as spectacular as a flight-seeing airplane trip over the ice fields and glaciers on a nice day. This is an activity that we highly recommend for all of our guests when cruising with Alaska Sea Adventures. There are two methods of taking a flight-seeing trip. The first alternative is to
- [Glaciers](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/southeast-alaska/glaciers/) - Glaciers & Icebergs Imagine a beautiful, blue-sky morning floating amongst ice bergs at the face of a mile-wide glacier in Tracy Arm Fjord. We wait patiently for a house-size iceberg to break from the face. Just as you hear a huge crack, like the sound of cannon fire echoing through the fjord, a spire of ice
- [Reservations](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/details/reservations/) - Reservations How to make a reservation To reserve your dates check out the schedule page and select the cruise that best fits your plans and interests. If you need additional assistance contact us here to discuss options. Once we've received your deposit, we'll send you a statement to confirm your reservation. Then together, we will
- [Travel Insurance](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/details/travel-insurance/) - Travel Insurance Protect Your Cruise! Alaska Sea Adventures strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance. Insurance fees vary according to the value of the vacation and your age; however, you can pay less than $250 to protect a $4,000 vacation if you are under age 70. When purchasing travel insurance, your benefits should include: Trip cancellation/interruption protection;
- [Planning Your Cruise](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/details/planning-your-trip/) - Planning Your Cruise Departure Schedules We will pick you up in Petersburg or Sitka at 1:45 pm for a 2:00 pm departure and return back to port at 2 pm. If you are departing for the San Juan Islands travelers will meet in Bellingham for the same departure and return times. How Do I Get
- [Southeast Alaska Cruising Map](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/details/southeast-alaska-cruising-map/) - Southeast Alaska Cruising Map The first day of your cruise you will realize that Southeast Alaska is like nothing you've ever experienced before, and it just keeps getting better. There is no direct road access to or among the islands of this remote region. The protected waterways of the Inside Passage offer the only means of
- [Humpback Whales](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/southeast-alaska/humpback-whales/) - Humpback Whales Exciting. Awesome. Beautiful. These are some of the words our passengers use to describe our encounters with humpback whales. Here is an account: Humpbacks are a common sight on our cruises. Sometimes they are spotted moving slowly against the shoreline. At other times they are very active at the surface, performing exciting behaviors
- [Wildlife](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/southeast-alaska/wildlife/) - Wildlife Southeast Alaska, with its nutrient-rich coastal waterways and dense temperate rainforested islands, is a vast wilderness area with superabundant habitat supporting a diversity of wildlife unmatched in North America. Populations of species such as coastal grizzly (locally known as brown bear), black bear, Stellar sea lion, and humpback whales are found here in the
- [Birds](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/southeast-alaska/birds/) - Birds "...largest spring gathering of Bald eagles in the world" Southeast Alaska features a varied habitat of sea, beach, estuary, rain forest, thicket and meadow that provide a home for 160 species of nesting birds. Counting migrants and vagrants, the species count is over 300. In the spring, scoter, phalarope, loon, and sea ducks like
- [Southeast Alaska](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/southeast-alaska/) - Southeast Alaska Southeast Alaska - Escape to the Wild! The panhandle portion of Alaska, commonly referred to as the Southeast, is made up of the Alexander Archipelago of islands and a strip of mainland bordering Canada's British Columbia and Yukon Territories. The Tongass National Forest is the largest U.S. National Forest and contains a major
- [San Juan Islands](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/san-juan-islands/) - San Juan Islands Cruises Embark on a breathtaking cruise through the emerald archipelago of the San Juan Islands in Washington State. This immersive cruise will unveil the captivating beauty of the Pacific Northwest, offering a unique blend of history, wildlife, and stunning landscapes. Wildlife Encounters: Keep an eye out for the abundant wildlife of
- [Reservations](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/schedule/reservations/) - Reservations Making a Reservation To reserve your dates, go to our schedule page, and you can make the reservation there. There is a 3% discount included in the displayed rates when paying with a check. Reservations & Cancellations Your reservation is held for 10 calendar days pending receipt of your 50% deposit. The balance is
- [Skiffs & Sea Kayaks](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/skiffs-sea-kayaks/) - Skiffs & Sea Kayaks Your Alaska adventure would not be complete without the proper equipment on board. The Northern Song is outfitted with two rigid-hulled inflatable boats. These can be launched and retrieved to their boat deck storage area in minutes by means of the yacht's hydraulic crane. They are equipped with 4 stroke outboards,
- [Yacht](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/) - Alaska Sea Adventures Charter Yacht Our 85-foot steel expedition yacht, Northern Song, was designed and constructed with the same rugged integrity as Alaska's renowned commercial fishery vessels. Safe, functional, and comfortable, it offers an ideal public and personal space balance with ample outdoor areas for play and lounging during your yacht charter. Four beautiful guest
- [Details](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/details/) - Details Reservations Alaska Sea Adventures requires a 50% deposit if it is less than 365 days before your cruise departure. If it is more than 365 days, a 25% deposit will secure your cruise. At 365 days before departure, an additional 25% is due. The deposit is due within 10 days of making your reservation.
