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The Crew

Husband & wife team Dustin and Lydia, alongside their 13 year old twin daughters will be your guides on everything Southeast Alaska has to offer.

Dustin is a USCG-licensed OUPV (Six-Pack) Captain with more than 15 years of experience navigating Southeast Alaska’s waters. His background in commercial fishing, logging, hotshot firefighting, and heavy civil construction has kept him working outdoors and in some of Alaska’s most rugged places. He brings a lifetime of hands-on experience, a steady approach on the water, and loves sharing this place with others.

Lydia moved to Alaska in her early 20s and fell in love with Sitka’s way of life. Aboard Elysium, she handles hospitality and the galley, serving home-cooked meals, fresh bread, and lots of local seafood. She loves sharing her kitchen tricks and might even send you home with a recipe or two. On the off season she runs her own private therapy practice.

Their daughters, born in Sitka, have an endless curiosity for fishing, exploring the intertidal zone, and eating their weight in fresh salmon. They love meeting new friends, showing kids how to tie knots, and sharing their excitement (and their knowledge) for all things Alaska.

Dustin and Lydia are CPR & First Aid Certified, and the entire crew has completed Cold Water Survival training through SEA-Guide Services/SABER maritime education courses.

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Our Vision

To travel slowly and with intention.
To offer comfort in wild places without losing their rawness.
To share Southeast Alaska in a way that feels personal, respectful, and real.
To create space for people to rest, explore, and experience wonder without the rush or the crowds of traditional tourism.

Elysium exists because we love this land, we love cooking damn good meals, and we love hosting.

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