Explore Southeast Alaska's Wonders on Your Private Yacht

"September 2021 was our trip of a lifetime coming south from Juneau to Seattle along the inside passage. We boarded the Midnight Sun to find a sweet welcome complete with excellent charcuterie and friendly faces. The boat is comfortable and thoughtfully designed and we were delighted with our stateroom and the common areas. With so many experiences, it’s hard to capture the essence of this trip in a simple paragraph. I’ve never before caught a fish and had it expertly cooked for dinner the same day. Cap knew exactly how to time & position the boat to witness a whale breech between us and the sunset. There were days when we did not see another boat, but saw nature at her finest. The photos we took still leave me breathless. We were enriched by the knowledge of the crew, the memories and new friendships we hold dear.
Thank You Captain Eric!"

"Denny and I are so happy we came on this adventure! The spectacular views, tall mountains, beautiful expanses are beyond imagination. The fjord to the glaciers were particularly special.

And the Whales!!

Your graciousness through how we were treated as well as some of the most delicious and uniquely prepared foods we’ve had rounded out a wonderful week.

We feel we came as guests and left as friends.

Thank you so very much!"

"Dear Cap and crew,

We are so honored to be your first guests on the Midnight Sun! We have so many incredible memories this week, I don’t know where to start. Day 1: Successful halibut fishing!! Day 2: Brown Bears sighting and Jim’s 1st SUP attempt: ) Day 3: So many Orca and humpbacks Whales. Day 4: The amazing meals and the kayaking adventure. Day 5: Cap spotted the breaching humpback. Day 6: The early morning cruise through the Tracy Arm Fjord to the Glaciers were just breathtaking! Day 7: I guess all good things must come to an end… The best thing is that we have 4 new amazing friends, and you all are forever a part of our story."

Thank You,

“Dear Cap, Eric, Hannah and Susan,

We were so honored to be the first guests on the Midnight Sun! We have so many incredible memories from this week I don’t even know where to start!

Day one: successful halibut fishing AND beautiful weather!

Day two: brown bear sighting and Jim’s first attempt at SUP!

Day three: TONS of orca and humpbacks!! Caught SO MANY rockfish!!

Day four: Susan’s biscuits! Amazing kayaking, Also went to the hatchery and had a hilarious ride back to the boat in the tender ��

Day five: Dad spotted the breaching whale!! What an amazing experience that was. AND Susan’s cheesecake!!

Day six: Tracy Arm, What a magnificent Fjord and Sawyer Glacier! Kayaking and paddleboarding at the glacier! Another Orca sighting and a STUNNING sunset!!

Day seven: Well - I guess all good things must come to an end… the best thing is that we have four new amazing friends. And you are all forever a part of our story."

Thank you

“To all of you - Cap, Eric Jr, and Hannah,

Mine will be short. It was great, you were great, the ship is great. My fishing prowess continues unchallenged - never hook by the mouth if you don’t need to.

Clearly the bears and the whales were my highlight (save Eric’s gourmet meals). Each of you was professional but personable in every way. Your enthusiasm, especially the irrepressible Hannah, made every activity more enjoyable.

We will sing your praises wherever we go, and with Risa and Denny doing that, it will surely help.

May you have fair winds and calm seas (unless you wish otherwise) going forward. “

“Dear Cap, Hannah and Eric,

Denny and I are so happy we came on this adventure! The spectacular views, tall mountains, and the beautiful expanses are beyond imagination! The fjord to the glaciers was particularly special. And the whales!

Your graciousness through how we were treated as well as some of the most delicious and uniquely prepared foods we’ve had rounded out a wonderful week. We feel we came as guests and left as friends. Thank you so much!”

“I had a great time and made lots of memories. I saw lots of animals and plants, but my favorite was catching a Halibut. It was a trip of a lifetime - thank you so much!”

“Amazing trip with wonderful people. Thank you!”

“Wonderful cruise. Fantastic wildlife. OUTSTANDING crew! Thank you, Capt. Eric, Adam, Katie and Ryan for a trip of a lifetime. Fondly, the Evans Family”

“Captain Eric, Adam, Katie and Ryan- we had a fantastic rip, the Midnight Sun was perfect, the food beyond expectations, service hospitable and friendly… Most of all, thank you for taking us on this wonderful cruise through Alaska’s inside passage with all its glory! Psalm 104, Proverbs 8:22-31: We will cherish our memories with you beholding this wonderful and peaceful place. Thank you!”

“Thank you for an amazing week! Our trip was everything we were looking for and more. Midnight Suj is the perfect Alaskan Cruising Boat. Captain and crew perfect and feel like friends. We hate for this time to end, but look forward to the possibility of a return visit. Captain Eric, you do it right.”

“Captain Eric, Adam, Katie and Ryan- Thank you for a wonderful, unforgettable cruising experience. You will all be in my heart when I think of Alaska."

