Choose from among three sightseeing tour options. The day is crafted to meet guests’ interests and includes a shore landing on each tour along with a delicious homemade lunch.
During your time on board, the captain will pick from many desirable destinations that feature glaciers, waterfalls, wildlife, and plenty of photo opportunities.
Why we are different
- Our vessels were built specifically for exploring Prince William Sound and accessing the area’s beautiful beaches
- We are family owned and operated, raised our family in PWS, and are active in organizations that protect the sound for future generations
- Every tour allows beach landing – no other Prince William Sound day cruise does!
- Travel with our small group tour, either with like-minded travelers or as your own group
- Each tour is customized to our guests’ priorities. We know where to go to find what you want – the pace of the day is up to you
What is a beach landing and why is it special?
Lazy Otter Charters explores the designated wilderness areas of Prince William Sound. This is true, raw coastal Alaska. When you step onto the beach, it seems like you are the first human ever to be there. Our beach landings are made at many different locations around the sound, depending on the time of day, tides, weather, or guests’ preference. Beachcomb, look for wildlife, admire the towering forests of spruce and hemlock, or simply sit back and admire the view.
Service Seasons
Lazy Otter Charters is proud to offer sightseeing tours of Prince William Sound seasonally between March and October. Other services, like water taxi, freight hauling, photography or video support, diving transportation, towing or salvage and the like are offered year-round. Please inquire with the Lazy Otter office if you need assistance; we’re pros and happy to help!
Where We Travel
Depending upon your transportation needs and/or interests, Lazy Otter Charters can provide access to nearly every island, bay, inlet, or community within the Prince William Sound area. Our company is unique in that we also offer a beach landing on every tour – no other Prince William Sound day cruise does!
Summer Tours
Best Of Prince William Sound
6 Hour Wildlife and Glaciers
Blackstone Glacier Cruise
Photo credit: Jeff Schultz
Guided Kayak Tours
Fall/ Spring Cruises
Ride Along Adventures
Our Fleet
All three Lazy Otter vessels are designed for speed, comfort, and beach access. They also feature outside decks and marine toilets onboard.
High Velocity
31ft x 11ft, Landing Craft
6 passenger
The High Velocity is a 31-foot landing craft vessel able to carry six passengers and six kayaks comfortably, and is a favorite way to treat a family or small group to a custom tour and special day exploring Prince William Sound. It is also an excellent vessel for freight hauling or small hunting charters.
Qayaq Chief
40ft x 14ft, Landing Craft
22 passenger
The Qayaq Chief is a 40-foot landing craft vessel equipped to carry up to 18 passengers and their kayaks to areas within Prince William Sound. Camping with a group of fellow paddlers? Working a photography or video shoot? This is the vessel for you.
Voyager
46ft Landing Craft
30 passenger
The M/V Voyager is a 46-foot catamaran specially designed to carry up to 30 passengers for custom sightseeing for small groups. The size of the vessel is perfect for intimate group voyages for active adventures, multi-generational family reunion trips, incentive excursions or transport between Whittier and Valdez.