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Majestic Sealife
Alaska Glacier Trip
Six nights/ seven days sailing through breathtaking South East Alaska. While on this trip you will have the opportunity to whale watch, view sea lions, bird watch, see glaciers and icebergs, go on nature hikes, forage for wild edibles, fish for salmon (halibut is additional cost), and kayak in the wilderness.
This trip picks up in Juneau and drop off in Juneau.
Day One.
Pick up in Juneau. Sail and anchor in Taku Harbor for the night 20 miles approximately 2.5 hours underway. Enjoy the scenery and look for bears that frequent this harbor.
Day Two.
Have breakfast underway to our next anchorage at Tracy arm entrance cove 26 miles approximately 3.5 hours underway. Take the rest of the day to go Kayaking and hiking around this beautiful cove.
Day Three.
Travel in the early morning to Dawes glacier 25 miles about 3.5 hours underway depending on how thick the ice bergs are, arrive around mid day and spend the rest of the day kayaking or using the dingy to enjoy this spectacular place. This is a tide water glacier which you can watch clave into the ocean, observe seals and their pups on ice bergs and take in all the wonder. Then relax and enjoy dinner underway to our anchorage at Tracy Arm Entrance Cove.
Day Four.
Sail to Snug Cove in Gambier cove 32 miles approximately 4 hours underway. Enjoy the early morning sail. After we anchor enjoy this beautiful cove full of streams to explore by kayak keep your eyes out for the resident brown bears. Set a few crab and shrimp traps. Enjoy the Alaskan Wilderness.
Day Five.
Sail to Good Island a short trip 5.5 miles about 45 minutes underway. Anchor and explore this new area. try your hand a salmon fishing! enjoy another day surrounded by Alaskas beauty.
Day Six.
Sail to Taku Harbor for the night 44 miles underway approximately 5.5 hours underway. Explore the land and all it has to offer.
Day Seven.
Head back to Juneau 23 miles about 3 hours underway. Catch your flight home. Enjoy the sail back while watching whales, eagles and otters.
Rates
Gypsy Wind is now booking for the summer of 2021! Please contact us soon to secure your adventure dates.
Gypsy Wind offers all inclusive trips to take the stress out of your vacation! Here is a list of everything we include once you arrive to he boat.
Included onboard Gypsy Wind
- Gourmet meals and snacks.
- Non-alcoholic beverages.
- Guided kayaking excisions.
- Guided fishing trips. (extra cost for halibut fishing)
- Hiking and shore exploration trip.
- All ship board expenses.
Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverage, the state of Alaska does not allow us to provide these drinks. We can order them ahead of time or pick them up on your way to the yacht.
- State fishing license. Easily purchased online.
- Personal rain gear.
- Crew gratuity. Recommended 10% to 18%.
7 day. 6 night trips are $28,000 for up to 6 guests. 3 staterooms each with ensuite bathroom and shower. This includes all your food, activities and onboard operation cost.
To experience more of Alaska you are encouraged to extend your trip to make it as long as you want. Please contact us for pricing on longer trips and for up to date availability Please call Captain Jonathan Yoors at 978 846 6850.
Supplies and Gear
Southeast Alaska is a beautiful place. It has one of two temperate rain forests in the world, this also means that it rains fairly often. There is no bad weather just bad clothing. It is very important to pack the correct gear to get the very most out of your charter in Alaska! Below is a packing list that we recommend you fallow as much as possible.
1. Rain Boots. You will use these everyday.
2. Rain jacket and rain pants.
3. A nice hat.
4. Sweat shirt or sweater.
5. A good camera, and or video camera.
6. Hiking stick if you have one you like, we can always make one here from a nice tree.
7. Warm cloths just in case it is cold or rainy out.
8. All you personal toiletries.
9. A sense of adventure!
Custom Trip
The crew of Gypsy Wind has a lot of experience in cruising in southeast Alaska. We would be happy to build a trip to suite your specific expectations. If you have been dreaming of seeing glaciers, going to a hot springs, fishing for a giant salmon and hiking in the rain forest we can make that happen. Please shoot us an mail or a phone call and let us build you the trip of a life time!!
978-846-6850
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