What’s Cookin’ ?

Life aboard the Elysium is about adventure, but it’s also about slowing down to savor what’s on your plate.

Every meal from our galley is hand crafted. It’s nutrient-rich, layered with flavor, and prepared without shortcuts. We bake the bread, char the tomatoes, roll the pasta, fold the dumplings, filet the fish, and take the time to make each dish hearty and flavorful. We partner with local businesses to bring you the freshest produce, seafood, and spices, so every plate reflects the tastes of Sitka. Unlike the mass-produced meals served on large cruise ships, your food here is prepared by hand, with care and intention in every bite.

A pizza oven on a boat, with a person removing a pizza with a pizza peel. The boat has the name "Y S L U" visible on its side and is docked with an outside view of a cloudy sky.

A freshly baked pizza with black olives and melted cheese resting on a wire rack.

Close-up of a bagel sandwich with poppy and sesame seeds on a white plate, with a plate of fruit salad and a bottle of hot sauce in the blurry background.

A table set with Asian cuisine ingredients on a boat, including seaweed, sliced avocado with egg, shredded carrots, canned tuna, canned salmon, soy sauce, hot chili crisp, and a bowl of dipping sauce, with chairs and windows in the background.

A wooden table with ingredients for Mexican dishes, including chopped onions, cilantro, lime wedges, onion, and a jar of pickled vegetables, with tortillas and cooked meat in the background.

Fresh green salad with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and apple slices in a glass bowl. On a wooden table, there are apple slices, shredded bacon, a jar of salad dressing, a block of parmesan cheese, and a small bowl of cherry tomatoes.

A pot of steaming soup on a wooden table, with a black ladle inside, a salad bowl, a small jar of sauce, and some tomatoes in the background.

Turkish style breakfast with fresh sourdough

Your menu is in your hands but we do all the planning and the cooking.
Tell us what you’re craving, and we’ll make it happen.

Here’s a sample of what meals aboard Elysium might look like:(If you are viewing this from a smartphone, please rotate your phone).

Sample Menu

Day	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
One	breakfast not included on departure day	Charcuterie board with cheeses, cured meats, and seasonal & local accompaniments	Salmon Buddha Bowl — nourishing grains, local salmon, and colorful vegetables, drizzled with a soy-garlic tahini dressing
Two	Turkish breakfast — bread, cheeses, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, honey, tzatziki & turmeric eggs	Sushi Grazing Board — assemble your own sushi wraps with smoked fish, rice, julienned veggies and sriracha aioli	Molcajete mixto (steak, chicken, and Alaskan spot prawns) with Lydia’s homemade salsas hand-crafted with charred tomatoes, and chili de árbol for a vibrant, smoky kick
Three	Homemade bagel breakfast sandwiches — piled high with eggs, cheese, and greens	Salmon Chowder & salad with crunchy Juneau Greens	Hot Nashville Halibut sandwiches with crisp cabbage slaw, hand cut fries, and pickled sea asparagus
Four	Blueberry Smoothie Bowls topped with berries, bananas, and hemp seeds	Housemade Sourdough Sandwiches with pastrami, cheese, pickles, lettuce, and pickled onions	Artisan sourdough pizza — handmade dough, slow-fermented in the galley, topped with fresh ingredients, served with a crisp garden salad
Five	Wild blueberry lemon dutch baby pancakes served with bacon on the side and salmonberry jam	Enjoy light snacks before we part ways

Fresh green lettuce and romaine leaves on a wooden surface.

Local Ingredients

We source as much as possible from Southeast Alaska: wild-caught seafood, seasonal berries, locally grown & foraged greens, & local accompaniments.

Person serving food on a wooden table with various dishes including flatbread, a bowl of vegetables, and a bowl of yellow food, with canned drinks and a bowl of fruit in the background.

Dietary Needs

We’re happy to accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions. Vegetarian? gluten-free? dairy-free? or other needs? With advance notice, we’ll adjust menus so every guest feels nourished and cared for.

*If you have life-threatening allergies we’ll help you find a safe option.

Person holding a s'more over a campfire on a rocky lakeshore with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

Snacks & Treats

There will always be something to nibble on aboard Elysium. From fresh fruit and trail mixes to homemade popcorn, snacks are always within reach. Before you arrive, we’ll ask about your favorites so we can be sure they’re stocked and ready for you throughout the trip.

A woman setting a dining table inside a wooden-paneled room with large windows. The table has white plates, glasses, a salad bowl, and a fruit bowl with lemons and limes.

Custom Menus

When you book your trip and we begin planning your personalized itinerary, Lydia will also ask about the meals you’re most excited for. Whether it’s a favorite comfort dish, a craving for fresh-caught seafood, or a curiosity to try something new, we’ll craft a menu around your preferences. Our goal is to make every meal feel like it was made just for you (cuz it will be).

“Five-star meal. Five-star view.”

—Sarah D. Driggs, Idaho