Pacific Northwest / Alaska Yacht Charters

Imagine yourself exploring the sounds of Alaska aboard a luxury, crewed yacht charter - glaciers in the background, whales breaking the surface nearby. Relax and enjoy the numerous islands and inlets. Feel the peace and serenity while your eyes feast on the unspoiled beauty.

Allow us to custom tailor your luxury, crewed Alaska (Pacific Northwest) yacht charter. Our knowledge of Alaska / Pacific Northwest charter yachts, crews, destinations and cruising itineraries is unmatched! We personally inspect each yacht, meet the captains, sample the chefs' cuisine and evaluate the service offered by each yacht crew. Contact us today!

View a sample Alaska Yacht Charter Itinerary.

	Read an article about chartering in southeast Alaska, and featuring Northrop & Johnson Worldwide Yacht Charters: Yachting Magazine (Mar. 1998) - 'Alaska Song'

Weather

Sitka's weather can be very unpredictable so it's best to layer clothing with a short sleeve shirt, a sweater and a light waterproof jacket (Sitka is located in the Tongass National Rainforest and receives approximately 95 inches of precipitation annually). Average daily high temperatures range from 61°F in July to 37.5°F in December. You can easily add or peel layers depending on weather changes or your activity. Comfortable, weather resistant walking shoes are a must year-round!

Travel

Alaska Airlines provides daily service into Sitka. For reservations & flight information call 1.800.426.0333. In Sitka, call 907.966.2926. Or, visit AlaskaAir.com.

Best Buys

Traditional Tlingit designs in silver work, totem poles, carvings, masks and woven baskets; Russian lacquer boxes, nesting dolls, icons, and paintings; contemporary Alaskan artwork, sculpture, and wearable art; and gold nugget jewelry can be found in stores throughout the community.

Gourmets will find Alaskan delicacies such as canned or smoked salmon and wild berry products. The quality and variety of items found in Sitka is unsurpassed in other communities throughout the Inside Passage.

Outstanding Restaurants

Bayview Restaurant, (407 Lincoln St; 907.747.5440) is a bright, pleasant café with large windows overlooking sweeping views of the islands, mountains, boats, and sparkling waters of Sitka Sound. Sample Russian cuisine such as a hearty bowl of borscht or piroshki. Dinner includes locally caught seafood.

The Channel Club, (2906 Halibut Point Rd; 907.747.9916), located seven miles from downtown, serves the best steaks in Sitka, fresh seafood and a salad bar filled with 35 salads. The windows look out to Sitka Sound and the interior is bush Alaska, complete with moose antlers, crab shells, and glass fish balls hanging from the walls.

Alaska / Pacific NW Yacht Charter Cruising Area