2010 Fishing & Sightseeing Rates

All packages listed below are priced per person and include meals, lodging aboard our yacht, fishing tackle, bait, ice fish cleaning /filleting, Whittier sales tax, US Forest Service and Alaska State Park Fees.

7 Hour Glacier, Hatchery and Hike Rates 2010 Day Trip Options Aboard 40' 18 Passenger Fools' Gold 7 Hour Glacier, Hatchery and Hike Tour - Spectacular out of the ordinary adventure! Party of Price Per Adult   Children Ages 2-17 1 - 6 $159 + $8 tax = $167   $139 + $8 tax = $147 7 - 12 $149 +$8 tax = $157   $129 + $8 tax = $137 Party of 13+ Use Private Party Rate   Use Private Party Rate Private Party $1495 +$8 tax pp for up to 8. Each additional person $100 + $8tax Departs 9 am. Returns approximately 4:30 pm. Lunch included. New !!!! Exclusive Private Party Option – Families, friends and small groups now have the option of booking at our individual rate or book the boat just for your party for a few dollars more. No longer do you have to pay for 18 passengers to have the boat exclusively. Tour Extension – Want a little more time to enjoy Prince William Sound? If you book using our private party option we can stay out longer, maybe visit Egg Rocks, a common sea lion hangout or drop a line in the area for an hour, or just soak up the awesome scenery and have dinner before returning to Whittier. Additional cost based on activities - please call or e-mail for quote. 5 Hour Blackstone Glacier Tour Rates Short on time or budget, our 5 hour tour is similar to other larger vessels except we carry only 18 passengers. Party of Price Per Adult   Children Ages 2-17 1 - 6 $129 + $6 tax = $135   $109 + $6 tax = $125 7 - 12 $119 +$6 tax = $125   $99 + $6 tax = $105 Party of 13+ Use Private Party Rate   Use Private Party Rate Private Party $1195 +$6 tax pp for up to 8. Each additional person $80 + $6 pp tax Departs 9 am. Returns approximately 2:00 pm. Lunch included. New !!!! Exclusive Private Party Option –Families, friends and small groups now have the option of booking at our individual rate or book the boat just for your party for a few dollars more. No longer do you have to pay for 18 passengers to have the boat exclusively. Approximate Custom Charter Rates Charter the boat exclusively for a custom Prince William Sound adventure. Weddings, research, transportation, all day whale watch or glaciers? You name it, we can probably do it. Call or e-mail for an exact quote. Custom tour rates are quoted based on activity, distance and expense. Party of Rate Per Hour 1 - 10 $275 per hour 11 - 18 $300 per hour Standby time - $100 per hour Barbecue Salmon Lunch - $12 per person Departs 9 am. Returns approximately 2:00 pm. Lunch included. 2010 4-5 Day Guided Fishing Rates   Party of 4 Days 3 Nights 5 Days 4 Nights Night Before Night After 6 $1950 pp $2400 pp Add $150 pp Add $200 pp 5 $2200 pp $2700 pp Add $180 pp Add $220 pp 4 $2600 pp $3150 pp Add $200 pp Add $250 pp

Boarding: 4 day trips begin Sunday night, Monday, Monday night or Tuesday. 5 day trips begin Sunday night, Monday or Monday night Board 9 a/m/, disembark 4-6 p.m. Extra Night Option: Night before and after options are often convenient for our guests itineraries, they break up travel, can require less hotel check in and out and allow for more activity time the first and last day. Boarding time on the night before option is 6 p.m. The evening is used to situate guests on board, conduct a safety briefing and travel 2-3 hours to get us near the first day’s activities. No meal is served – we recommend having dinner in Girdwood or Whittier prior to boarding. The night after option extends your trip until approximately 10 a.m. the next morning and includes an extra dinner and breakfast. This option allows for a full day of activities/fishing the last day. Deposit/Reservation Policy: Single party bookings require a deposit of $3000. Deposits are 95% refundable up to 30 days from receipt of deposit. Deposits become non-refundable 31 days from receipt of deposit. Balance is due 60 days before departure and is non-refundable. Split party bookings (two or more parties) require full payment to confirm reservations and payments are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation we will attempt to book a replacement party and if successful, refund a portion of your payment Smoking: is permitted outside only. Alcohol: is permitted but not supplied. Salmon Fishing and 1/2 Glacier 1/2 Salmon Rates Note - Discount $50 pp for non-fisherman. No meal served when fishing. Party of Salmon Fishing Glacier Tour/Salmon 1-6 $240 pp $250 pp 7-12 $230 pp $240 pp 13+ $2860 Total $2980 Total Departs 8 am 8 - 10 hours 8 - 10 hours Exclusive Rate Option - Parties of 4-12. Split the difference between the 13+ rate and the individual rate. Maximum 12 people fishing at one time. Tax included. No meal served on fishing or glacier/salmon charters. Deposit/Reservation Policy: Full payment required to confirm reservations. Payments are 95% refundable up to 10 days before departure. 9 days from departure payments become non-refundable. We accept Visa, MC and traveler checks. Personal and company checks accepted if received 10 or more days before departure.   2009 Day Trip Options 1. Glacier, Wildlife and Hatchery Tour Begin your day with a cruise to Blackstone Bay, witness magnificent tidewater glaciers, a unique cliff hanging glacier, waterfalls and wildlife! Millions of salmon return to Lake Bay annually, attracting sea lions, seals, sea otters, eagles, bears and commercial fishing boats that harvest thousands of salmon. Your afternoon includes a tour of Lake Bay, a walk through tour of the Wally Noerenberg salmon hatchery and a short guided hike (optional) to a spectacular hidden waterfall. An incredible, out of the ordinary adventure! Departs 9 a.m. from Whittier Harbor and end 4-5 pm Adults -$149 + tax $157 Children (2-17)- $99 tax $107 Lunch and beverages included   2. Salmon Fishing Charters For those of you who’d rather catch a few of the thousands of salmon that return to Lake Bay. June and early July we target chum salmon. Coho/silver salmon fishing starts mid July. Fishing charters weekdays only unless the whole boat is booked. Departs 8 am Returns 4-6 p.m. Adults/Children (party of 1-6) $240 Adults/Children (party of 7-12) $230 Adults/Children (party of 13+) $2860 Maximum of 12 people fishing at one time. Tax included. No meal served.   3. Glacier Tour and Salmon Fishing Morning begins with a visit to Blackstone Bay. Spend the afternoon pursuing salmon. Fishing charters weekdays only unless the whole boat is booked. Departs 8 am Returns 4-6 p.m. Available June 10 - Aug 22 Adults/Children (party of 1-6) $250 Adults/Children (party of 7-12) $240 Adults/Children (party of 13+) $2980 Maximum of 12 people fishing at one time. Tax included. No meal served.

Boarding time is 7-8 a.m. If possible, we will return to port at 5 p.m. the last day.
Weather and day light may provide better operating conditions the next morning. The Captain may opt to delay return to Whittier until the next morning. There is no extra charge for a delayed return in most cases.

Additional costs. Hunting license, game tags, transportation to Anchorage and from Anchorage to Whittier, processing and shipping of game. Fuel surcharge if fuel exceeds $3 per gallon.

Deposit/Reservation Policy -Single party bookings require a deposit of $3000. Deposits are 95% refundable up to 30 days from receipt of deposit. Deposits become non-refundable 31 days from receipt of deposit. Balance is due 60 days before departure and is non-refundable. Split party bookings (two or more parties) require full payment to confirm reservations and payments are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation we will attempt to book a replacement party and if successful, refund a portion of your payment.