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Prince William Sound's Best Sightseeing and Wildlife Tours
Prince William Sound is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places on planet Earth. Wildlife including whales, porpoise, sea lions, seals, sea otters, eagles, black bear, goats, puffins and eagles are year-round residents. The waters of Prince William Sound are protected from the Gulf of Alaska by two large islands which block ocean swell and keep the waters relatively calm most days. The scenery, wildlife and protected waters make Prince William Sound thee place to experience Alaska's magnificent coastline.
Experience the very best of Alaska! Join us for an incomparable 4-5 day cruise on Prince William Sound - endless breathtaking scenery, active tidewater glaciers, waterfalls, towering mountains, temperate rainforests, abundant wildlife, solitude from the crowds and magical protected coves to spend evenings anchored in. Wilderness lovers will not be disappointed! Incomparable wildlife viewing opportunities! Our guests are able to view sea lions, sea otters, eagles, porpoise and seals 100% of the time, puffins and whales 99% of the time and bears 90% of the time. One day during lunch in a protected passage humpback whales breached close to our yacht. One of our guests made the comment, "This is like being in a zoo." Activity options include viewing tidewater glaciers, hiking in the rainforests, whale watching, bird watching, fishing, shrimping, beachcombing, a salmon hatchery tour, viewing sea otters, sea lions, seals, eagles, bears and other wildlife in their environment. Kayaking is also available for a small additional fee. Ever watched salmon jumping up waterfalls or bears feeding on salmon on television? You can see it up close and personal on our tours & with no commercials!!!
We now offer 2 very different boats to experience our Prince William Sound adventures - aboard our luxury 50' yacht Good Times or aboard our 40' vessel Fools' Gold, bare boat style. Each boat carries up to 6 passengers on multi-day trips. Good Times, our 50' yacht, offers a crew of 2, meals, fishing guides, sightseeing guide, fish cleaning, tackle, bait, ice, bedding and more - just show up, we'll take care of the rest. Our 50' yacht offers 3 private cabins, 2 heads, 2 showers, and a covered deck for less than perfect days. Trips are usually 4 or 5 days, although shorter and longer trips are possible. Fool's Gold, our 40' vessel, offers an ala carte/do-it-yourself option with less luxury and comfort at a lower price. We provide the boat and Captain, you have the option of bringing your own sleeping bags, groceries, bait, ice, etc., or we can provide these items for an additional fee. You pay for the fuel actually used and pay deck hand wages if you prefer to have someone do the cooking and cleaning. Fool's Gold has 2 open sleeping areas with limited privacy, 1 head, no shower. Outside decks are excellent for fishing and sightseeing. Trips available from 2 to 5 days. Experience matters - David Pinquoch, owner of Alaska Good Time Charters LLC, will be your Captain and host on most charters. David is a 45 year Alaska resident and has spent more than 20 years in Prince William Sound. He knows where the wildlife will be at different times of the season, knows how to approach animals without undue disturbance and has a wealth of knowledge about Prince William Sound, its history, its wildlife and its future. Call today and David will personally create a custom Prince William Sound adventure that caters to your parties interests and captures the highlights of the season.
Book a 5 day trip and get a extra night aboard free!
4 day trips begin Sunday night, Monday, Monday night or Tuesday. 5 day trips begin Sunday night, Monday or Monday night. Boarding time on 4 day 3 night and 5 day 4 night charters is 9 a.m. with disembarking at 4-6 p.m. Boarding time on the night before option is 6 p.m. The night after option extends your trip until approximately 10 a.m. the next morning and includes an extra dinner and breakfast. 2-5 Day 40' Fool's Gold Multi-day Rate for up to 6 Passengers(Introductory priced - Save $250 per day)
Bare Boat Rate includes Captain, vessel and fishing poles. Fuel, food, sleeping bags, bait, ice, fishing lures and deck hand additional. Additional items may be added ala carte. Meal preparation requires deck hand. Deposit/Reservation Policy Single party bookings require a deposit of $3000, or full payment if less than $3000. Deposits are 95% refundable up to 30 days from receipt of deposit. Deposits become non-refundable 31 days from receipt of deposit. Balance is due 60 days before departure and is non-refundable. Split party bookings (two or more parties) require full payment to confirm reservations and payments are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation Alaska Good Time Charters LLC will attempt to book a replacement party and if successful, refund a portion of your payment. Note - Rates are approximate only. Exact rate not determined until hotels and tour package options chosen. E-mail or call for exact quote.
