Overview
Enjoy an unforgettable Alaska family vacation with Discovery Voyages, the specialists in exclusive small cruise travel in Alaska’s famous Prince William Sound. Invite your own friends and family to see the real Alaska and avoid the crowded, popular travel destinations of industrial tourism – bring your family on board the Discovery for the cruise of a lifetime. The Discovery staff attends to the details while you relax and spend your time focusing on what matters most to you – enjoying your family and vacation. Children of all ages are welcome.
A cruise on the Discovery offers families wonderful vacation opportunities deep in the heart of southcentral Alaska’s most magnificent waterway wilderness. Enjoy the massive landscapes and natural beauty of Prince William Sound, as well as wildlife sightseeing, whale watching, sea kayaking, walks on forest trails, and other recreation activities.
Visits to shore are made daily for hikes along the beach, alpine meadows, and if you are up for it, treks to mountain ridgelines. It is all customizable, and excursions are optional. The views from the Discovery are breathtaking in all directions. The meals are prepared by the Discovery chef, and delight the eyes as much as the palette.
Captain Rand and his professional staff help you explore, experience and relax in one of Alaska’s most pristine marine and coastal environments.
Private Charter Rates
Charters are available for up to 12 passengers. * Some exceptions may apply
No age minimum for kids.
Rates range from $7,900 to $9,500 per day based on seasonal demand and availability. It is a per day price, not a per person price.
Rates include cost for the entire boat for the length of specified voyage, including full crew, meals, complimentary bar, all user fees and use of equipment, plus round-trip van transfers between Anchorage/Whittier. Pre/post cruise accommodations in Anchorage are included as well, but can be removed upon request.
Non-refundable deposit for charters: $4,500
Can you charter a private cruise in Alaska for your family or group?
You can, and it's one of the best-kept secrets in Alaska travel. Discovery Voyages offers full private charters of the M/V Discovery—a 65-foot yacht accommodating up to 12 guests—for families, friend groups, wedding parties, or any small group that wants Prince William Sound entirely to themselves.
You get the same expert captain and crew, gourmet meals, complimentary bar, and all the gear and activities that come with their regular cruises, but the itinerary is completely customized around what your group wants to do. Three to seven days of glaciers, wildlife, and total privacy in one of the most spectacular places on earth—no strangers, no compromises.
Dates & Rates
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May 21 - 26, 2026
6 Day Private Charter
$42,895 /per trip
AVAILABLE
$42,895 /per trip
AVAILABLE
- Duration:
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of May 20 and 26 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimenary bar.
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June 12 - 16, 2026
Private Charter
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
- Duration:
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
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July 1 - 5, 2026
Adventurer 5-Day Cruise
$5,770 /person
1 Space Available
$5,770 /person
1 Space Available
- Duration:
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of June 30 & July 5 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as is private transportation to and from the vessel, located about an hour south.
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July 15 - 19, 2026
Adventurer 5-Day Cruise
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
- Duration:
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of July 14 & 19 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as is private transportation to and from the vessel, located about an hour south.
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July 20 - 25, 2026
Private Charter
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
- Duration:
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
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September 8 - 13, 2026
Classic 6-Day Cruise
$5,770 /person
6 Cabins Available
$5,770 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
A Six Day trip for a 5 Day price!
The nights of Sept 7 & 13 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, as is private transportation to and from the vessel, located about an hour south.
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May 22 - 26, 2027
Private Charter
$42,880 /per trip
AVAILABLE
$42,880 /per trip
AVAILABLE
- Duration:
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of May 21 and 26 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar. Invite up to 12 guests.
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May 27 - June 1, 2027
Adventurer 6-Day Cruise
$6,495 /person
5 Cabins Available
$6,495 /person
5 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of May 26 & June 1 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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June 2 - 7, 2027
Classic 6-Day Cruise
$6,495 /person
6 Cabins Available
$6,495 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of June 1 and 7 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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June 9 - 13, 2027
Adventurer 5-Day Cruise
$5,770 /person
6 Cabins Available
$5,770 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of June 8 and 13 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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June 14 - 16, 2027
3-Day Sampler Cruise
$3,460 /person
6 Cabins Available
$3,460 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of June 13 and 16 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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June 22 - 25, 2027
Adventurer 4-Day Cruise
$4,615 /person
6 Cabins Available
$4,615 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of June 22 and 25 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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July 2 - 6, 2027
Adventurer 5-Day Cruise
$5,770 /person
PENDING
$5,770 /person
PENDING
- Duration:
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of July 1 & 6 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimenary bar.
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July 7 - 11, 2027
Private Charter
$ /person
PENDING
$ /person
PENDING
- Duration:
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of July 6 and 11 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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July 12 - 14, 2027
3-Day Sampler Cruise
$3,460 /person
6 Cabins Available
$3,460 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of July 11 and 14 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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July 15 - 20, 2027
Private Charter
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
- Duration:
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
Private Friends & Family Charter Reservation
SOLD OUT
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July 21 - 23, 2027
3-Day Sampler Cruise
$3,460 /person
6 Cabins Available
$3,460 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of July 20 and 23 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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July 25 - 31, 2027
7 Day Cross Sound West to East
$7,450 /person
6 Cabins Available
$7,450 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Cordova
This is a one-way trip across Prince William Sound. Included: The night of July 24 at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, the night of July 31 at Orca Adventure Lodge in Cordova, dinner on July 31 at Orca Adventure Lodge as well as breakfast Aug 1, private transportation to and from the vessel, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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August 2 - 8, 2027
7 Day Cross Sound East to West
$7,450 /person
6 Cabins Available
$7,450 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Cordova
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
This is a one-way trip across Prince William Sound. Included: Dinner & lodging for the night of Aug 1 at Orca Adventure Lodge in Cordova, private transportation to and from the vessel, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, a complimentary bar on board the vessel, the night of Aug 8 at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B.
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August 9 - 11, 2027
3-Day Sampler Cruise
$3,460 /person
6 Cabins Available
$3,460 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of Aug 8 and 11 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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August 19 - 22, 2027
Adventurer 4-Day Cruise
$4,615 /person
6 Cabins Available
$4,615 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of Aug 18 and 22 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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August 24 - 29, 2027
Classic 6-Day Cruise
$6,495 /person
6 Cabins Available
$6,495 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of Aug 23 and 29 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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September 4 - 9, 2027
Adventurer 6-Day Cruise
$5,845 /person
6 Cabins Available
$5,845 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of Sept 3 and 9 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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September 10 - 15, 2027
Classic 6-Day Cruise
$5,845 /person
6 Cabins Available
$5,845 /person
6 Cabins Available
- Duration:
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Group Size:
- 12
- Begins In:
- Anchorage
- Ends In:
- Anchorage
The nights of Sept 9 and 15 are included at a downtown Anchorage hotel or B&B, private transportation to and from the vessel which is located about an hour south, all meals on board, all activities, all user fees, and a complimentary bar.
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- Tour Type
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