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Summer location
Alaska, Pacific NW

Winter location
Alaska, Pacific NW

Welcome aboard our 90’ steel hull custom built expedition Charter Yacht M/Y Bear Paw serving the San Juan Islands, Washington State to the South East Alaskan waters. M/Y Bear is launching for service spring of 2023.M/Y Bear Paw is focused on showcasing all that the Pacific Northwest and South East Alaska has to offer. Spring brings in the herring run which attracts hundreds of whales and thousands of birds to the Sitka area and beyond, appropriately known as a photographer’s paradise. Early summer brings out the waking Brown Bears and the King and Chum salmon runs begins. Sitka, Alaska, boasts to have one of the strongest King Salmon runs in the state. Late summer leading in to fall, the bears are fluffy and well fed with the continuation of King, Sockeye, Chum and Coho salmon runs that attract various other species whom all capitalize on this annual event. There is no set schedule and the vessel can go in to places that large cruse ships cannot go. This is a personalized experience depending on the guests needs, interests and activity level. An elevator is available to serve all three decks on board for any guests with limited mobilities. A wide range of activities like hiking, kayaking, beachcombing, fishing and setting shrimp and crab pots for the daily catch is a way of life. To sit back, relax and enjoy a book, or watch the shorelines go by while underway……you will birdwatch and find countless species like sea and river otters, humpback whales, orcas whales, porpoises’, stellar sealions, harbor seals, bald eagles, hummingbirds and we will discover some local natural hot springs too!

This is a luxury expedition charter vessel like no other. Spacious king size walk around staterooms with luxury cotton linens and ensuite heads with stand-up showers is an eyebrow raiser to say the least. No one stateroom outshines the other and are fairly equal. A two-person elevator is available for guests whom have limited mobility. There is no off-limit area for guests who have limited mobilities. Ceiling height is 7’ throughout and the interior is immaculately adorned with mahogany woodwork and high-end furnishings. Relax and allow your crew to take care of you

All walk around king staterooms with dry heads.

60"TV

7' head room throughout

Bar, electric recliners + electric sofa

Starlink

18' Wooldridge Aluminum tender with fishing gear and 60HP Outboard.

Price Details
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 ALASKA RATES MAY - SEPTEMBER All meals are included, beer and wine included. Hard Alcohol is also included.(standard bar options) 7 NIGHTS (TRADITIONAL) **Prices start at $1,104.16 per day/per person. 4 PAX $49,000   5 PAX $51,000   6  PAX $53,000 A 6 guest package works out to $1,262 PER PERSON/DAY for this 8 day package!! (Sitka-Sitka) 4 NIGHTS (POPULAR)  4 PAX $28,000   5 PAX $30,000   6  PAX $32,000 A 6 guest package works out to $889 per person/day for this 5 day package!! (Sitka-Sitka) 2 NIGHTS (MINIMUM)  4 PAX $16,000   5 PAX $17,000   6  PAX $18,000 A 6 guest package works out to $1,000.00 per person/day for this 3 day package!!  Amazing rate for an amazing Alaskan experience.  
**Note: City of Sitka tax is 6% for sales <$12,000. Fuel surcharge of $4000 is applicable for charters starting or ending in a different port. Recommended alternate ports is Juneau or Petersburg. With a 7 night charter or more, going to either port will include glacier viewing.  
All meals, liquor from our standard stocked bar, domestic beer and wine included. Surcharges shall apply for specific labels/brands when requested if product is beyond our normal bar offerings.  
WASHINGTON STATE/SAN JUAN ISLANDS SEPTEMBER - MAY: Pick up & Drop off locations are negotiable. Anacortes, Bellingham and Friday Harbor are all options.  All meals, beer and wine are included. Preference sheet to be provided by guests. 6.5% Sales tax applies.  7  NIGHTS (TRADITIONAL)  4 PAX $36,000   5 PAX $38,000   6  PAX $40,000 6 guests works out to $833.33 per person/day 4 NIGHTS (POPULAR)  4 PAX $20,000   5 PAX $22,000   6  PAX $24,000 6 guests works out to $800 per person/day 2 NIGHTS (MINIMUM)  4 PAX $10,000   5 PAX $11,000   6  PAX $12,000 6 guests works out to $800.00 per person/day.  Great deal!!   REPOSITIONING VOYAGE & INSIDE PASSAGE Trip Northbound -  June 2024 Dates are flexible with guest inquiry to book it. (one leg available from Ketchikan to Petersburg around June 24-June28) Trip Southbound - SEPTEMBER 1-15, 2024  Dates are fixed. Inquire to book by the stateroom.  This is a repositioning trip departing Juneau to Friday Harbor, WA.  This is the most highly desirable “trip of a lifetime” to do the Inside Passage of beautiful British Columbian coastline as we visit multiple harbors along the way. An effort will be made to find the elusive Spirit Bear during our voyage. This trip will cover the Queen Charlotte's, various Gulf Islands and the  San Juan Islands. This is a 14+ day trip and custom priced.  
Brokers please inquire for a rate.

