Take the helm for self-guided fishing and exploration in Southeast Alaska
1–31 days
Up to 8 people
30-foot boat, twin outboards
Take the helm on a self-guided boat rental for fishing and exploring Southeast Alaska. Twin 250 HP Mercury V8 outboards power your time on the water.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 8 guests.
Boat rental payments are nonrefundable.
Provide your physical address, planned use and boating area, and an emergency response plan for situations such as fire, sinking, a person overboard, or running aground. Your rental request is subject to screening and approval.
Independent Buoy insurance is required at your own expense and is not included in the listed price. Provide proof of a certificate of insurance.
Bring your own fishing, camping, or hunting gear. Unleaded boat fuel and cabin-heater kerosene are not included in the listed price. Fishing or hunting requires your own license.
Juneau Charters, 11957 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK 99801
This outfit consistently delivers exceptional fishing and whale watching experiences, with crew members like Captain Ben, Mike, Cameron, and Casey earning praise across the board. Reviewers highlight the guides' deep knowledge of Southeast Alaska waters and their genuine investment in making sure guests have a memorable day. Whether it's the professional safety briefings, help landing fish, or spotting wildlife like breaching humpbacks and hunting orcas, the team clearly knows what they're doing. The operation shines with thoughtful details that matter to cruise passengers: pickup and dropoff right at the ship, assistance with fishing licenses, and fish processing all handled seamlessly. Groups consistently report catching their limits of salmon and halibut, with many saying this was the highlight of their Alaska trip. The flexibility stands out too. Several reviewers mentioned booking longer trips that paid off with incredible sightings and more time on the water. One reviewer mentioned a disappointing experience where their halibut trip turned into salmon trolling without any fish caught, but this appears to be an isolated incident in an otherwise stellar track record.
Cam and Russ were awesome. We did a half day while on a cruise and got 4 King Salmons
Jimmy Flex
July 6, 2026
Cam and Russ were awesome. We did a half day while on a cruise and got 4 King Salmons
Jimmy Flex
July 6, 2026
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