Aboard The Elysium

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Step aboard the Elysium

A 55’ motor yacht designed and built by Little Hoquiam Shipyard and Bigelow Boat Co., Elysium features a teak interior, stainless steel appliances, and solid, thoughtful craftsmanship throughout. She’s exceptionally comfortable with open interior spaces, cozy cabins that make it easy to reset after a day on the water, and wide exterior decks designed for stellar views of the coastline. She’s perfectly set-up for easy living onboard, so the focus can stay on the experience.

Power & Systems

Elysium is set up with reliable onboard systems for your time off-grid.

Twin Caterpillar marine diesel engines provide a cruising speed of 8–10 knots
An ISUZU auxiliary engine/generator supports onboard electrical needs when at anchor.
A SPECTRA water-maker (15 GPH) produces fresh water while underway and at anchor.
500 gallons of fresh water capacity and 800 gallons of fuel capacity.
House battery banks support onboard electrical systems and are charged while underway and at anchor.

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Master Stateroom – queen bed
V-Berth – 2 twin beds
Bunkroom – twin bunk (2 beds)
2 bathrooms (heads) with showers
- 1 private (attached to master stateroom)
- 1 shared with crew

Sleeping Quarters

Elysium offers cozy accommodations for up to six guests, with comfortable staterooms that make it easy to unwind and feel at home after a day of exploring the wild.

Rates

Amenities

Comfort and lodging

3 cabins that sleep up to 2 people each.
Two heads (bathrooms) with hot showers
Cozy galley meals prepared fresh to your preferences
All linens, towels, and basic toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, & lotion).
Hairdryer

Views and relaxation

Expansive bow and flybridge with 360° views
Perfect spots for whale watching, stargazing, or sunset lounging
Comfortable spaces to unwind between adventures
Variety of boardgames, card games, & books

Adventure & gear

Two 3-person kayaks, 2 stand-up paddle boards, and fishing equipment
Safety gear and support for every excursion
Support vessel Zephyr (25’ Hewescraft Alaskan) for quick trips, wildlife encounters, and fishing runs

Inside a boat cabin with a wooden table, black stools, and a white couch. A window views a calm water body, trees, and mountains in the distance, with a boat and people in a kayak visible outside.

Shared bathroom for v-berth and bunk room

Inside a boat with a wooden kitchen and dining area, large windows showing an ocean view, a small dining table with three cups, and a potted plant.

Interior of a boat with wooden paneling, large windows showing water outside, a dining table with six chairs, a beige sofa with cushions, and fishing rods hanging from the ceiling.

A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove with a red kettle, a white orchid plant, and apples on a wooden countertop.

Interior view of a wooden boat with a dining area and kitchenette. The dining table has six chairs, and the kitchenette has a countertop with a sink, a stove, and various kitchen items. There are large windows providing natural light.

Potted plants, books, dried herbal jar, and essential oil bottle on a wooden surface near window with raindrops.

A shoe rack with three pairs of rain boots and two pairs of rubber boots beneath, placed outside a recreational vehicle.

Life jackets stored inside a boat's cabin near a window, with a door visible in the background.

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A man in glasses wearing a gray hoodie stands on a boat, smiling and looking at a scenic view of a lake surrounded by forested hills.

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F/V Zephyr

The Zephyr is our 25’ Hewescraft Alaskan fishing vessel. She provides quick access to the coast around us, getting us where we need to go quickly. Powered by twin 200 hp Yamaha outboard motors, she is set up for both exploration and fishing excursions throughout Southeast Alaska. The heated cabin and private marine head, make her the perfect family-friendly vessel.

The Zephyr is homeported in Sitka and is available only for Sitka-based itineraries. For operational reasons, we do not tow her between Sitka and Juneau.

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Boats anchored on a calm lake with snow-capped mountains and pine trees in the background under a cloudy sky.

A girl with long blonde hair leaning over the edge of a boat, looking into the water, with scenic forested shoreline in the background, seen through the boat's window.

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A boat docked at a marina amidst a forested landscape with tall trees and a calm body of water under an overcast sky.

A boat anchored on a calm lake surrounded by forested mountains with snow-capped peaks, under a cloudy sky.

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