- [Birding](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/birding/) - Birding Cruises The rocky shorelines, saltwater marshes, bogs, and woodlands of Southeast Alaska comprise a birder’s paradise. Counting both residents and those that use the Southeast as a migratory stopover point, some 350 birds (many rare or endemic) can be found in the area. The diversity of habitats ensures a wide variety of birds
- [Whale Watching](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/whale-watching/) - Alaska Whale Watching Cruises The calm, beautiful, nutrient rich inner passageways of Southeast Alaska provide a world class haven for some of the planets largest populations of Humpback whales. Alaska's Inside Passage, protected from the open ocean is whale watching paradise and the ultimate setting for wild life photography. Experience the best whale watching in
- [M/V Northern Song Specifications](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/northern-song-boat-details/) - The world class expedition yacht M/V Northern Song was designed and constructed from steel with the same rugged integrity of vessels built for Alaska’s renowned commercial fisheries. The heavy built commercial style hull is a proven design that ensures safety and comfort and includes all of the amenities for having a great time. Northern Song
- [Blog](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/blog/)
- [Focus on Whales with Jim Nahmens](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/whale-watching/focus-on-whales-with-jim-nahmens/) - Focus on Whales with Jim Nahmens Frederick Sound, just hours from Petersburg, is humpback whale heaven. Join an Alaska whale watching cruise as we learn about these giant creatures with unique insights from our guide, whale photographer Jim Nahmens. Humpback whales congregate here to feed on massive schools of fish and krill. We may see
- [Focus on Whales with Dr Adam Pack](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/whale-watching/focus-on-whales-with-dr-adam-pack/) - Focus on Whales with Dr. Adam Pack Trip A154: 8 days / 7 nights, July 23 - 30, 2024 In the calm protected waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage you are outside on the front deck of a custom 85 ft private yacht cruise enjoying the crisp fresh air of a sunshine-filled summer Alaskan morning with
- [Whale Photo Gallery](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/wildlife-photo-gallery/) - Whale Photo Gallery
- [2024 Schedule](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/schedule/2024-schedule/) - 2024 Cruise Schedule Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Late Summer 2024 2024 San Juan Island Cruises "...with fishing and catching shrimp and crab which were the finest food we have ever eaten. Warm springs hot springs right next to a raging river/waterfall coming from the most beautiful, pristine mountain lake I've seen on and on. I've
- [2026 Schedule](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/schedule/2026-schedule/) - 2026 Cruise Schedule Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
- [Research](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/research/) - Research and Project Support Charters Looking for experienced logistical support for your research project? Alaska Sea Adventures has considerable experience in meeting the specialized needs of researchers. Over the course of the last decade, we have worked with teams from multiple governmental and non-governmental organizations on projects ranging from prey surveys and wildlife tagging and
- [2025 Schedule](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/schedule/2025-schedule/) - 2025 Cruise Schedule Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Late Summer 2025 2025 San Juan Island Cruises "...with fishing and catching shrimp and crab which were the finest food we have ever eaten. Warm springs hot springs right next to a raging river/waterfall coming from the most beautiful, pristine mountain lake I've seen on and on. I've
- [Crew](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/crew/) - Alaska Sea Adventures Crew Harley Ethelbah - Owner & Captain Harley Ethelbah started his maritime career over 40 years ago. His family moved to Petersburg when he was a young boy because his father had accepted a position as a wildlife biologist in the Tongass National Forest. The family quickly adapted to Alaska’s premier fishing
- [Terms and Conditions](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/terms-and-conditions/) - Terms and Conditions Reservations Click on our schedule page and select your trip to make a reservation. Reservations & Cancellations Your reservation is held for 10 calendar days pending receipt of your deposit. The balance is due by the 150th day prior to departure. Reservations made within 150 days of departure require full payment. Your
