LOCATION
Southeast Alaska (Sitka, Alaska)
SEASON
April 15 through September 25.
CAPACITY
The Adventurous can accommodate six guests per trip. There are three guest cabins - two guests per cabin and two baths.
SPECIES
All five species of salmon, steelhead, Dolly Varden, halibut, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, ling cod, yellow eye (red) snapper, and a large number of bottom fish. Dungeness crab and Alaska spot prawns are also available.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Adventurous is the only charter vessel operating in Southeast Alaska built specifically to operate "extended" charter fishing and sightseeing cruises.
LENGTH OF STAY
Standard trips start on Sunday and end the following Friday. Spring steelhead trips begin on Saturday and end on Friday. Trips include five nights on board the Adventurous for standard trips, and six nights on board for steelhead trips.
THE FISHING
Southeast Alaska is home to one of the most fertile maritime environments on the planet. All five species of salmon, steelhead, halibut and a plethora of bottom fish abound in these waters. Leaving behind crowded fishing grounds on five day “live aboard” excursions, guests aboard the Adventurous will have access to the most remote and untouched fishing opportunities in all of Southeast Alaska.
Encompassing tens of thousands of miles of coastline, thousands of Islands and hundreds of rivers and streams, Southeast Alaska is a stream fishing paradise. Whether in pursuit of steelhead or salmon, the Adventurous gives you access to some of the most remote fishing opportunities in all of Alaska. Catering to both fly fisherman and light tackle enthusiasts, Alaska Charter Service has invested over 10 years in the exploration and pursuit of the top stream fisheries of the inside passage. Utilizing the Adventurous both as a luxurious "base camp" and a vehicle to gain access to remote river mouths and streams, guests have the option of fishing different areas every day. If targeting steelhead on the streams of Southeast Alaska, guests will access the shoreline and miles of rivers using a custom-built jet boat - sight-fishing, wading, and exploring some of the wildest streams in Alaska. Steelhead fishing from the Adventurous is ideal for the fly fisherman looking for true adventures!
BOATS AND EQUIPMENT OFFERED
For your safety, the Adventurous is well equipped with survival suits for the crew and every guest onboard. Additionally, the Adventurous is equipped with a life raft and emergency locator transmitter. Anglers access the shoreline and miles of rivers using a 14-foot Svenson-built aluminum Jet boat with a 45hp jet outboard and a 14 foot fiberglass skiff with a 15hp outboard. Guests have access to a full range of equipment and tackle from Sage, Winston, Islander, Penn and Chaos.
THE LODGING
Alaska Charter Service and the crew of the Adventurous believe the best experiences happen when you share them with friends and family, so your group of six family/and or friends will have exclusive use of the Adventurous. The boat features three guest cabins (each sleeping two guests,) two baths, a comfortable salon to relax in, and a full kitchen to provide filling meals. The Adventurous is 56 feet long and has a beam of 17 feet. She was constructed in 1993 at Delta Marine in Seattle, Wa. She's a sturdy, well-built vessel that cruises the Southeast Alaska waters like she was built for it (maybe she actually was!)
Enjoying meals with friends and family aboard the Adventurous can be one of the high points of any trip. With a dining room table surrounded by an ever-changing view, guests enjoy the entire spectrum of Alaskan cuisine. "Seafood at its best" would describe the meals aboard the Adventurous. With access to some of the finest and freshest fish and shellfish in Alaska, meals commonly center on the "catch of the day". Days begin with a satisfying breakfast, a midday break with a delicious lunch, happy hour with fresh appetizers, and an out-of-this-world dinner. The onboard chef will work with each group to ensure that everyone's expectations are met.
The amenities on board include the following:
Three double guest staterooms with double bunks
Crew quarters
Two restrooms: one full with shower, and one a half-bath
Comfortable salon with 6-person dining room table
Full galley including all household-size appliances
Washer/dryer
Full stereo system including Sirius radio
Water maker providing up to 1500 gallons of fresh water a day.
Two ten cubic foot freezers
Full hydraulics including shrimp pot puller and boom for launching skiffs
Full navigation and communication electronics to ensure safety
Satellite telephone
Live well for fresh crabs
110 volt power throughout the yacht - 24 hours a day.
