Frequently Asked Questions

When do your trips leave? Where do you go?

We're a comfortable, fast, beachable charter boat, not a big tour operator. This means that you pick the times and the places we go! We'll help you decide, and Captain Gerry is your expert guide but it's your trip!

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Can you tell me about your sightseeing trips? What are my options?

The best way to learn about them is right here:

• Whale Watching & Wildlife
• Glaciers & Wildlife
• Accessible Adventures
• Custom Tours

This website also has info about your friendly, knowledgeable captain, and maps, a natural history guidebook, and more! If you have further questions, we'd be happy to answer them by e-mail at sea@alaska.net; or call toll free at (888) 471-2312 (local number is (907) 472-2312).

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Is such-and-such a date and time open? For example, in mid-summer we're often asked, "We just arrived in Alaska. Do you have any availability in the next few days/today?"

Possibly. The later the time slot, the better your chances. During peak season, chances are slim we'll be able to fit a longer trip into a specific time slot at the last minute. We're very busy June through mid-August, but there are sometimes last-minute openings available. We are particularly amenable to fitting in last-minute sightseeing trips. In particular, we might be able to double you up with a previously-booked trip, and you might save money as a result. The only way to find out is to e-mail us or sea@alaska.net or call toll free at (888) 471-2312 (if you're in Whittier, use our local number: (907) 472-2312).

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Can you recommend a trip?

It depends on what you want to see and how long a trip you want. If you want a longer trip seeing spectacular glaciers and rugged mountains, have a look at the College Fjord Plus! trip--eight hours. For five-hour tours that are somewhat similar, see the Esther Passage/Barry Arm trip or the Blackstone Bay Plus Wildlife trip. If you've just got to see whales during late summer, it'll take a long time to get to the prime whale viewing waters. That's why our whale watching trips are 10-11 hours--and worth it. In summer 2002 we had many amazing successes, with multiple breachings and whales seeming to play around the boat! We have other options as well (see the links under "Can you tell me about your sightseeing trips?" above), but these have been our most popular.

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How much do your sightseeing tours cost?

See the links above for all tour pricing information. Prices range from $99 to $225 per person, with a 4 person minimum, except for the full-day whalewatching trip (a 3-person minimum). We also offer custom trips at $125/hour, or at daily rates of $800 and up.

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How likely are we to see whales on a whalewatching trip?

We've encountered humpback whales on over 90% of our whale trips since 1999. Our sighting rate for orcas on the same trips has ranged from about 33% - 50%. Read more on the Whale Watching & Wildlife page.

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Can you recommend a place to stay in Whittier for the night before or after the trip?

We usually recommend June's Whittier B & B, (888) 472-2396, located in Begich Towers. Other options are the Anchor Inn, (877) 870-8787, in its own building, and Soundview Getaway B & B, (800) 515-2358, located in the Sportsman Inn building.

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Kayak shuttle questions

We're planning a kayak trip in the Sound. Where do you recommend we go?

It depends on how much time you have, your budget for a shuttle, your experience kayaking, and any initial ideas or preferences of your own. If your budget is very small and you're dead set on getting a trip-share discount, that can be a factor as well (you might decide to go to a certain spot because you can trip share with another party being picked up from there, for example). Gather this information (the more the better) and, if you're going to be renting a kayak locally, it'd be better to have Prince William Sound Kayak Center or Alaska Sea Kayakers help you plan out your trip. If you're renting from elsewhere or have your own, give us a call.

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Can we get a discount if another party is going our way?

Maybe--we set up our trip-sharing page just for that purpose. We offer discounts of up to 33% on some shared trips.

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Where can we rent a kayak in Whittier?

For kayaking trips, we recommend and often network with Prince William Sound Kayak Center (907-472-2452 or toll free 877-472-2452). We also work with Alaska Sea Kayakers (907-472-2534 or toll free 877-472-2534). For other kayaking-related questions, contact the friendly folks at these outfitters.

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