Itineraries and Cruising
On The Adventurous
Joining the Adventurous and her crew our guests find themselves not only on a sport fishing and sightseeing trip, but taking part in an experience that is interactive, and ever changing. Alaska's inside passage is the largest protected waterway on earth and the diversity of trips vary greatly week to week and year to year depending on customer anticipation, weather and time of year. Each cruise is customized for you, so there is no set itinerary. After you and your guests arrive on board, we will sit down with you and talk about your options, and what you would like to do. A basic sample itinerary of what a charter cruise aboard the Adventurous is similar to this:
Most guests joining the Adventurous arrive in Sitka via Alaska Airlines/Seattle the Saturday before their trip. All guests will be met at the Airport in Sitka by an Adventurous crew person and transferred to a local Hotel. The first night in Sitka will allow our guests time to rest, dine and tour Sitka before their cruise begins.
Sunday morning guests are met and transferred to the Adventurous where they will be introduced to the rest of the crew, the Adventurous, and enjoy a hot breakfast.
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 us through winding channels to nearby fishing grounds. Here we will have the chance to wet a line and enjoy the beauty of Southeast Alaska.
With the first fish landed and photos taken by late afternoon of the first day, our guests will find us navigating 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 and go over the experiences of the day and think about tomorrow's options.
Monday morning, It's up early for a fresh breakfast and time to get on with the days activities. First it's time to check the shrimp or crab gear. Using the onboard hydraulic puller makes it easy, as Alaska's delicious cold-water shrimp and crab come aboard, promising another sensational dinner.
Once the gear is stored, we hoist anchor and get underway, to fish and sightsee our way through other pars of Southeast Alaska. You will find yourself eager to see what is next, the possibility of landing a monster King or Halibut, or maybe catching a glance at an uninterested Brown Bear feeding at the mouth of a stream. All these sights are extremely realistic. We can't reiterate enough that a quality digital camera is recommended.
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 as we sit down for another great dinner. Dinner conversation will undoubtedly include what tomorrow could bring. Without a set itinerary and endless possibilities each day could include many different activities such as: stream fishing, saltwater fishing, cruising, beach combing, whale watching, and the choices goes on.
Southeast Alaska is a playground for outdoorsman, fisherman, and those that simply enjoy the beauty of nature and wildlife. The professional crew of the Adventurous will assist our guests in utilizing not only the Adventurous, but also their knowledge of Southeast Alaska, to ensure that each day exceeds the expectations of our guests.
The fifth day is always enjoyable, but slightly sad as we fish, cruise, and sightsee our way back to port and arrive in late afternoon at our starting point, the Sitka marina. Reflecting on a great week we will enjoy another delicious meal with the Adventurous safely moored in the harbor and our guests will stay onboard for their final night in Alaska.
Friday morning is always busy as our guests pack up, the crew boxes and prepares the weeks catch for the trip home. With bags packed and the seafood boxed, all guests will be transferred to the airport by Adventurous crew members to meet their flights home.
Cuisine aboard the Adventurous
During Your Alaska Five Day Charter
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, our guests enjoy a scrumptous Alaskan cuisine. Seafood
at its best would describe the meals aboard the Adventurous. With
access to some of the finest 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. Our onboard chef will work with each group to
ensure that everyone's expectations are met.
Although seafood is the center of many meals aboard the Adventurous, homemade pizza, hot sandwiches, soups and salads are just a few examples of other cuisine our guests may expect. All groups will be sent a basic menu or "wish list" before their charter and have the option of requesting any special meal while aboard the Adventurous. Non-seafood eaters not to worry, simply state your dining preferences on the "wish list" and we will try our best to accommodate your requests.
