Luxury Alaska yacht charters

Enjoy outdoor experiences unlike any other on a yacht charter along this majestic coastline of North America. On a luxury yacht charter in Alaska you will cruise through sheltered waterways, passing national parks, shimmering glaciers and mountain peaks. Enjoy astonishing wildlife encounters – humpback whales breaching, bald eagles soaring overhead or brown bears catching salmon. For land-based adventures, you will be spoilt for choice, with skiing, white-water rafting and helicopter picnics on top of a glacier all on offer.

  • Best time to visit
    May - September
  • Getting there
    Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Explore Alaska

The Hangar on the Wharf
This waterside restaurant on Merchants Wharf used to service the seaplanes so crucial to transport here. Expect fresh and wild Alaskan seafood, steaks, burgers, pasta and king crab. Enjoy some locally brewed craft beers too.
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Mendenhall Glacier
A helicopter trip to the famed Mendenhall Glacier is an absolute must and the perfect addition to your Alaskan experience.
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The Rockery Café
In historic Seward Street, this coffee shop and restaurant serves freshly baked bread, home-made burgers and pickles and salmon cured in house.
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Tracy's King Crab Shack
The clue's in the name with this famous harbourside institution, enjoy locally-caught crab legs, seafood bisques, fishcakes and other fresh seafood.
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SALT
Serving local produce with an American twist. Fresh Pacific oysters, scallops and crabs, a wonderful crab chowder and butcher-cut steaks.
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Hoonah
From imposing glaciers to cultural icons celebrating the native culture of the Tlingit people.
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Frederick Sound
Bordered by the majestic Coast Range, this is a magnet for whale watchers as nutrient-rich waters attract humpbacks who feed on abundant krill and herring that teem in these waters.
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Tracy Arm
This archetypal fjord has glaciers and icebergs, towering snow-peaked mountains and waterfalls thunder off steep rocky sides. Watch out for whales, seals, eagles and Arctic terns.
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South Sawyer Glacier
The larger of Tracy Arm's two tidewater glaciers, this one extends deep underwater creating an ice-blue effect. Even in good weather it's not advised to get closer than half a mile in case calving ice causes a mini-tsunami.
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Juneau
Founded in the goldrush era of the early 19th century, this hub is the perfect jumping off point for Mendenhall Glacier, skiing at Eaglecrest, whale-watching, hiking the Perseverance Trail.
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Prince Rupert
Visit here for some wonderful restaurants and bars, museums and First Nation art galleries. Also a great jumping off point for halibut and salmon-fishing expeditions.
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Ketchikan
Totem poles proliferate in this First Nation city, fashioned by Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian artists using spruce from the Tongass Rainforest. Don't miss Misty Fjords National Monument for some stunning scenery.
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Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory
Witness one of Alaska's largest runs of pink salmon and watch as black and brown bears take advantage of nature's bounty.
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Sitka
On Baranof Island, beneath the mountains of the Coast Range and the great Pacific Ocean, sits Sitka, a town rich in First Nation culture and Russian history. Sitka black-tailed deer, brown bears and mountain goats live in the dense surrounding forests.
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Baranof Hot Springs
On the west side of Chatham Strait lies Baranof Warm Springs, a series of nine natural geothermal pools near a waterfall. Finish off with a plunge into the river.
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Chichagof Island
Known as 'Bear Island', this place has the densest population of bears anywhere on earth. Come for the bears, stay for the fishing and hike through abundant wildlife.
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Endicott Arm
This is the world's largest breeding ground for harbour seals. Use your binoculars to spot brown bears, eagles, moose and wolves along the shoreline.
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Takatz Bay
On the eastern side of Baranof Island, about halfway up the Inside Passage, there is good shelter and unspoilt natural beauty wherever you look.
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Red Bluff Bay
Deep in a spectacular four-mile fjord the scenery is majestic. Thunderous waterfalls cascade from the snowfields 3,000ft up the vertiginous snow-capped mountains.
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Pybus Bay
At the southern end of Admiralty Island is a haven for keen sport fishers. Fish in sea or stream for cod, halibut and four different types of salmon.
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Sumdum Glacier
On a peninsula encircled by the Tracy Arm fjord is Mount Sumdum and its glacier. Both are named after the Tlingit word used to describe the unique sound calving ice makes.
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Steamer Bay
Paddle up Porcupine Creek or go crabbing off the rocks. Dig for clams and abalone or just indulge in an absorbing bit of beachcombing.
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The Brothers
Where Stephens Passage meets Frederick Sound, you'll find the islands of East and West Brother. It's a great place to see sea lions basking on the rocks and you'll see humpbacks feeding on Frederick Sound.
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New to charter?