“Captain Eric, Adam, Katie and Ryan - Perfect cruise… Amazing boat (you said treat it like home - it was), whales, otters, bears, fish, eagles, icebergs, picnics… food and napkin rings… dinghy rides!!! More importantly the best crew ever. Thank you for everything. I will be back.”

“Captain Eric, Adam, Katie and Ryan- Captain it’s such a pleasure to sail with you again and meet your great crew. We love Alaska- whales, fishing, scenery and your new boat. The food and ambiance were fantastic! Our best to all of you.”

“Captain Eric, Katie, Adam and Ryan - Seriously - Best Trip Ever! This one goes down in the books! Every time we thought we’d seen and done it all, ,there was more. The whales, bears, orcas, fishing, hiking, talking to the locals in Tenakee warm Springs, kayaking… the list goes on. Katie- we enjoyed your eternal optimism and your laughter is contagious! Adam, I don’t know how I’m supposed to go home and cook for my family after all those amazing meals… and snacks! Unbelievable! Ryan, you have the patience of a saint and you are the most fun deckhand. And Cap- somehow you managed to engage 3 teenagers and they all had the time of their lives. This was the best trip with the best crew on the best boat. This won’t be the last time you see us. Can’t wait to keep in touch. Thank you for everything!!”

“Capt Eric, Adam, Katie,and Ryan- We had a wonderful time in Southeast AK! The Humpbacks! The glaciers!@ The halibut named “Barn Door”! The food was fantastic and beautifully presented, Katie’s laugh and service uplifting and Ryan’s help with the kayaks, fishing gear, etc first class. We will treasure this trip and we will be back! Alas, this trip is coming to an end, so we will say goodbye for now."

“Dear Captain Eric and Adam, Katie and Ryan,

Thank you for a wonderful trip of a lifetime! Our goals were for whales, wildlife, fishing and glaciers.. And as John would say all of those were “ticked’. Your warm welcome on to your yacht was a great way to start off our adventure. Day one we already had whales and bears and the gents had landed some salmon. Each day continued with new adventures. Kayaking, waterfalls, “warm” springs, whales and even a deer! We each had a different highlight. But I know our slow venture into Le Conte glacier was the best for me and Charles! So surreal. Amazing sights and sounds. A deer on an iceberg. Blue calving glacier. Photos and moons on the forward deck.

We enjoyed the fishing, the views ,and the best of all your warm hosting and guiding. I’ve never been a “take a pic of your meal” person… but Adam’s meals- made photos a must! I only wish the photos could capture the fabulous flavors.

Katie was the ultimate hostess! We loved her smiles and laughs. She instantly put all of us at ease. We felt we were one of the family.

Ryan’s attention to our team’s fishing needs and everything else were great! Never anything but a smile on his face and the rest of the crew.

And Captain, thank you so much for sharing your wheelhouse with us. I’m sure you didn’t realize all of us would be there so much! Sharing your knowledge and stories were so wonderful. Also thanks for the photos! We will share ours with you all.

We didn’t want this vacation/adventure to end. Today the sun is shining, the air is warm and I’m sitting here listening to everyone chatting up like old mates.

As you said we leave here as friends.

This has been a great family vacation and our hearts are filled. Smiles on our faces, and memories are warm."

“Dear Captain, Adam, Katie and Ryan,

We just want to say how much we thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of our trip with you on the Midnight Sun! Thank you for all the great times, amazing food and great experiences and company! We had such a fantastic family trip made possible by you all! Thank you"

“Thanks to Capt. Eric and crew - what an absolutely unbelievable experience. Something new, exciting and magnificent everyday! Food- Oh my god! So sorry to have this wonderful experience come to an end and already planning a repeat! Thanks so much to a terrific group of people for so much."

“Capt. Eric, Adam, Katie, Colleen and Eric jr - you guys are absolutely fabulous! I have been so excited for this experience and it absolutely smashed all of my expectations! This has been the most incredible experience. Sighting bears was a dream come true, and all the up close and personal time with whales, otters, sea lions, bears, etc has been so so so incredible! Thank you so so much for being so welcoming and for taking such incredible care of us. The food was insane - I’m leaving 10 lbs heavier than I boarded because I couldn’t stop eating! Right before I got on the Midnight Sun I read a John Muir quote about how “you shouldn’t visit Alaska as a young man, because no where else in the world will compare” - or something about it ruining the rest of the world for you, and for me that rings so true. What a beautiful part of the world, and what a fabulous way to see it with such fabulous company. Thank you for the greatest experience of my life - I’ll never forget it, or how fab you guys are!”

“What an amazing journey this has been. For someone who doesn’t do boats, I’d do it again and more! I am in awe of your beautiful country and your friendship has been overwhelming. Next time I’ll see an Orca, but with everything else and perfect weather, I’ll forgive them for not turning up.