Inclusive

BEAR PAW

Beam: 21.6

Draft: 10

Max Speed: 12kts

Total Cabins: 3

King Cabins: 3

Queen Cabins: 0

Single Cabins: 0

Double Cabins: 0

Twin Cabins: 0

Pullman Cabins: 0

Helipad: No

Jacuzzi: No

Toys:
Kayaks, hobie kayaks, paddle boards, fishing, crabbing, shrimping. Guests must purchase fishing license in advance.
Rods and reels will be provided, guests are encouraged to bring lures. Crab and shrimp pots are provided. Inquire for more details.

Entertainment:
Yacht is wheelchair accessible, but does not meet ADA requirements. Please inquire for more info.

Communication:
Starlink will be available

Bill grew up hunting, fishing and flipping hot rods in Montana. One day a friend invited him to go Sailing on Flathead Lake, Montana and life has never been the same since. Yearning for more, his two young boys and wife headed to the Caribbean to a newly purchased sight unseen sailboat to give the cruising lifestyle a whirl. Turning wrenches, doing marine mechanical repairs supported his family over the next 14 years travelling on various boats, later doing the Pacific side of the USA doing the Columbia River and eventually settled in to San Juan Island, Washington State so the sons’ would be involved in sports and finish high school. Having an established business doing marine repair, Bill also operated the Vessel Assist fleet (Now called Boat US) for the San Juan Island territory working closely with the USCG on search & rescue and salvage operations. You can imagine the tall tales of such operations and miles travelled, Bill is a story teller. Lots of bold moves and close calls in that line of business.

Remarried in 2014 to Chrystal, Bill returned to the Caribbean to operate charter boats together. Hurricanes Irma & Maria steered Bill and Chrystal to return to their roots back to the Pacific Northwest and return to their 57’ sailing ketch. Alaska has always been on the bucket list so they untied the lines in 2019 for Alaska and now call Sitka, Alaska home. Back to the land of hunting and fishing, Alaska has provided and become home under the northern lights. It is customary to raise a drink with good company for sundowner’s and raise a little yee-haw and hell-yah!!! Alaska and the Pacific Northwest lifestyle on a boat is incredible and Bill is keen to share his world with you…..especially on Bear Paw!!

Chrystal spent her youth playing billiards and managing a lighting showroom in Victoria, BC Canada. Her passion for the ocean began with her first 16’ power boat at age 20, to use as a Gulf Island hopper for the weekend get aways, packing a tent to pitch under the apple trees at Port Browning, Pender Island to enjoy the live music. Three upgraded boat later, expanding her cruising grounds, solo handed, she met Bill in Friday Habor, Wa and soon married, on a yacht of course! The shared dream of sailing away in to the sunset on a path to anywhere was the plan!! Chrystal does admit power boats are better……you never miss a happy hour destination that way! Especially when your island hopping!!

Food is Chrystal’s passion. Hands down, the reason for living. Accompanied with good company and fine drink, life doesn’t get any better. Her casual approach to dining is inclusive and your welcome to hang out in the galley!! Chrystal has taken a special interest since being in Alaska in smoking salmon. This is a perfect opportunity for guests to learn how to smoke your own fish if your out there catchin it!! Chrystal is happy to accommodate dietary needs and likes to cook from scratch…….not a box!! Homemade breads, BBQ’, fresh caught fish and smoked meats are Chrystal’s favorite items to share with guests.

Chrystal also holds a USCG license, complimenting Bill’s license which makes them a formidable team. Combined, Bill and Chrystal know the San Juan Islands’ and Gulf Islands’ thoroughly and have spent the last 3 years discovering what SE Alaska has to offer. Thousands of miles covered together and more to discover. Bear Paw is a dream come true and awaits new friends to join.

Crew/deckhand
Caitlyn is a keen calligrapher and has been commissioned to design and draw a number of restaurant chalkboard menus, as well as wedding seating plans and place settings. She also enjoys keeping fit, with weight lifting and boxing being her every day go to. Caitlyn also enjoys cold water
swimming whenever she returns home in Scotland, and now happy to find cold water again in Alaska! Caitlyn finds it's great for
both her physical and mental health. Yacht interior is her main background with experiences from all over the world. She is beyond excited to start his new journey with Bear Paw Charters in Sitka this 2023 Summer Season and serves as stew and deckhand.

**BEAR PAW will operate with a crew of 3, and 4 upon request.

Start date: Jun 01, 2025, End date: Jun 21, 2025 - Booked: Friday Harbor, WA* to Alaska*

Start date: Jul 10, 2025, End date: Jul 11, 2025 - Booked: Sitka, AK to Sitka, AK

Start date: Aug 06, 2025, End date: Aug 16, 2025 - Booked: Sitka, AK to Sitka, AK

Start date: Sep 17, 2025, End date: Sep 24, 2025 - Booked: San Juan Islands, WA to San Juan Islands, WA