34' x 12' ACI Cats

The 'MF Relentless' and 'MF Courageous' are the latest additions to the Highliner fleet from ACI Boats in Port Townsend, WA. With a 36' overall length and a 12' beam, these are some truly impressive charter boats, built for comfort, speed, and efficiency, yet rugged enough to handle anything Alaska throws our way. With a huge amount of deck space around a large, heated cabin, these boats make an ideal fishing platform for groups of 6 (or fewer, with our buyout option). We are proud to announce that we will have two more of these awesome machines before the start of the 2025 fishing season! 

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  • Ideal for larger groups (5-6 guests)
  • Professional guide and deckhand
  • Heated cabin with shock absorbing seats
  • Garmin autopilot, position lock, and top of the line electronics
  • Walk-around cabin
  • Electric high performance downriggers for trolling
  • Stand-up marine head with exterior access
  • (4) 12V Plugs for electrics reels and downriggers

34' x 10' Allied Liberators

The 'Motivator' and 'Instigator' were built in 2022 by Allied Boats in Bremerton, WA. They are impressive offshore fishing vessels, custom-built from heavy-gauge aluminum and powered by twin Suzuki 300hp outboards. They feature shock-absorbing seats, a smooth ride in bigger water, and a walk-around cabin that allows you to fish from anywhere on the boat. These boats are well-suited for groups of 5, although we often use them for groups of 4. 

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  • Ideal for groups of 4-5 guests or mixed groups of 4
  • Professional guide
  • Heated cabin with shock absorbing seats
  • Raymarine autopilot and top of the line electronics
  • Walk-around cabin
  • Electric high performance downriggers for trolling
  • Private marine head

32' x 9.5' North River Walk-Around

The 'Indigo' and 'Mustang' were built in 2018 by North River Boats in Roseburg, OR. They are fast, comfortable, high-performance vessels built from heavy-gauge aluminum and powered by twin Suzuki 250hp outboards. They feature shock-absorbing seats, a private marine head, diesel heater, Garmin autopilot and a walk-around cabin that allows you to fish from anywhere on the boat. These boats are ideal for a group of 4 but smaller groups have the option to buy them out for exclusive use. 

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A view of the back of a boat with seats.
  • Ideal for groups of 4 guests or buy out with 2-3
  • Professional guide
  • Heated cabin with shock absorbing seats
  • Garmin autopilot and top of the line electronics
  • Walk-around cabin
  • Electric high performance downriggers for trolling
  • Private marine head

32' x 12' Little Hoquiam Walk-Around

The 'Highliner' and 'Reel Magic' were built by the Little Hoquiam Shipyard in Hoquiam, WA. They are constructed from heavy duty fiberglass and powered by twin Suzuki 250hp outboards (mercs in photo below have been replaced). They feature a large cabin with loads of deck space, a marine head (stand-up bathroom), diesel heater, Garmin autopilot and a walk-around cabin that allows you to fish from anywhere on the boat. These boats are very spacious for a group of 4 but smaller groups also have the option to buy them out for exclusive use. 

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This video describes out flagship charter boat the F/V Highliner and shows it's performance on calm inside waters and in the ocean.

  • Ideal for groups of 4 guests or buy out with 2-3
  • Professional guide
  • Heated cabin
  • Garmin autopilot and top of the line electronics
  • Walk-around cabin
  • Electric high performance downriggers for trolling
  • Stand-up marine head

M/V Highliner Express

 

This 50' long and 17' wide aluminum catamaran, built by ACI Boats in Port Townsend, WA will cruise at 24 knots, the same speed as our charter boats! Because it is long and wide, weighs seven times as much as our 32’ charter boats, and has twin hulls: the ride is much smoother than any mono-hull charter boat. We will be traveling on a very stable and comfortable vessel in protected inside waters.

This fast ferry is designed and rated for 49 passengers and is US Coast Guard inspected. We will limit the number of passengers to around 24 guests and minimal freight, allowing plenty of space and comfort as you transit from Juneau through beautiful Icy Straits, past Glacier Bay on to Pelican. Coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, are provided free of charge for your enjoyment. The cabin is heated with windows all around, plenty of charging ports for your devices, comfortable leather chairs, card tables and drink holders, two stand-up marine heads, and luggage storage compartment below deck.

For some, it will be a great sightseeing and whale watching trip! For those who are more focused on fishing: We will be going too fast to troll for salmon, so don't even ask! The ferry ride takes about 4 hours from dock to dock... only about two hours longer than checking in at the seaplane an hour ahead of time and then flying to Pelican.

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A large room with many black chairs and tables.
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A drawing of the deck and floor plan for a boat.