Alaskan Family Adventures

We welcome family trips aboard the Heron and love to have children onboard! Their sense of wonder and imagination come alive in the natural world. We make sure there is plenty of activity to engage energetic minds and bodies of all ages.

Tidepool Exploration Hiking Kayaking Fishing

What makes the Heron the perfect choice for an Alaska family vacation?

• Flexible schedule and itinerary
• Each cruise designed to fit the interests and activity level of your family
• 3 kayaks and 2 shore boats for exploration
• Plenty of space for family activities
• Your crew are both Coast Guard licensed captains and have backgrounds in natural history
• Mom and Dad, and grandparents can relax while someone else steers and prepares all the meals.

We are always glad to provide references. Our repeat clientele and referrals from former guests are a great source of pride for us. Here are some excerpts from our guest log:

"What a week! Thank you for everything, for all the delicious food, and for showing us this beautiful part of the country.. I have clear pictures in my mind of the mystical, low hanging clouds among the trees, the slow, ominous return of the killer whales' dorsal fin to the water and so much more. I am so happy and thankful that I have had the chance to see this "Last Frontier" and you two were perfect guides. After just one week, you truly do feel like old friends. ." Molly, age 22

"Thanks for making the Alaska adventure a tremendous success. We leave with many more wonderful memories of Alaska, of time spent as a family and of course with the two of you.. Whales, bears, salmon, halibut, eagles, mink, enchanted forests, chanterelles, berries, sea lions and more..what a fabulous trip. Thank you also for making the trip special for Steven and the Tiny Captain." Monahan Family

"What a perfect way to see the Inside Passage! You were perfect and gentle guides, pointing out sights we would have never seen on our own, patient, enthusiastic, careful, sensitive, warm, funny, entertaining, knowledgeable.. The rhythms and pace on the boat were the perfect antidote for our East Coast lives. The scenery was awe inspiring, kayaking was enormous fun, And perhaps best of all, you were wonderful with Jennifer and Michael infecting them with your enthusiasm for nature. You are performing an enormous service to them and others who could never have the experiences we had any other way, to experience life on the water and to explore the magnificence of the natural world in a safe and accessible way." Altman family

Alaska Passages Adventure Cruises
Scott & Julie Hursey
P.O. Box 213
Petersburg, AK 99833
1-888-434-3766  (1-888-43-HERON) Toll Free
907-772-3967 Phone & FAX
 e-mail: info@alaskapassages.com