ALASKA POWER YACHTS
The West Coast of North America, Alaska, British Columbia and the San Juan Islands offer a naturalist’s dream for cruising. Although the season is short, this craggy coastline offers immaculate harbors and bays, quaint fishing villages and sightings of orca whales, salmon fishing, and an up close look at glaciers & icebergs. Power yachts are a good choice for their indoor comfort, with heat for cooler days and wide windows for a panoramic view when the weather is misty. Distances between ports can be longer than in other locations, so a motor yacht with good stability is a great choice for this area.
Alaska is a wonderland of wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Summer in this magnificent region beckons a host of aquatic life including humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, salmon, sea otters, porpoises and puffins; not to mention the abundance of terrestrial animals that reveal themselves to the adventurous watcher.
Cruising amongst the many bays and islands will bring you face to face with untouched wilderness reserves, historical frontier towns rich in native culture and the opportunity to appreciate firsthand the wondrous forces of nature that thrive here. Whether your interests are kayaking, fishing, photography, or simply relaxing in the comfort of the yacht – this region is sure to inspire your sense of awe. Have you ever dreamed of sailing by a glacier as massive chunks of ice tumble down into the azure-blue waters? Or of going ashore in a deserted cove to hike through ancient spruce forests? Or anchoring in a protected creek and watching bears come down to the shore to fish? Or even being so close to humpback whales that you can hear them blow and feel the waves as they slap the water with their massive tails?
Most motor yacht based in Alaska are well suited to the cool climate and are sturdy enough to handle the large tides, rocky shore and fog. Many power yachts that charter started life as fishing yachts and have been upgraded with very comfortable interiors. Most of these vessels are between 50 and 90 feet in length and cater to groups from two to ten. There are super yachts available in the summer months from 80 to 130′, larger yachts will travel to this area to suit an owner and may also be available for charter.
There are also larger commercial vessels designed and inspected for carrying a larger number of passengers who wish to explore this isolated part of the Americas.
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