Alaska Wilderness Explorer Boat Tours
Explore Farther Into Southeast Alaska
Spend four hours exploring Southeast Alaska’s forested islands, remote shorelines, and coastal waterways on a private tour for up to six guests. The Wilderness Explorer gives your group more time to travel farther and watch for wildlife, with routes shaped by conditions and sightings never guaranteed.
Private Tours, Premium Comfort
- A private boat for up to six guests and a professional captain.
- Modern equipment, a heated cabin, and an enclosed marine bathroom.
- Complimentary bottled water, soft drinks, and light snacks.
- Coastal scenery and opportunities to observe wildlife.
Pricing & Reservations
Your booking reserves the entire boat for your private group of up to six. The same boat price applies whether one person or six people join. Individual seats are not sold.
Your reservation is confirmed only after the booking arrangements are completed.
What to Bring
Dress in layers and bring rain protection and a camera. You may bring additional food and beverages, including beer and wine. Hard alcohol is not permitted.
Cruise Visits & Meeting Arrangements
Pickup and transportation arrangements will be made at the time of booking.
We will help coordinate the tour around your ship’s schedule. Routes and any stops depend on weather, conditions, and your group’s interests.
More Time to Explore Alaska’s Coast
Along the way, keep your eyes open for humpback whales, orcas, Dall’s porpoises, sea otters, sea lions, bald eagles, and other wildlife. The extended tour provides more time to explore and opportunities to encounter marine life in its natural environment.
Depending on weather, conditions, and your group’s interests, your captain may also incorporate stops or additional points of interest along the way. Perfect for guests who want a more extensive exploration of Southeast Alaska’s natural beauty.
Every tour is exclusively private for up to six guests, with a heated cabin and enclosed marine bathroom. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Coastal Scenery & Wildlife Encounters
Explore images of island scenery and representative Alaska wildlife, from whales and sea lions to bald eagles. The Wilderness Explorer gives your group more time on the water to enjoy coastal surroundings and watch for wildlife. Routes depend on conditions, and the animals shown are not guaranteed sightings.
Wildlife photos include illustrative stock imagery from elsewhere in Alaska, including eagle and sea lion photos from near Homer and Kenai Fjords.
Before Your Private Boat Tour
Does the price change for a smaller group?
Your booking reserves the entire boat for your group of up to six. Smaller groups pay the full private-boat price shown in the booking card; individual seats are not sold.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. Humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, sea lions, seals, eagles, and other wildlife may be seen, but every outing is different.
Can children and cruise passengers join?
Yes. Children are welcome. Cruise guests should share their ship and port schedule. Pickup and transportation arrangements will be made at the time of booking.
What happens if it rains?
Heated cabins provide shelter from changing weather. Operations remain subject to the captain’s safety and weather decisions.
Are drinks and snacks included?
Bottled water, soft drinks, and light snacks are included. You may bring additional food, beer, or wine. Hard alcohol is not permitted.