Begin your adventure with private transport to Auke Bay Harbour, approximately 12 miles from city centre Juneau. Board the Alpine Pursuit, a brand new 2025 Hewescraft Alaskan 250, powered by twin Yamaha 150 outboard motors. Enjoy the comfort and safety of a Coast Guard-certified vessel, fully insured and equipped for all weather conditions common to Southeast Alaska.

Choose from three distinct experiences on the Inside Passage, one of the most spectacular and wildlife-rich stretches of water on earth.

Opt for a private whale-watching charter and venture into humpback whale feeding grounds in the waters around Juneau and the broader Inside Passage. Encounter humpback whales surfacing and fluking at close range, orca pods, Steller sea lions hauled out on rocky outcroppings, sea otters floating in calm coves, and bald eagles overhead. Cut the engine in active whale areas and let the boat drift, experiencing the silence and proximity when a humpback surfaces nearby. Spot brown and black bears feeding along shorelines from the water, thanks to the local knowledge of your captain.

Alternatively, choose a private salmon fishing charter targeting king salmon and coho salmon in waters that take years to learn. Salmon season runs June 1 through September. King salmon season opens June 1 and runs through mid-July, with kings being the largest Pacific salmon and putting up a serious fight on the rod. Pink and chum salmon are available July through late August with near-constant action on the water. Coho salmon run August through end of September, fighting hard, running in large schools, and frequently setting off multiple rods simultaneously. All fishing gear is provided. After your trip, drop your catch directly at Alaska Dock to Door Processing, Juneau's premier fish processing service, where they handle filleting, vacuum sealing, flash freezing, and shipping your fish directly to your home address.

For a truly unique experience, opt for a Custom Expedition, a full-day private charter built entirely around your group. Anchor near active brown and black bear feeding areas to watch from the water at close range. Run remote island passages in the Inside Passage that most visitors never reach. Drift in humpback whale country with the engine off. Fish salmon in productive water that takes years of local knowledge to find. Enjoy a full food and drink spread aboard, including charcuterie, fresh provisions, and drinks, and build the entire day around what your group wants out of it. Custom Expeditions are popular with corporate executive teams, president's club groups, client entertainment outings, and anyone who wants a genuinely extraordinary day in one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth.