Captained Charters & expeditions

Access Alaska's Winter playground by sailboat! 

Step aboard as crew and learn hands-on skills to help set sail and navigate the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park.  Enjoy backcountry skiing off the beach for sea to summit runs, with hot meals and cozy evenings back on the boat. Sleep like a baby. Repeat for 7-10 days

Advanced skiers only.  Must have Avi1 certificate. 

Additional fee for certified ski guide.

April 2026

The days are getting longer and the snow has been accumulating all winter! 

We've opened up the calendar for April.  First come first serve booking. 

Price

$5,950 - for the boat, captain included

$7,900 - 10 days/9 nights, captain included

      4 guests maximum.

The Boat

Madrona has two cabins, plus two couches, and one head. She's equipped with a full galley where meals will be prepared and shared family-style, just like the cleaning duties. We'll tow along a dinghy to shuttle our gear and ourselves ashore.  Don't worry, there's also a nice operational diesel heater. 

Speaking of meals, you are responsible for planning, shopping, & provisioning the boat for your meals and expeditions. Captain Nate will provide 3 group meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) but please include him in your plans for shared meals aboard. Plan on packing your own lunches, whether sandwiches, or something more gourmet. There are no services outside of Seward for water, fuel, or alcohol. You are limited to conserving the 40 gallons of water. Don't forget your own alcoholic beverages of choice. 

Can I hire a cook?

Yes! Provisioning the boat is a big job, and cooking after a long day sounds rough.

Bring Kate along (2026 only) to take care of the meal planning, provisioning, cooking and cleaning! You will select from a list of menu options for your meals and Kate will do the rest!

Additional fee: $2,450

What to bring

• Skis or Splitboard, boots, skins
• Poles, helmet, goggles
• Shovel + probe + beacon
• Wool Base layers
• Puffy/Insulating jacket
• Hard Shell, Ski pants/bibs
• Gloves + extra pair
• Wool socks
• Neck gaiter/buff
• Beanies
• Tall waterproof boots/ Xtra Tuffs
• Soft Ski bags can be helpful for storing skis
• Collapsible duffel bag

What is accessible from Seward?

Peaks within Resurrection Bay are most easily accessible from Seward, from the beaches in Thumb Cove and Bull Dog Cove. To get out further requires rounding capes with the possibility of bigger waters and sea conditions. We will plan for the best weather window to reach Aialik Bay and Northwestern Fjords, where more peaks are accessible from the beaches.

It's possible to explore East into Day Harbor or even SW Prince William Sound in a week if weather permits.

How do we get to shore?

We will tow a dinghy along behind the boat, anchor safely in a nearby cove, then shuttle people and gear to shore. These approaches can require walking in shallow water, so Xtra Tuffs are recommended for getting to shore.

No guarantees

This is an outdoor expedition where several factors must play together for success, and the weather is the biggest uncertainty. Given where we are and the forces of nature, we take every precaution and prepare for safe sailing and a safe expedition up and down mountains. We will do our best to ensure the technical aspects of the boat and equipment are working, but we unfortunately cannot guarantee that we will ski everyday.

Coming from out of state?

The closest airport is Anchorage International Airport.

• Drive: 2 - 2.5 hour drive from Anchorage
• Shuttle: Red Eye Rides has several trips a day throughout the year, as well as to/from other convenient locations.

ONLINE BOOKING -

 BOOK 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS 

 BOOK 10 DAYD/9 NIGHTS

Photos courtesy of Craig Wolfrom