Cheers all, Heather”

“Crew of the Midnight Sun - Captain Eric, Colleen, Eric, Adam and Katie: Thank you for an absolute pearler of a week. The places and the wildlife made for an incredible experience, but the crew has amplified that 10 fold and made it once in a lifetime. The friendliness and accommodation by the entire crew has been second to none and is greatly appreciated. Thank you for everything, Colleen and Eric for being so helpful with everything around the boat, Adam and Katie for feeding us better than I’ve ever been fed and being so homey… and a very special Thank you to Cap for being more than happy to let me pick his brain and answering all of my questions. Thanks again for such a great time, I couldn’t recommend True North Alaska Charters and the Midnight Sun too highly."

“Captain Eric, Colleen, Adam, Katie and Eric - Thank you for a most outstanding week in the wilderness, one of our most special places. All of the crew are special and bring their unique special qualities to the trip. Food was fantastic. Fishing was fantastic - Eric kissing my herring made me the lucky fisherperson! Yay! Wildlife was awesome. Glacier and icebergs were so amazing. One of the best trips!! Thanks for everything!”

“Thank you Thank you Thank you! What a spectacular trip we had. We came not knowing what to expect. All our expectations were exceeded plus. From birds, whales, sea lions, eagles, glaciers, waterfalls and much more thanks to the crew. Exceptional food and great fun! Thanks again"

“To Captain Eric, Eric the Younger, Katie and Adam- What a spectacular trip! All four of you were excellent hosts and made the trip so special. As nerdy birders, we really enjoyed Captain Eric’s knowledge of the birds and ability to find them for us. Even a tufted puffin! (PUFFIN!!) The food - how to praise the food? Varied, delicious, surprising, abundant, creative…and all wonderful. I don’t think any of us realized the extent to which we had signed up for a week of fine dining at its best.

We were thrilled to catch and eat crab, even if the halibut evaded us this time. (Fortunately Adam had plenty in reserve.) Everything about fishing in Alaska differs from what we know, so even Ross, not traditionally an avid angler, enjoyed watching the fisherfolk at work. The trip was everything we hoped for and more. Whales, orcas, and calving glaciers, oh my! Truly a top notch trip!

Thank you!! …for showing us your home state and adopted nomadic home state. I will be talking about this trip non-stop for years to come. I loved the birds, the bears, the banter and the… brotherhood? (I had to stick with the “B” theme). A crazy good time and I hope our paths cross again!

Fantastic scenery, service and camaraderie. Enjoyed the week, and how you made sure we all had new experiences in a safe manner. You were patient with us and we appreciate your efforts. Thanks so much!”

“Captain Eric, Katie, Adam and Eric jr- Thank you for such an amazing and memorable trip. You all made us feel so special and well taken care of. The food was delicious and it was so fun to eat fish and crab we had just caught! You made us feel right at home while seeing these amazing landscapes and animals. We saw so many whales, otters, bears, sea lions, eagles, puffins and more! Thanks for an unforgettable experience!”

“Captain Eric, Adam, Katie and Eric jr - you are such a kind, knowledgeable, fun crew! The best ever! This has been the trip of a lifetime! We will always remember you and Alaska as a bundle! Adam - the food was beyond amazing! Captain Eric - you are so kind and patient and calm and great eyesight. Katie - you are kind and you made everything so easy! Eric jr - you and Jodi were a great team so we got so many salmon and halibut and crab! Nothing like day fresh or hours fresh fish!

Whales, sea otter, puffin, bald eagles, sea lions, bears! Thank you!”

“Captain Eric, Katie, Adam and Eric jr- From the time you picked us up at the dock until we arrived in Juneau this was a trip I won’t ever forget. Every day brought a bucket of wonderful memories made even better because of all of you. My only regret is I can’t make the return trip to Ketchikan.

Captain - your knowledge of the area, wildlife and fish is amazing

Adam- You are truly an outstanding chef. I hope you write a cookbook

Katie- Your energy and helpfulness made our day every day

Eric- You are truly talented and patient with us all

Thanks again for everything and I hope we cross paths again someday!”

"This was the best vacation cruise ever!! Best birthday ever!!

Captain Eric- You are the best captain and so amazing and fun

Adam - Best chef and great meals every day

Katie - Thanks for the greatest cruise ever

Eric jr- you are a great fisherman and you taught me well

Thanks for everything”

“To the Captain and crew- We will be forever grateful to you all for creating a trip of a lifetime! Your incredible energy, knowledge, creativity, and attention to every little detail took this trip to the next level. Who takes a baby on a chartered cruise?! You all took everything in stride and that made for a week that was both supremely relaxing and exhilarating all at the same time. We’ll all remember this trip forever.

Thank you so much"