Our Rates
Rates
Our expeditions are designed to give you the full experience of life on the water. Each trip includes 4 full 24-hour days aboard, spanning parts of 5 calendar days. Our all-inclusive rate is $12,000 for a 4-night/5-day expedition for a party of 4 guests.
Each additional guest is $600 per person, per day, with a maximum of 6 guests total.
Private charters aboard the M/Y Elysium are an all-inclusive experience. The only thing you have to do is bring your people, and enjoy the wild, mystical land of Alaska.
We take care of everything else.
*Shorter or longer stays can be arranged depending on our schedule. Prices are subject to change.
What’s Included
Southeast Alaska is the ultimate playground. We’ve got what you need to safely explore, play, and experience the inner calm immense wildness can bring. Here’s what’s included so you can play all day:
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Transportation to and from the airport (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport)
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M/Y Elysium is a fully equipped 3-cabin, 2 bathroom (head) yacht.
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We will curate a menu to fit your specific tastes and wants. (We can accommodate any dietary needs.)
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Our 26’ Hewescraft F/V Zephyr provides easy access to land, fishing, and just about anything else.
We also have a 10’ RIB inflatable for ferrying guests to land.
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Explore Alaska’s waterways & inlets up close.
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Want to catch fish, crabs, or shrimp? We’ve got the gear!
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Alcohol is not included, but guests are welcome to bring their own if desired.
Fishing licenses can be purchased through the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s website. We will help you purchase the right one during our trip planning call.
Airfare to and from Sitka is not included.
Tipping
Gratuity is never required but always appreciated. If you feel moved to tip our crew, a typical range is 10–20% of the total charter cost based on your satisfaction with the experience.
Booking
Because every trip with Elysium Expeditions is fully customized, we take a personalized approach to booking as well. From your first conversation with Lydia and Dustin to your final itinerary, every detail is shaped around your group’s interests and needs.
Click the How to Book button below for a full breakdown of the process.
Why these rates?
Alaska isn’t a budget destination, and for good reason — this place is vast, wild, and remote. Our rates reflect the reality of exploring it thoughtfully and comfortably.
Your Elysium expedition includes everything: private lodging, fuel, a personal chef crafting fresh, home-cooked meals (often featuring crab, salmon, or fish you reeled in yourself), and the freedom to move with the tides and the wildlife.
Each trip is customized for your group — your pace, your interests, your adventure. You’ll have access to premium gear, our fishing tender F/V Zephyr, and the quiet luxury of having the whole boat to yourselves (minus the crew of course).
When you consider the cost of an Airbnb, dining out, guided excursions, and transportation — or even the price of a cruise ship cabin where you share a buffet with thousands — the value becomes clear. What we offer is a private, all-inclusive way to experience Southeast Alaska up close, with care and admiration for the land and the life it holds.
It’s not just a trip — it’s time spent in the wild heart of Alaska, where every moment reminds you what it means to feel alive.
Add Ons
Kayaking with a pro
If you’re craving an up-close and personal way to explore Alaska’s waters, join Sitka Wild Coast Kayaks for a 4-day, 5-night guided kayak expedition. Spend your days paddling through quiet coves and along rugged shoreline where whales surface nearby, sea lions play, eagles soar, and—if you’re lucky—you might spot bears fishing in the streams. Each evening, return to Elysium—your floating home base—for a hot meal, a cozy bed, and a good night’s rest before the next day’s adventure.
Rates for our 4 day/5 night trips:
$3,750 per day for 2 guests ($15,000 total)
$4,000 per day for 3–4 guests ($16,000 total)
Available 2026 Dates:
May 10–14, June 14–18, or August 23–27
Charter fishing with a pro
If you want to really hit the fish hard and have a shot at bringing home halibut, lingcod, or a freezer box full of salmon, we will partner you with one of Sitka’s top charter operations. They’ll take you out for a full day on the water, then bring you back to Elysium for dinner, stories, and maybe a little bragging.
You can always drop a line aboard Elysium, but if you’re after halibut and bragging rights, spend a day with the pros who’ve been guiding fishing charters in these waters for years.
Rates:
Add $1,500 per day to your expedition rate (per group, up to 4 guests)
Available for 1–4 days of your trip
Example: A 4-day/5 night trip for 4 guests with 2 days of guided charter fishing = $15,000 total ($12,000 base + $3,000 charter add-on)
Words From Our Guests
“We booked a 5-day family trip with Elysium Expeditions, and it was exactly the kind of Alaska experience we were hoping for. Unlike the brief stops you get on a large cruise ship, this was an opportunity to actually live it. If you want your family to truly experience Alaska, this is the way to do it. Spending an afternoon in port on a commercial cruise doesn’t compare to five days on the water, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and seeing wildlife together. This is the real thing, and we’ll remember it for a long time.”
— Derrick W. Las Vegas, NV
“We had the incredible joy of setting sail on the Elysium this summer, and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we stepped aboard, we were wrapped in warmth and kindness by our hosts - Dustin, Lydia, and their two wonderful children.
The food was absolutely delicious, the laughter was nonstop, and the memories we made will stay with us forever. And the views—oh my goodness—the views were breathtaking.”
— Alexis A. Jacksonville, OR
“Staying on Elysium with the Hacks as our host was one of the best experiences that we have had as a family. We brought our 3 children and felt at home as we explored what makes Sitka one of the most beautiful places on earth. I highly recommend booking with them. The beds were super comfortable, the home cooked meals EXCEPTIONAL and the vibes family friendly and so fun! We saw whales, bears, sea lions. All from our boat! So amazing.”
— Sarah D. Driggs, ID
