Built with purpose.
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SummerSummers are spent in Alaska working as a excursion vessel taking guests on 7-10 day trips. Our Alaskan adventures include activities such as kayaking, whale watching, glacier touring, hiking, hot springs, and identification of flora & fauna. -
FallIn the fall and spring she acts as a science lab for public school students near her home port of Bellingham, WA.
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WinterDuring the winter she is dry-docked so we can clean her up, make improvements and address anything that needs attention. -
SpringWe cater to public school students and environ-mental education train-ing for local universities. We also host research expeditions. In fact, we recently hosted film-maker MacGillivray Freeman and his crew as they shot an IMAX movie about Humpback Whales.
Rooms & interior
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The Snow Goose sleeps twelve guests and four crewmembers. Each stateroom has quarters for two guests in bunk beds, with personal reading lights and outlets. All berths are below deck, each with portholes that provide natural light. Rooms are cozy and carefully detailed to make the most of the space. As quaint as they are, you probably won’t spend much time in your cabin, as there is always something to do or see on deck. If you are travelling solo, we’ll be sure to bunk you with someone of the same gender. Two shared heads with showers are right across the hall.
Skiff & kayaksView gallery
In Alaska we rely on many modes of transportation and pride ourselves on the quality of equipment we provide. Our custom aluminum inflatable skiff was built locally in Washington State, specifically for operating in Alaska. The deep “V” hull and 90 hp outboard not only gets us to shore but also opens the door to exploration when on the anchor. As the ‘Gosling’ to the ‘Goose’, the skiff is extremely stable, reliable and a vital link to accessing the remote trails, rivers, and beaches we visit.
As experienced kayakers, we know how a quality kayak paddles. So we’ve spared no expense on our six Carbonlite 2000 Eddyline Whisper double kayaks. They are great for beginners and advanced kayakers alike and provide the perfect way to peacefully explore remote areas on your own. We provide all the necessary equipment to make your kayaking experience the most comfortable and awe-inspiring journey possible.
Safety first
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.
Safety Equipment
One 50 passenger self inflating life raft16 USGS approved Solas Survival Immersion Suits
3 life rings
1 horseshoe life ring
42 Type I Personal Flotation Devices
16 Type III Personal Flotation Devices
Halon fire suppression system
Coast Guard Approved First Aid Kit
4 hand held VHF radios
2 FCC certified VHF radios
Vessel Specifications
- Name
- Snow Goose
- Official Number
- 548355
- Call Sign
- WCY6018
- Service
- Passenger (Inspected and certified for 42)
- Hailing Port
- Bellingham, Washington
- Hull Material
- Steel
- Horsepower
- 400, diesel
- Place Built
- Ketchikan Alaska
- Built Date
- 1973
- Gross tons
- 97
- Net tons
- 75
- Length
- 62’8”
- Draft
- 7’
- Cruising speed
- 8.3 knots
Machinery specifications
- Fuel Capacity
- 2000 gallons (diesel)
- Fresh Water
- 600 gallons with reverse osmosis water maker capable of 60 gallons/hr
- Hot water
- 55 gallons
- Generators
- 18kw and 10 kw
- Electrical
- 110v, 220v
Galley/salon/other amenities
Two 5 cubic foot freezers16 cubic foot all-fridge
The galley of the Snow Goose is open to the main salon
The salon has ample outlets and seating for 16
The wheelhouse has a table and seating for 4 passengers
She has a swim step for easy loading/offloading
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