Here thousands of islands and the imposing coastal mainland form a natural wonderland woven together by an intricate network of waterways. No roads intrude upon this soul-moving wilderness, one of the few places in North America still largely unpopulated and unspoiled. The sea teems with life of rich variety. Humpback and Orca whales abound. Playful Dall porpoises play with visiting vessels.
Sea lions are as common as sparrows in our own backyards.
The highest densities of brown bears and bald eagles in the world are found here. Wolves, beavers, foxes, martens and moose all make this their home. Inaccessible to most, the wonders of this vast wilderness are brought closely to hand to a maximum of 10 guests aboard one of two yachts. The Catalyst is 74' long and was originally built in 1932 to serve as University of Washington's first oceanographic research vessel. The Westward is 86' long and was built in 1924 to take private charters to fish and hunt in Alaska.