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If breathtaking mountainous views and unique marine life interest you, than an Alaska Yacht Charter could be the ideal adventure. While the lure of the tropics is hard to deny, Alaska captures the picturesque beauty of the arctic regions. Several regions and ports of call may be incorporated into innovative itinerary full of activities with stops in breathtaking cities such as Anchorage. For the avid fishermen and nature lover, the Southeast region of Alaska has a few coastlines such as Admiralty, Chichagof and Baranof that embody remote and frequent points of interest. No charter destination can surpass the views of white-capped mountain ranges and the opportunities to cruise along side hump back whales than those of an Luxury Alaska Yacht Charter.
The island of Admiralty has one of the densest populations of Brown Bears in the world. With a approximate population of 1700, the island is known as Kootzoowoo which translates to “The Fortress of the Bears.” Kootzoowoo is the native or Tlingit Indian name for this inshore gem of an island. Baranof Island is bordered on the outside of the Gulf Coast of Alaska and the inside by 100 mile long Chatham Straight, the Island is one of the most mountainous areas in Alaska. Baranof is the third largest island in the state of Alaska measuring 85 miles long and up to 20 miles wide, while its peaks soar 4,000 feet above sea level and 1,000 foot deep creeks nearly that cut the island practically in half. The small town of Sitka situated in a semi-protected sound on the outside coast of Baranof is the port of call and departure point for most of the extended excursions aboard the Adventurous. Although it is one of the smaller islands in Southeast Alaska, the Chichagof Island coastline remains to be one of the fascinating yet still secluded destinations to visit. The island boasts plentiful fishing, outstanding crabbing and Steelhead streams. On an Alaska Yacht Charter, EYC will provide an ingenious itinerary with an experienced captain that will venture through streams that are both renowned and remote. |