Category Archives: Deckhand

Rough Seas

A day out in rough seas and huge swells is an incredible experience. The day starts out like any other, the harbor’s water is glassy and calm, the passengers are excited and chatty. Unfortunately, the captain knows the sea conditions … Continue reading

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Whale’s Your Head At?

This humpback, affectionately named Morgan La Fey, almost ran straight into the boat, I could have touched him. The captain had to cut the engines to spare hitting him. Then Morgan decided to put on an incredible show. For perspective, … Continue reading

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The Boats

Star of the Northwest or The Snooze – our slowest and most boring tour, perfect for the elderly and families with small children Kenai Star – our longest tour, offers employees and passengers alike a wonderful place to relax and … Continue reading

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A Day in the Life of a Deckhand

or I Go to Sea as a Sailor because of the Wholesome Exercise and Pure Air The job of a deckhand is really being the Jack-of-all-Trades of the ship. We are CPR/First Aid certified, we have run all the Coast … Continue reading

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