- [Contact](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/contact/) - Contact Us ALASKA SEA ADVENTURES P.O. BOX 2053 PETERSBURG, ALASKA 99833 888-772-8588 Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM PST
- [Employment Contact](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/why-us/employment/employment-contact/) - Employment Contact You can email your resume and cover letter to us or use the form below to submit your materials as pdf files with the information below. ALASKA SEA ADVENTURES P.O. BOX 2053 PETERSBURG, ALASKA 99833 888-772-8588 Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM PST
- [Antarctic Peninsula](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/trips/global-travel/antarctic-peninsula/) - Whales, Penguins and Golden Landscapes, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, February 20 to March 9, 2023 We are pleased to announce that Alaska Sea Adventures will be joining Cheeseman’s Ecology Safaris on their February 2023 cruise, Whales, Penguins and Golden Landscapes. For more than 35 years, Cheeseman’s, which is family owned and operated,
- [Thank You](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/thank-you/) - Thanks for contacting us! We will get in touch with you shortly. Alaska Sea Adventures P.O. Box 2053 Petersburg, Alaska 99833 888-772-8588 Email: info@alaskaseaadventures.com Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM PST
- [Slow Roasted Winter King Salmon with Pine Nut Gremolata](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/recipes/slow-roasted-winter-king-salmon/) - Slow Roasted Winter King Salmon with Pine Nut Gremolata By Chef Therese Gorsich Chef Therese was back in the galley for our spring extravaganzas and once again, she wowed our guests with culinary finesse. Serving wild Alaska seafood nearly every night on our charters has been at the cornerstone of what we do here, and Chef
- [Norwegian Brown Sugar Butter Cookies with Cardamom & Black Pepper](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/recipes/norwegian-brown-sugar-butter-cookies-with-cardamom-black-pepper/) - Norwegian Brown Sugar Butter Cookies with Cardamom & Black Pepper By Chef Therese Gorsich Preparing festive cookies and sharing them with neighbors and friends is an important and long traditional role in the holiday celebrations up here in Petersburg. Many of the favorites around town krumkake, shortbread, and spritz, are rooted in simple classic Norwegian baking
- [Alaska Cranberry Sauce](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/recipes/alaska-cranberry-sauce/) - Alaska Cranberry Sauce By Chef Therese Gorsich In early fall Chef Therese ventured forth to gather Alaska’s wild lowbush cranberries. Working with her harvest, she crafted this simple cranberry orange sauce. The berries, ruby red and high in antioxidants, are a seasonal treasure found here in Alaska and are used by local cooks in sauces,
- [Chocolate Pots du Crème](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/recipes/chocolate-pots-du-creme/) - Chocolate Pots du Crème By Chef Therese Gorsich A super quick and simple chocolate pots du crème, this one, which is a favorite aboard the Northern Song, comes together easily in a blender or food processor. One bite and you will swoon for seconds! INGREDIENTS 1 cup half & half (or 1/2 cup cream and
- [Marinated Sockeye Salmon with Crispy Shallots and Capers](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/recipes/almond-cardamom-granola-copy/) - Marinated Sockeye Salmon with Crispy Shallots and Capers By Chef Therese Gorsich On the Northern Song, canned Alaska salmon is featured often thanks to Chef Therese’s culinary creativity. One of her favorite ways to use this pantry item? Marinated Sockeye Salmon with Crispy Shallots and Capers. Inspired by the Spanish dish escabeche, which is cooked
- [Blueberry Rhubarb Chutney with Rosemary Thyme Crackers](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/yacht/recipes/blueberry-rhubarb-chutney-with-rosemary-thyme-crackers/) - Blueberry Rhubarb Chutney with Rosemary Thyme Crackers By Chef Therese Gorsich Alaskan’s have a long history of foraging and preserving the berries that grow wildly and abundantly here, and Chef Therese celebrates that legacy by picking lots of blueberries every summer. One favorite preparation? Blueberry Rhubarb Chutney served with cheese and rosemary thyme crackers! Blueberry and Rhubarb
- [SE Alaska Maps](https://alaskaseaadventures.com/southeast-alaska/se-alaska-maps/) - Southeast Alaska Maps The first day of your voyage you will realize that Southeast Alaska is like nothing you've ever experienced before, and it just keeps getting better. There is no direct road access to or among the islands of this remote region. The protected waterways of the Inside Passage offer the only means of transportation

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