Northern Song

Explore the Waterways of Southeast Alaska in Luxury

Summary

Safe, functional and comfortable, the 84-foot world-class expedition yacht, Northern Song, was designed and constructed from steel with the same rugged integrity of vessels built for Alaska’s renowned commercial fisheries. It offers an ideal balance of public and personal space with ample outdoor areas for play and lounging.

When guests step on board, they experience the “wow” of the expansive open design. You won’t feel crowded on this boat. You’ll enjoy the spacious salon, covered decks and excellent viewing areas. You’ll love your quarters, too! Choose from four beautiful guest staterooms, each with its own private bathroom and shower.

Northern Song is a very family friendly boat with plenty of room for three generations to spread out and enjoy the journey. The vessel is an excellent choice for a couples group Alaska small ship cruise as well as corporate yacht charters. She offers an ideal balance of public and personal space with ample outdoor areas for play and lounging and a spacious salon with a fully equipped media suite. The huge pilot house can seat 10 for whale spotting and back seat driving.

The M/V Northern Song is operated by USCG licensed master Captain Dennis Rogers. Experience includes more than 5 years (1973 to 1999) of commercial fishing on vessels p to 180 ft in most waters of coastal Alaska and 10 years (2000-present) operating the Alaska charter vessels and Alaska small ship cruises. Dennis has owned and safely skippered vesses as captain for more than 30 years.

The M/V Northern Song is an 84' X 26' X 10' steel world cruiser contructed in 1997. The vessel is equipped with the following:

• 520 HP 3412 Caterpillar diesel engine
• 2- John Deere 30KW diesel generators providing 110 volt power throughout
• 4 KW 12 to 110 volt power inverter
• 5- VHF radios
• ICOM single side band radio
• Furuno 72 mile and 36 mile radars
• 2 -Furuno commercial color depth sounders
• SAT phone
• Nobeltec Max Pro navigational software interfaced with Satellite Global Positioning
• Fully equipped modern galley
• 7 bathrooms, 6 showers
• 7000 gallons fuel
• 3000 gallons water
• 1000 gallon per day watermaker
• Hydraulic bow & stern thrusters
• 18 foot ft Novurania tender w/ 115 Yamaha outboard
• 11 foot Polaris RIB tender w/20hp Honda outboard
• 7000 lb hydraulic crane
• 15 survival suits (various sizes) + USGC approved life vests
• 12 person IBA (life raft)
• Niad hydraulic gyrocompass controlled anti-roll stabilizer fins
• Cruiseair A/C units with heaters
• Large covered enclosed aft deck with table for dining
• 2- two person sea kayaks / 2 – four person sea kayaks

• All meals, soft drinks, select wine, bottled water, beer
• Bedding, Linens
• Saltwater fishing tackle & bait
• Cleaning, packaging and freezing your catch
• All ground transfers between hotel/airport and vessel
• Area maps, cruise certificate & pre-cruise planning packet
• Packing suggestions, boat time schedules and connecting flight schedules
• Fishing licenses can be purchased on board

1. The ultimate guided, customized small group Alaskan Expedition Cruise!
2. Guided photography trips with focuses such as glaciers, birds, seals or whales
3. Fishing charters for steelhead fly fishing and salt water halibut and salmon
4. Professional chef on board to prepare hearty Alaskan cuisine or your daily catch

A private charter cruise is ideal if you already have your own group. With 30+ years of experience and local knowledge the staff and crew of the Northern Song will help you create a custom Alaskan small ship cruise itinerary that best fulfills all of your desires and makes the most out of your Alaskan experience.

Northern Song works with a number of professional guides with experience in a variety of subjects and fields. We will gladly provide a custom guided charter exclusively for your group's special interests, complete with any required equipment and/or research.

Guided photography, birding and fishing expeditions depart throughout the year.