Spectacular out of the ordinary adventure!! Glacier tours are one of Alaska's biggest attractions. Many of our guests have commented they enjoyed the hike and hatchery tour more than the visit to the glaciers suggesting our 7 hour tour is one of the top glacier tours in Alaska. Combining 3 activities into one also makes this tour a great value. Our 7 hour tour combines our Blackstone Glacier Tour with a short moderate hike to a hidden waterfall and a guided tour of the largest salmon hatchery in North America. The hike is approximately ½ mile long starting with a set of stairs that climb up through rainforest to a series of boardwalks that travel through an Alaska Marine State Park to Lake Bay's incredible hidden waterfall. On the way down to the salmon hatchery you'll cross a bridge over a stream that is often filled with salmon and is a popular hangout for bald eagles and black bear. At the hatchery your guide will explain the operation of the hatchery and discuss some of the latest science that has improved hatchery performance. At the completion of the hatchery tour a shuttle boat will transport you back to the Fool's Gold. In June and early July up to 100 bald eagles have been present at the hatchery. From mid - July through August black bear are sighted most trips.
7 hour glacier tour departs 9 am with return approximately 4:30 p.m. Available June 10-August 31. Later dates available for groups of 6-18. 7 Hour Glacier, Hatchery and Hike Tour Rates
Blackstone Bay is a truly unique experience, offering a cliff hanging glacier, two tidewater glaciers, land based glaciers, waterfalls and wildlife- a glimpse of what the last ice age may have been like. Tour includes the sights seen on our dinner cruise plus a close up view of tidewater glaciers and more opportunities to viewing wildlife. Time is spent in front of the glaciers listening to the thunder as they crack and break on their descent down the mountains. Cracking often precedes "calving" - when the ice breaks off a glacier and crashes to the sea. Although our day trip vessel could be certified for 30 passengers we carry a maximum of 18 passengers to allow front row rail space for everyone and preventing the vessel from feeling over crowded.
5 hour glacier tour departs 9 am with return approximately 2 pm. Available June 1-August 31. Earlier and later dates available for groups of 6-18. 5 Hour Blackstone Glacier Tour RatesNew !!!! Exclusive Private Party Option - Families, friends and small groups now have the option of booking at our individual rate or book the boat just for your party for a few dollars more. No longer do you have to pay for 18 passengers to have the boat exclusively
Charter the boat exclusively for a custom Prince William Sound adventure, research or transportation. Weddings, funerals, an all day whale watch or glacier trip - You name it, we can probably do it.
Custom tours are available May 1- October 31 from 2-12 hours. Guest Comments Dave, I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how much we enjoyed the 4 days we spent on the GOOD TIMES. We had a wonderful time. We could not have imagined that we would have seen the amazing amount of scenery and wildlife the you were able to show us. It was truly a thrilling adventure. The fishing was great, something eastern smallmouth bass fisherman just don't get to do. The halibut gives a real battle. I have never cared for the taste of salmon but what we caught and you and Devon prepared were absolutely fantastic. The food was excellent through out the entire trip. I particularly want to mention the time we spent at the glacier, it was a great experience. Thank you for having a flexible schedule, allowing for us to be able to see and photograph the wildlife we wanted. I will highly recommend your services to anyone. Thanks Again, Denny "Where else can you awaken to the smell of bacon, eggs, and coffee, stroll to the bow of the boat and watch whales, otters, eagles and porpoise and fish for halibut - ALL BEFORE LUNCH!!?" St. Petersburg, Florida "We planned this trip for 5 years and it was everything we hoped and then some. Thanks for a wonderful lifetime memory. You guys are great." Tampa, Florida "Our first boat trip ever and it was great! The sightseeing was unbelievable." Houston, Texas "Wow! We had great expectations for this trip and you exceeded them. It was perfect. Great food, great Captain with lots of knowledge and great sights. Thanks." Isle of Palms, SC "Saw everything, whales full breach, fantastic trip and people. I can't imagine life any better." Blair, Nebraska "Glaciers, killer whales, eagles, puffins, humpback whales, porpoise, bears, sea lions, sea otters, great anchorages, shrimp, salmon & great trip!" Morro Bay, California "Incredible experience - fish, whales, scenery, glaciers, great company and superb food. David - you are a true professional charter captain as well as a naturalist and a gentleman. Kudos to Alaska Good Time Charters" Hopewell, New Jersey "Thanks for this slice of heaven, great job of spoiling us. We will be back!" Winslow, Illinois. Alaska Glacier and Wildlife Tours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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