Get Away From It All With A Stay In These Incredible Alaska Boats
By Megan McDonald|Published August 24, 2022
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Megan McDonald
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
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If you’re looking for a unique experience when you’re out exploring the Last Frontier, consider a stay in an Alaska boat! With options all over the coastline of Alaska, you can find a place to stay somewhere you’ve never been before. So pack your bags, all the gear you need to stay warm, and head on out on the Alaska waters.
This gorgeous boat, located in Sitka, Alaska, is huge! It has four bedrooms and can sleep up to six people. This historical boat was profiled in the Smithsonian Magazine, and was an Army Harbor Tug in World War II. The Captain’s Quarters has a queen sized bed, and you’re located right outside of downtown.
Make sure to enjoy the small and charming galley for morning tea or coffee, and spend your evenings in front of the wood-burning stove in the salon.
Book your stay on this piece of history!
This cozy boat has two bedrooms and can sleep up to four people. It’s a classic Northwest motor cruiser, and it offers two surprisingly roomy sleeping quarters. But it’s still close to all of the amenities of town life in Sitka!
It’s docked in the working harbor, so you can sip your morning coffee while watching bald eagles soar above you.
Book a night at this awesome spot!
This huge boat is dry docked on land, but you still get amazing ocean views! The Double Eagle is now permanently docked on 10 acres high on the bluff overlooking the Homer Spit, Kachemak Bay and Mt. Augustine volcano.
There are three awesome decks with views, and there are two bedrooms and a sofa bed. There is an indoor fireplace, and tons of space to move around!
Book a night at the Double Eagle in Homer.
This Valdez getaway offers a cozy experience out on the water! With enough room for three guests, this one bedroom has two beds for guests. This rustic space offers a true Alaskan adventure. It will rock you to sleep before you wake up to stunning mountain views!
While there are limited amenities, there’s no bathroom. You can use the restrooms are at the top of the boat ramp on the dock.
Book a night on this gorgeous boat!
Looking for a stunning Valdez getaway? Book a trip on the Aurelia and experience Prince William Sound unlike ever before! This boat is rented for charters, so you’ll be out sleeping in a cove, and not docked at the harbor. Take the kayaks out in the morning after you have a hot cup of coffee and watch the mist burn off the water!
Head to their website to book your stay!
Kick off your Ketchikan adventure in style on this chartered yacht adventure. The Volare, 60 foot yacht offers an all-inclusive Alaskan adventure. The boat offers three bedrooms and doesn’t stay docked at the marina. You’ll be out and about on Alaska’s waters, taking in the majestic scenery that surrounds you.
And the best part? It will be in complete luxury, especially if you’re staying in the bedroom with the king bed!
Book your stay on this incredible yacht!
How about a floating house in Sitka for a unique getaway from home? The Caboose, a floating house in calm waters, offers a truly fun and interesting experience for those who want a peaceful adventure on the water.
Only accessible by boat or float plane, you can practice "roughing it" with all of the creature comforts you’d find at home. The two bedrooms sleep six cozily, and the deck is perfect for fishing!
Book your stay at The Caboose in Sitka.
Would you stay in an Alaska boat? What do you think of these interesting accommodations? Let us know in the comments below!
