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Join an intimate cruise adventure that has been refined over the course of 40 years. In 1979, Michael McIntosh, descendant of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, founded The Boat Company as a nonprofit cruise line and first set sail on the M/V Liseron with a group of neighbours to explore Alaska’s special “Inside Passage.”
Hiking, nature walks, beach-combing
Kayaking
Stream, lake and shore fishing, and trolling from 20′ skiffs
Wildlife viewing (binoculars in every room)
Reading, videos/DVDs, cards and games in the salon
Trained naturalist guides
Entertaining and educational presentations
M/V Liseron
7 nightsOvernight Hotel Stay
9 May ‘26Sitka
16 May ‘26Arrive in your embarkation port and enjoy a free complimentary stay at the Juneau Ramada or Southeast Resorts in Sitka. Shuttle services are provided to the hotel including luggage transfer.
Meet Your Guest Coordinator: Enjoy a short walk or ride from the hotel to your vessel, guided by our friendly Guest Coordinator. Embarkation & Onboard Activities: Once aboard, join the captain for a welcome speech, participate in safety drills, and engage in informative talks about local fishing and wildlife. Evening Festivities: Unwind with a delightful cocktail hour followed by a delicious dinner. Scenic Overnight: The vessel anchors in a picturesque nearby cove, offering a serene end to your first sailing day.
Each trip is unique— different wildlife sightings, new people and a personalized experience— all set upon the backdrop of Southeast Alaska. What will your experience be like? We are not a dedicated fishing cruise. We offer fishing in addition to other activities such as kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing, and more.
Revenue after costs goes to conserve/preserve the forest, wildlife and fisheries of Southeast Alaska.
Transportation from the airport to a local hotel, and from that hotel to the boat on cruise departure day. On cruise departure day, we will pick you up from the hotel at 2 pm. At the end of your trip, the boat will arrive at the dock (usually between 9 & 10 am) and we will provide transportation to the airport or a local hotel. If your flight leaves late that same day, we will store your luggage while you explore the town and meet you later that day for a ride to the airport.
On board both vessels all of your meals and beverages are provided including an open bar in the salon stocked with plenty of coffee, tea, soft drinks, mixers, snacks, wine, beer, and a variety of premium liquors.
An Alaska state fishing license
We provide kayaks & fishing equipment (including hand-tied flies specific to the fish in Alaska) for your unlimited use. Guiding by our trained & licensed crew is also included.
If you choose to take your fish home with you, the crew will filet, clean, freeze and pack your catch in an insulated box. Please see notes on fishing for more detailed descriptions of the specific types of fishing gear & tackle we provide.
Transportation from the airport to a local hotel, and from that hotel to the boat on cruise departure day. On cruise departure day, we will pick you up from the hotel at 2 pm. At the end of your trip, the boat will arrive at the dock (usually between 9 & 10 am) and we will provide transportation to the airport or a local hotel. If your flight leaves late that same day, we will store your luggage while you explore the town and meet you later that day for a ride to the airport.
On board both vessels all of your meals and beverages are provided including an open bar in the salon stocked with plenty of coffee, tea, soft drinks, mixers, snacks, wine, beer, and a variety of premium liquors.
An Alaska state fishing license
We provide kayaks & fishing equipment (including hand-tied flies specific to the fish in Alaska) for your unlimited use. Guiding by our trained & licensed crew is also included.
If you choose to take your fish home with you, the crew will filet, clean, freeze and pack your catch in an insulated box. Please see notes on fishing for more detailed descriptions of the specific types of fishing gear & tackle we provide.
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Bathroom
Library
Hair Dryer
Hair Salon
Bar
The M/V Liseron combines history with elegance as our only wooden ship offering unrivaled access to some of the most pristine and protected locations in the world.
The M/V Liseron was originally built in Tacoma, Washington before being sold to France as a functional wartime minesweeper. The Boat Company purchased, transported and lovingly restored Liseron in 1989 adding a 2nd boat to our fleet.
Liseron is 145 feet long, 28 feet wide with a draft of 8.5 feet. Her sister ship, the M/V Mist Cove was built as a near identical duplicate paying homage to Liseron’s beauty and legacy. Liseron is proudly American built and flagged and features: Staterooms: 10 staterooms (6 on main deck, 4 on upper deck) 6 staterooms on main deck with queen-sized bed plus upper twin bunk 4 staterooms on upper deck with queen-sized bed plus upper twin bunk Main Features: Accommodates 20 passengers Comfortable main salon (common room) Entertainment center with music, TV and a selection of movies. Bluetooth available Open bar (wine, beer, premium liquors & non-alcoholic drinks) Library and games Eisenglass-enclosed heated fantail used for dining or relaxing Clothes drying locker Enclosed forward observation lounge on the upper deck Service features: A crew of 12 to serve all of your needs All meals and snacks prepared fresh by our onboard chef Breakfast, lunch, dinner and all snacks included We are delighted to feature your catch, when available. Activities: Hiking, nature walks, beach combing Kayaking Stream, lake and shore fishing, and trolling from 20′ skiffs Wildlife viewing (binoculars in every room) Trained naturalist guides Entertaining and educational presentations
Bathroom
Library
Hair Dryer
Hair Salon
Bar
The Boat Company is a non-profit educational organization incorporated in the State of Alaska. Unlike cruise ship operations carrying hundreds or even thousands of passengers, if you reserve with us and then later find you must cancel, it will significantly impact our ability to cover expenses.
Deposits and payments are refundable (less a $500 per person processing fee) only upon receipt of your written cancellation by December 1st of the year before your trip. After December 1st, it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Due to our need for a strict cancellation policy, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance.
Please Note: Prices are subject to change. Every effort has been made to produce pricing information accurately. The Boat Company reserves the right to correct promotional or pricing errors at any time, or to raise the price in the event of cost increases due to higher park fee, state and/or federal taxes, fuel surcharges, etc.
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