moderate
5 days
Participants should have good endurance for multi-day boating and occasional short hikes.
Sail through Alaska’s Prince William Sound on a 5-day live-aboard cruise featuring glaciers, whales, and playful porpoises. Small groups and fresh ocean fare make this a unique marine adventure.
Glacier & Wildlife Boat Charters in Prince William Sound - Anchorage
Glacier & Wildlife Boat Charters in Prince William Sound - Anchorage
Glacier & Wildlife Boat Charters in Prince William Sound - Anchorage
Embark on a breathtaking 5-day live-aboard adventure in Prince William Sound, where stunning glaciers, playful Dall Porpoises, and majestic whales await. Experience intimate small group tours, explore hidden wildlife, and savor fresh ocean delicacies. This unique journey promises unforgettable memories and a deep connection with nature's wonders.
Prince William Sound has more than thousands of miles of coastline, endless islands, and hundreds of glacier fjords, almost more than a person can explore in a life-time. Want to start that exploration? Enjoy some of the most beautiful sites in Prince William Sound during our 5 day adventure aboard Castaways. Let our knowledge captains guide you into the sound and show you some of the hidden secrets we have found over the years. We know where to look for those black bears feasting on salmon to some of the most beautiful waterfalls you will ever see.
During the trip you will enjoy watch Dall Porpoise play in our wakes as we cruise through the sound. Visit two different tide water glacier, the Columbia Glacier and the Meares Glacier, both being amazing unique. We will also go by a sea lion hull out where you will see hundreds of sea lions basking in the sun and fighting for prime spots and dominance. On almost all our trips we see both orcas and humpback whales cruising in the sound.
Enjoy daily taking the small boat out for a ride or kayak tours, an excellent way to get closer to the wildlife without disturbing them and getting some amazing photos. You will also enjoy the bounty of the ocean on our trips, from spot prawns to fresh halibut for dinners. On the right tides we will even go out and collect from calms for appetizers, you will get to be part of harvest dinner from the bounty of the ocean.
Our small group tours are personal and will leave you wanting to be back and explore more next season with us. We take small groups of 4-6 people out into the sound to have an amazingly custom trip for the price of a normal cruise. Enjoy our normal 5 day, 4 night trips, or we can help you come up with a custom trip options.
Cost: $2,600 per person for groups of 4-6. We depart 8 am the first day and arrive back around 6 pm the last day of the trip
Weather on the Sound can change quickly; bring waterproof layers to stay dry and warm.
Wildlife can appear at a distance—binoculars enhance whale and bird watching.
Protect your skin and local ecosystems by choosing environmentally friendly sunscreen.
Maintain safe distance from marine animals to avoid disturbing their natural behavior.
Prince William Sound was historically inhabited by the Alaska Natives before becoming a hub for the 1964 earthquake aftermath studies.
Operators follow strict guidelines to reduce disturbance to wildlife and preserve the delicate marine environment.
Protects against rain and cold winds common on the Sound.
summer specific
Essential for wet decks and possible shore excursions.
summer specific
Helpful for spotting distant wildlife and glaciers.
Captures the sweeping landscapes and wildlife encounters.