Alaska Wilderness Charters offers exceptional eight-day trips through the Inside Passage, providing guests with adventure-filled memories of breathtaking scenery and amazing wildlife. Our classic yacht, Glacier Bear, is ideal for exploring Alaska's legendary wilderness.
Alaska Wilderness Charters
Alaska Wilderness Charters
Nothing matches the freedom and comfort of a custom Alaska charter. On each of our trips, we'll glide through pristine waterways aboard the 95' Glacier Bear, with unparalleled access to bears, eagles, orcas, and whales. Along our route, we'll cruise to the best locations to observe fjords, glaciers, and waterfalls. There simply is no better way to experience the joy of the mesmerizing Alaskan wilderness with your family or group.
Family and Friends
Alaska Wilderness Charters offers an unforgettable family vacation. You'll explore Alaska's rugged coast, hike through stunning landscapes, and paddle in tranquil coves among icebergs adrift in fjords.
Fly Fishing
The fishing opportunities change in Alaska's streams as the spring and summer seasons unfold. This is wilderness fishing at its best. On most days, we won't see visitors other than bears, eagles, and whales.
Photography
Join us aboard Glacier Bear for an amazing photo trip in Alaska's pristine wilderness. You'll capture breathtaking images of bears, eagles, orcas, and whales, plus fjords, glaciers, and icebergs—all in style and comfort.
Whale Watching
Embark on an exclusive journey in the pristine waterways of Alaska for an extraordinary whale-watching experience. We'll cruise each day aboard Glacier Bear, observing majestic humpback whales and orcas.
An experienced crew
Alaska Wilderness Charters provides exciting charters through the Inside Passage. With years of experience in Alaska's waterways and backcountry, our entire crew is passionate about the outdoors and provides an unforgettable wilderness adventure.
Retired U.S. Coast Guard skipper Neil Nickerson has a love for the outdoors and a desire to share Alaska's natural beauty with others. Our knowledgeable crew provides an engaging and informative experience—featuring the history of The Last Frontier and its' people, plus insights about the wildlife and beautiful wilderness we'll observe on each journey.
Our classic yacht
The 95' Glacier Bear offers a one-of-a-kind adventure that is perfect for anyone looking to explore Alaska's legendary wilderness. Our captain and crew are passionate about the outdoors and have years of experience in Alaska's backcountry.
We'll provide you with an unforgettable wilderness adventure. You'll see fjords, glaciers, icebergs, wildlife, and pristine waterways. Our 28' fishing tender For Reel is designed for fishing advocates who appreciate comfort and safety. So… relax and enjoy your voyage.
An extraordinary experience
The rugged Alaska coast offers limitless opportunities for uncrowded, pristine adventure. On your trip, you'll experience the astonishing blue-green waters of calm coves and bays, and observe haunting icebergs adrift in mystical fjords. You'll be awestruck by the amazing wildlife and breathtaking scenery of Southeast Alaska, home to brown bears, eagles, humpback whales, orcas, Dall's porpoises and Steller sea lions. Join Alaska Wilderness Charters on an incredible eight-day adventure.
Available trips in 2025
Join us for an eight-day Alaska expedition. We'll cruise through an amazing wilderness aboard Glacier Bear, our beautiful 95' yacht. This classic, well-appointed boat offers an outstanding platform from which to experience Alaska's legendary Inside Passage, an intricate network of pristine waterways, granite fjords, and islands of astonishing beauty.