Whether you are looking for a 70m motor yacht to cruise the Caribbean or have your heart set on an adrenaline-fuelled sailing experience, we are on hand to guide you every step of the way.
Frequently asked questions
The charter agreement
After the availability of your chosen yacht has been verified, you will receive a standard MYBA Charter Agreement for signature. If your chosen cruising itenerary necessitates embarking or disembarking from a point other than your yacht’s home port, positioning charges (delivery/ redelivery fees) may be required. These charges, if applicable, will be confirmed in advance and affirmed in the Charter Agreement, together with any taxes that may apply.
Payment terms
A deposit of 50 per cent of the total charter fee is payable by bank transfer immediately on signature of the MYBA Charter Agreement. The remaining 50 per cent, plus an Advance Provisioning Allowance, together with any taxes, delivery/redelivery fees and any additionally agreed charges, is payable by bank transfer five weeks before the commencement of the charter.
Operating expenses

The Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) is due at the time of the final charter payment. Under MYBA terms, this sum is usually equivalent to 30 per cent of the total charter fee, but may be up to 40 per cent in some cases.

Intended to cover the operating expenses of a charter as explained under Charter Terms, such as fuel, food, drinks, port fees and ad hoc incidentals, the APA will be given to the captain before the start of your charter. The Captain will ensure that the yacht is fully fuelled and provisioned when you step on board. While an up-to-date summary of accounts can be requested at any time during your charter, a full set of accounts will normally be submitted by your captain at the end of the cruise. If, during the charter, the expenditure exceeds the sum already paid, additional cash funds will be required at once.

All outstanding bills from the yacht charter should be settled in cash or by bank transfer before your final disembarkation. Of course, any remaining credit at the end of your charter will be reimbursed to you in full. On request, transfer arrangements to and from the yacht can be made by Burgess or by the yacht’s captain, payment for which will be deducted from your APA.

Every detail counts
Several weeks before you board your yacht, Burgess will ask you to complete a detailed questionnaire describing the preferences and special needs of all the members of your party, such as dietary or medial requirements, details of any allergies, and your sporting or entertainment requests. This will enable Burgess and the crew of your chosen charter yacht to ensure that everything possible is done to make your charter a fabulous experience.
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Discover the Burgess difference

Charter a luxury yacht with Burgess. We are trusted for our expertise, and it is the first-hand insights of our charter brokers that raise the bar. Our collective knowledge serves to make your superyacht charter experience exceptional. Explore our stunning collection of luxury yachts for rent or hire and speak to our experts about chartering a private yacht to your dream destination.

Privileged access to the world’s finest charter yachts

Every charter yacht in the Burgess fleet is unique, from interior design and on board facilities, to watertoys and impeccable service. We rigorously inspect every yacht to ensure that when you find your ideal match, it exceeds every expectation.

A wealth of knowledge to enhance your experience

A superyacht charter offers life-affirming adventure and little can compare to a tailor-made experience orchestrated by your Burgess broker. By accommodating both your preferences and requirements, no detail is left to chance.

Personalised service that goes above and beyond

Burgess charter brokers are involved well beyond the booking stage. We share our intelligence on the best itineraries to suit you, organise private jet transfers, on board celebrations, luxury boat hire, restaurant bookings, spa treatments, fitness instruction and more.

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