Welcome aboard Snow Goose: A 65’ Motor Vessel offering All-Inclusive Private Charters in south east Alaska for up to 12 people. Snow Goose has access to more remote areas which are inaccessible by larger ships. With more than 13 years of charter experience, the owner is able to receive the necessary permits for entrance into popular locations such as: Glacier Bay, and Anan Creek Bear Reserve. Enjoy nearly 24 hours of daylight while watching bubble net feeding by humpback whales or kayaking along the glaciers!
Pay half of the price and hold for 2 days. Get 100% return if cancelled.
Dan Liden SKIPPER & OWNER
A graduate of Environmental Education, Dan has interpreted the environment as a naturalist in Baja, Maine, Puget Sound, and Alaska for 14 years. After teaching math and science in the classroom for 10 years he combined his skills and purchased the Snow Goose. As captain and owner, Dan continues his love for education with students and adults by operating the Snow Goose in the Puget Sound and Alaska. He has been the owner operator for 13-years the Snow Goose.
Jason Frankle: 1st Mate
Growing up in the competitive world of skiing and snowboarding-Jason took an early interest in adventure sports. Upon relocating from Bellingham, WA to Belize-Jason first learned to sail and eventually became a catamaran charter captain in Belize for 4 years. When he returned back to Bellingham, WA he obtained his 100ton license and began working on Snow Goose in 2016. Never one to stay in 1 place too long, he now resides in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands and works as 1st mate on Snow Goose for part of the season. When not on charter, he is passionate about all types of fishing, kiteboarding, downhill mountain biking and dirt bike riding.
Phil Mulligan: 1st Mate & Chef
Phil has always enjoyed the art and creativity of cooking and loves to share that passion with others. Working with local foods as a sous and executive chef, Phil established restaurant and farmer relations all over the country. As a cook on Alaskan charters, Phil enjoys sharing his talents with guests from all over the world.
Phil felt right at home spending summers on a boat in Southeast Alaska, so after two years as a cook on the Snow Goose he obtained his Captain’s License in 2014 and transitioned into the role of First Mate.
Rj Rex: Naturalist
RJ grew up in Minnesota. There he earned a degree in classical guitar performance while working part time as a naturalist for the parks. Then he moved to Washington to explore the Cascade Mountains via hiking boots and backcountry ski.
Now he has an Earth Science teaching endorsement and works for a variety of outdoor education programs, including the Snow Goose Marine educational program. He knows all the details of the Snow Goose that make her operate smoothly and is always ready for an adventure.
Molly Elder: Naturalist
Molly spent her early years swimming in the salty surf and rowing around the craggy coasts of Maine. She graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Environmental Education with a focus on Marine Ecology. She's worked aboard the Snow Goose as a Marine Science Educator in Bellingham since 2011 and has been part of the Alaska program since 2015. She enjoys foraging for wild foods and medicines, kayaking in San Juan Island sunsets, rafting the wild waters of the Western United States and just simply plucking on her ol' banjo. The Cascade Mountains and the Salish Sea will always hold that feeling of home, but Alaska is most certainly her home away from home. She is looking forward to exploring the wings, tails, fins, paws, flowers, foliage, gills and thrills of Southeast Alaska with you!
Bethany Hasper: Naturalist
Alaska’s wilderness holds a special place in Bethany’s heart. Since visiting as a young girl, she always knew she would return. After obtaining a degree in Environmental Education from Western Washington University, she packed up her car and moved to inland Alaska, to the wilds of Denali. Since then, she has moved back to the Pacific Northwest, but returns to Alaska yearly to explore, share and inspire others to love this amazing place. Bethany cannot wait to give all those who join her aboard the Snow Goose a truly spectacular experience in Southeast Alaska while teaching about its remarkable flora and fauna.
*Please note: Snow Goose operates with a crew of 4 who do rotate throughout the season.
Specifications
Type
Power Yachts
Builder
Custom Built Aluminum Cutter
Year Built
1973
Size
65.00 Ft
Beam
18 Feet
Draft
7 Feet
Guests
12
Boat Details
Cabins:
6
Queen:
-
Single Cabins:
1
Showers:
2
Wash Basins:
2
Heads:
2
Electric Heads:
2
Pick Up Locations
Pref. Pick-up:
Southeast Alaska
Other Pick-up:
Southeast Alaska
Details
Refit:
Annual
Helipad:
No
Jacuzzi:
No
A/C:
Full
Engine Details
400HP Diesel
2 Generators:
18kw and 10 kw
Fuel Consumption:
-
Cruising Speed:
8.3
Max Speed:
-
Locations
Winter Area:
Pacific NW
Summer Area:
Alaska, Pacific NW
Amenities
Salon Tv/VCR:
Yes
Salon Stereo:
Yes
Sat Tv:
4 hand held VHF radios
2 FCC certified VHF radios
Satellite Phone Onboard
SAFETY MEASURES:
The Snow Goose is one of the few United States Coast Guard Inspected Vessels of its size. To carry a USCG Certificate of Inspections, the Snow Goose is required to pass annual inspections and follow stringent guidelines to ensure the safety of all passengers. This added insurance goes beyond non-inspected vessels, allowing us to carry up to 42 passengers with the added protocol required.
# of Videos:
-
# DVDs/Movies:
-
# CD's:
-
Camcorder:
-
Books:
Yes
Board Games:
Yes
Sun Awning:
-
Deck Shower:
-
Bimini:
-
Water Maker:
60 Gal/Per
Special Diets:
Yes
Kosher:
Inq
BBQ:
Yes
# Dine In:
-
Minimum Age:
-
Generator:
2
Inverter:
1 Pure Sin Wave Inverter
Voltages:
12V, 110V, 220V
Water Maker:
60 Gal/Per
Water Cap:
600 Gallons
Ice Maker:
-
Sailing Instructions:
-
Internet Access:
None-Hot Spots
Gay Charters:
Yes
Nude:
Inq
Hairdryers:
-
# Port Hatches:
-
Guests Smokes:
-
Crew Smokes:
No
Pets Aboard:
No
Pet Type:
-
Guest Pets:
-
Children Ok:
Yes
Hammock:
-
Windscoops:
-
Water Sports
Dinghy size:
18' Solas
Dinghy hp:
90HP Yamaha
Dinghy # pax:
14
Water Skis Adult:
Yes
Water Skis Kids:
-
Jet Skis:
-
Wave Runners:
-
Kneeboard:
-
Windsurfer:
-
Snorkel Gear:
-
Tube:
-
Scurfer:
-
Wake Board:
-
Kayaks 1 Pax:
1
Kayaks (2 Pax):
6
Floating Mats:
-
Swim Platform:
YES
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type):
-
Sailing Dinghy:
-
Beach Games:
-
Fishing Gear:
Yes
Gear Type:
-
Rods:
-
SNOW GOOSE SAMPLE MENU
*Local and organic produce and meats are used whenever possible.
All meals are served family style with a selection of beers and wines from the Pacific Northwest.
Breakfast
Quick Bread Biscuits and Gravy, baked eggs, cabbage and greens, fruit and yogurt parfaits
Breakfast Burritos: scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, quinoa, roasted potatoes, black beans, salsa, chorizo
Scones Hot Cereal Hard boiled eggs, Housemade Sausage Patties, Fruit Spread with yogurt
Ham, cheese, chive buttermilk biscuits Finnish Pancakes with raspberry sauce, housemade sausage patties