2400 gallon fuel capacity supplying ample range for the region
RATES & DETAILS
2009
Cost is $3895.00 per person with a maximum of 6 guests per cruise. We do not mix and match guests. The Adventurous will be completely reserved for you and your friends.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Five nights and five days "lodging" on-board the Adventurous, five days of fishing (stream and saltwater), sightseeing, cruising, crabbing, shrimping, all meals, appetizers, snacks, coffee, tea and soft drinks on-board, all top-quality fishing gear, use of on-board jet boat and skiff, airport pick-up and drop-off, and all fish processing including commercial vacuum sealing, freezing, boxing and delivery to the airport.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Flights to Sitka, an Alaska fishing license and salmon tag, and gratuities for crew and guides. The cost of a fishing license is $30.00. A king salmon tag (required) is also $30.00.
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
A 50% deposit (per angler) of the total package cost for each trip is due to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures (YDFA) within 10 days of booking to secure the reservation. Guides and dates cannot be held or reserved without a deposit. YDFA reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100 per person for date changes after the initial reservation has been made. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
HOW TO GET THERE
The Adventurous almost always leaves from Sitka (but not always in the same direction.) Where the boat goes will usually depend on several things, most importantly - "What you want to do!" Five flights a day to Sitka connect through Seattle International Airport. Most guests joining the Adventurous arrive in Sitka via Alaska Airlines from Seattle the Saturday before the trip officially starts. You will be met at the airport in Sitka by an Adventurous crewmember and transferred to a local hotel. The first night in Sitka will allow you time to rest, dine, and tour Sitka before the trip starts on Sunday. On Sunday morning you will be met and transferred to the Adventurous where you will be introduced to the rest of the crew, tour the Adventurous, and depart Sitka.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Photo identification for airlines and Alaskan fishing license (available at lodge.) You can also purchase your fishing license on-line prior to your trip by visiting the following website: http://www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license/
NON-ANGLING ACTIVITIES
The complete customization of each cruise makes this operation very unique, and every trip is different. Each trip is based on the kinds of things you like to do (there are many, many choices). The service you get is above and beyond what most charters provide, or are even capable of. Nature and wildlife abound in this pristine paradise. From Orca whales to Alaska brown bears, there are few places on earth that have the abundance of wildlife found in the Southeastern Alaska wilderness. The Adventurous crew has a vast knowledge of the nature and wildlife in this area and will share that as you cruise the Inside Passage.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Each cruise aboard the Adventurous is completely customized, so there is no set itinerary.
Saturday
Most guests joining the Adventurous arrive in Sitka via Alaska Airlines from Seattle the Saturday before the trip begins. All guests will be met at the Airport in Sitka by an Adventurous crew person and transferred to a local Hotel.
Sunday
On this morning guests will be met and transferred to the Adventurous. Once breakfast is complete it's time to get underway. After a short cruise through the picturesque Sitka harbor, the adventure begins. Leaving Sitka behind, the first morning will normally take the boat through winding channels to nearby fishing grounds. Here you will have the chance to wet a line. Late in the afternoon of the first day, you will once again navigate through the islands and passages of Southeast Alaska. The afternoon and evening will be occupied by setting the first string of shrimp gear and/or crab pots. With the "gear" in the water it's off to one of a thousand secluded anchorages, to enjoy a fabulous meal, discuss the experiences of the day, and think about tomorrow's options.
Monday through Wednesday
Each day begins with an early breakfast before beginning the day's activities. First it's time to check the shrimp or crab gear. Using the on-board hydraulic puller makes it easy. Once the gear is stored, the boat will pull anchor and get underway, allowing you to fish and sightsee your way through Southeast Alaska. Each evening finds the Adventurous in a different remote anchorage where the mountains meet the sky and the wilds of Alaska are just outside the window. Without a set itinerary, each day can include many different activities such as stream fishing, saltwater fishing, cruising, beach combing, whale watching, and more.
Thursday
On the fifth day you will fish, cruise, and sightsee your way back to port, arriving in late afternoon at the Sitka marina. Enjoy a final delicious meal with the Adventurous safely moored in the harbor and stay onboard for your final night in Alaska.
Friday
With bags packed and the fresh seafood boxed, you will be transferred to the airport by Adventurous crew members to meet your flight home.
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