Alaska, in America’s top north-west, is both the largest and most sparsely populated US state. This wilderness is known for its diverse terrain of mountains, forests, lakes and its abundant wildlife.
By boat, popular locations include Tracy Arm, where you can see the North and South Sawyer glaciers, both of which may suddenly release chunks of ice into the water. Also, there is Frederick Sound, where humpback whales can be observed from the safety of the yacht’s deck and Red Bluff Ba, which with its mountains, waterfalls and glistening ice fields, is home to brown bears who feast on the salmon here every August.
As well as stunning cruising grounds, Alaska is a destination for lovers of outdoor activities such as skiing, mountain biking, hiking and kayaking.
The Denali National Park is home to Denali (formerly named Mount McKinley), North America’s highest peak.
Charter itineraries in Alaska typically start in Juneau, the state’s capital. From here, even just a seven day cruise will enable you to take in number of significant highlights, including Tracy Arm and Red Bluff Bay, and the nine hot springs at Baranof, located just off the Chatham Strait, which sit next to a beautiful 30m waterfall.