Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness

We are Destination Alaska Adventure Company and Northwind Aviation. Showing you the best of Alaska by land, air, & sea!

If you’re ready to experience fishing in Homer, we’ve got you covered!

Does anyone in your group suffer from seasickness? All of our boats are equipped with state-of-the-art gyro stabilization technology from SeaKeeper! This system is designed to reduce the roll of a vessel by 95%. Once you feel it, you will never boat without it!

You’ll find yourself aboard The Wilderness Explorer, our 40’ Vessel by Bay Weld. The Wilderness Explorer has a capacity for 10 passengers. And yes, there is a private toilet on board for your convenience. There is also a mini fridge and microwave on board.

*If you’d like a private charter for your group, please purchase all 10 seats and send us a message with your group size. (10 max)

A few items to bring; food and beverages for the day (alcohol permitted on Private Charters only), waterproof outer layers, waterproof shoes/boots, warm underlayers, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses.

You need to purchase a local sportfishing fishing license before the trip. This is available to purchase online at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s site or local businesses such as the local hardware store. If booking a Halibut/Salmon Combo trip you will also need to purchase a King Salmon Stamp with your license purchase.

Destination Alaska will provide bait, rods, and reels for you.

The crew will fillet for you and they will arrange for the fish processing company to meet back at the dock should you need to package and ship your catch home - these fees are separate from Destination Alaska’s fees and will be charged on the day of.

Ready to go make some unforgettable Alaska memories? Let’s go Fishing!

Gratuities for the crew are not included but are appreciated.

*Children over 8 years old are welcomed on seat fare charters. Children under 8 years old are welcomed on private charters. Please specify the child’s age.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Full Day – Halibut/Salmon
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,180
    No visit to Alaska is complete without spending a day on the water fishing for Halibut and Salmon. Meet your captain and crew at 6:30 a.m. at our Spit Office before you walk down to the harbor and get settled in for a scenic ride that will take you away from the crowds into pristine Alaska's coastal wilderness. Worried about motion sickness? We have some of the only vessels in Alaska that have Seakeeper gyro stabilization systems installed.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
There are 16 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
Great crew
Great crew
Great crew
+1
Angler rating
2
1
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
67%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
3 of 3 reviews
Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew

VERIFIED   Full Day – Halibut/Salmon on July 23, 2024
Captain David and first-mate Alec did a fantastic job of finding fish and working with a boat load of novice to catch them. ...
Michael S. recommends Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Michael S. recommends Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Patrick E.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Solid charter

VERIFIED   Full Day – Halibut/Salmon on July 20, 2024
Not best or worst charter have had out of Homer, mostly chicken halibut and some rockfish ,  Wanted to go after Lingcod but...
Patrick E. recommends Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Patrick E. recommends Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Pat W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful boat.

VERIFIED   Full Day – Halibut/Salmon on July 16, 2024
Very nice boat.  All Business- would have liked to take a few pictures holding our catch.
Pat W. recommends Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Pat W. recommends Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

FAQs about Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness

Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $590 per person - Full Day – Halibut/Salmon (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Refrigerator

Trips booked with Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Destination Alaska Adventure Co. – Wilderness include:
  • Halibut
  • Salmon
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Charter Operator

Destination Alaska Adventure Company
Homer, Alaska, United States
30 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2023
Destination Alaska Adventure Company is a dream come true for the Jackson Family. Scott and Barb moved to Homer, Alaska where Scott worked for a local air taxi, flying and fixing bush planes on a daily basis and Barb worked as a nurse for South Peninsula Hospital. Brandon and Chris are Homer, Alaska born, and have spent hundreds of days on Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet helping visitors catch Salmon, Rockfish, and Halibut. Over the course of 20+ years, Scott, Barb, Brandon, and Chris have successfully guided and taught outdoor skills to nearly 1100 individuals in New Hampshire, Alaska, and Maine. Scott states "Destination Alaska allows us to combine our passion for the outdoors and our love for sharing Alaska. We are truly blessed!” The Jackson family and their team are thrilled to have the opportunity to show their guests just how amazing Alaska can be.

About this listing

Targeted species

Halibut Halibut
Salmon Salmon
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Bay Weld
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
3 x 425HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
under 8 private charter only
No Smoking
You Keep Catch

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

Homer Fishing Calendar

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...