| Alaska is the largest state in the United States. It is | | | | budget as well as your planned itinerary. |
| larger than the combind area of Texas, California and | | | | There are three main sailing routes through Alaska. |
| Montana, which are the next three largest states | | | | These are: The Inside Passage, Gulf & Glaciers and |
| after Alaska. The state's shoreline stretches an | | | | Only Alaska. All of them offer unique experiences and |
| astounding 54,000 kms which is one reason why a | | | | allow you to admire the unspoiled scenery of Alaska, |
| wonderful way to explore Alaska is by sailing along its | | | | its abundant wildlife and the magnificent glacier |
| coast. The other reason is of course the incredible | | | | activity. Alaska accounts for about half the world's |
| marine and wildlife you will encounter along your | | | | population of humpback whales. So just imagine |
| route. | | | | seeing a 40-ton whale breaking water as you cruise |
| You can sign up with a big cruise liner to sail through | | | | by! Bald eagles with 8-foot wingspans, caribou, |
| Alaska. But a far better alternative is to charter a | | | | moose, salmon, bears, sea lions, walrus, and over 300 |
| yacht. If you are an experienced sailor, then you can | | | | species of birds are all found in Alaska. With such a |
| go for a Bareboat Charter and be your own skipper. | | | | rich marine and wildlife, you can look forward to an |
| Others can opt for a Skippered Yacht Charter where | | | | exciting adventure on your holiday travel. |
| you will have an experienced local captain onboard | | | | By chartering your own yacht you also have the |
| and a small crew to look after your meals etc. | | | | freedom of charting your own course and sailing |
| Interestingly, the cost of a yacht charter is not as | | | | through narrow and relatively less-traveled passages |
| prohibitive as you would imagine and a little research | | | | that big cruise liners cannot access. |
| will help you identify a yacht charter that fits your | | | | |