Yacht-supported Kayak Expeditions

Rugged adventure. Refined comfort.

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Paddle Alaska In Style

Alaska is rugged, but your nights don’t have to be. Paddle the wild coast by day with Sitka Wild Coast Kayaks, then return to hot showers, fresh meals, and the comfort of your own private yacht.

Snapshot

Comfort by night— Return to hot showers, chef-prepared meals, and cozy cabins aboard motor yacht Elysium.

Kayak by day— Paddle remote coves, tidal zones, and wildlife-rich coastlines with Michael, a guy who knows what he’s doing.

Expert crew— Paddle with a professional guide and return each day to the care of an experienced family crew.

View from a yellow kayak on calm water with distant kayakers, forested shoreline, and an overcast sky.

Flexible pace— Each day tailored to tides, wildlife, weather, and your people’s rhythm.

  • Your journey begins in Sitka’s Eliason Harbor, where you’re greeted by the Elysium crew and Sitka Wild Coast Kayak guide Michael. Kayaks already loaded and ready. As we cruise toward the first anchorage, you’ll enjoy lunch on deck, watch for whales, and review charts with Michael. Dustin provides a vessel safety orientation, and Michael leads a kayaking briefing before launching your first paddle along remote shorelines. Afterward, return to the yacht for hot showers, appetizers, and a chef-prepared dinner.

  • Each morning begins with a hearty breakfast, coffee, and a route briefing. Michael selects paddle routes that balance weather, tides, and group preferences, offering chances for wildlife encounters and coastal exploration. Picnic lunches, packed by the Elysium crew, are enjoyed on secluded beaches or beneath the forest canopy.

    By mid-afternoon, the group reunites with the Elysium at a new anchorage. The crew helps with kayaks and gear, gear is hung to dry, and guests settle in with warm drinks before another restorative evening onboard.

  • As our journey draws to a close, we set course back to Sitka. Guided by Dustin, Lydia, and the crew, the Elysium makes her way toward Eliason Harbor. On the return, we savor favorite memories, keep watch for passing wildlife, and take a moment to reflect on what it’s like to have been part of Alaska’s wild and hidden beauty, if only for a little while.

Sample Itinerary

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Get Your Paddle On

Our kayak tours are built for intimacy and ease, with a maximum of four paddlers per trip.

Each journey spans four full 24-hour days (parts of five days in total), giving you plenty of time to immerse yourself in Southeast Alaska’s coastlines.

Pricing

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What’s Included

  • Lodging aboard the Elysium with private cabins and hot showers

  • Fresh, home-cooked meals tailored to your preferences

  • Premium paddling gear for every guest

  • Fishing gear for casual use

  • Full guiding by Sitka Wild Coast Kayaks and daily route planning

  • Support from our chase boat, the Zephyr, on call throughout the day

Alcohol is not included, but you’re welcome to bring your own.

Dates Available (We are only offering 3 of these guided trips in 2026)

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Kayakers returning to the Elysium after an evening paddle.

Sitka Wild Coast Kayak guide, Michael, introducing guests to the amazing wildlife at water’s edge.

Interior of a boat or yacht kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, and a small dining table with two chairs. There are glass jars and bowls on the table, and a window with sunlight streaming in.

Amenities

Amenities include:

  • Two bathrooms with hot showers so you can wash away the salt and settle in after a day outdoors.

  • Private, comfortable cabins with extended-length bunks for taller guests and linen bedding, ensuring everyone gets a good night’s rest.

  • Fresh, home-cooked meals crafted to your preferences, featuring local Alaskan flavors whenever possible.

  • Premium paddling gear provided for each guest, including high-quality kayaks, paddles, and safety equipment.

  • Fishing gear available for those who’d like to drop a line during downtime.*

  • Chase boat support: Our 25-foot Hewescraft Alaskan, the Zephyr, is always on call if weather changes, the distance becomes too great, or you’d like a pick-up after lingering at a special spot.

*Please note: Elysium is not a fishing charter, and we cannot bring fish back to Sitka.

Alcohol is not included, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Aboard the Elysium, every detail is designed to bring ease and comfort between adventures. When you’re not out exploring the wild coastline by kayak or on foot, you’ll return to a warm and inviting space that feels like home on the water.

Sleeping Quarters
Interior of a boat's cabin with wooden paneling, a captain's chair, navigation equipment, and large windows showing a water body and cliffs.
Two women kayaking on a calm lake under an overcast sky, smiling at the camera. One woman is in the foreground wearing a blue cap and red jacket; the other is in the background wearing a navy cap and blue jacket, sitting in a yellow kayak.
A scenic lakeside landscape with a mountain backdrop and overcast sky, featuring three people fishing on the rocky shoreline.
A family gathering on a boat's dining area with a wooden table, sharing a meal including tacos, chips, guacamole, salsa, and tortillas, with a person serving from a bowl.
A group of people gathered in a cozy, wood-paneled room with large windows. Some are sitting on a couch, one person is holding a ukulele, and there are papers, a mug, and a cell phone on the table. It appears to be a casual, indoor gathering or discu
A bear walking on the shoreline covered in yellow and black moss with water in the foreground and greenery in the background.
A person in a red jacket and black pants standing at the water's edge of a lake surrounded by lush forested mountains. A small campfire is burning on the rocky shore covered with seaweed.
A pizza with pepperoni, green peppers, mozzarella cheese, and tomato slices on a wooden cutting board.
A man walking through a grassy field holding a large fish in his right hand, with a fishing pole in his left hand, in a scenic outdoor setting with mountains and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A boat named ELYSIUM floating on calm water surrounded by forested mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
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A whale's tail emerges from the ocean with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
View from a boat on a calm body of water at sunset, with distant forested islands and mountains under a cloudy sky.
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