Boat Based liveaboard fishing Charters
liveaboard adventure cruises

Boat Based multiday Adventure Cruises

Best for parties of 4-6.
Live aboard fishing charters -
100% fishing or fishing mixed with sightseeing and other activities.

Live aboard adventure cruises -
100% sightseeing and activities or a mixture of sightseeing and fishing.

Whatever you decide, your charter in the protected waters of Prince William Sound offers an unforgettable adventure in a seemingly untouched land far from the hectic summer traffic and combat fishing. With more than 35 years experience fishing, sightseeing and safely boating Prince William Sound, David, your host, Captain and fishing/sightseeing guide offers an experience like no other.

Two common concerns about our charters are that we are spending nights out in the ocean far from land and sleeping on a boat. Not only are we not spending nights out in the ocean, we aren’t spending days out in the open ocean. We are in a 10,000 square mile sound that is protected from the Gulf of Alaska by barrier islands. We are rarely more than 5 miles from land at any time and we spend nights in protected coves, often the only boat in the cove. As far as sleeping on a boat, many people tell us they haven’t slept that good in years. Our bunks are very comfortable and most of the time, you don’t really know you are on a boat once in bed. On the other hand, our cabins are small and we aren’t for everyone.

FISHING

Guided deep sea and freshwater fishing opportunities including halibut, salmon, rock fish, ling cod and more. We provide tackle, bait, fish filleting, ice, housing and meals aboard our vessel. Dine on fresh catch of the day including the best shrimp in Alaska. Take home a box or two of the best seafood America has to offer.

Most trips we are able to catch limits of halibut, salmon and rock fish. Ling cod are caught incidentally to other species. Due to time and distance we don’t often target ling cod specifically. See recommended weeks below for which species we are likely to catch each week.

The last few years we have been catching a fair number of king salmon while fishing for silvers. Most kings are “feeder” kings which are younger kings not ready to spawn, averaging around ten pounds, although we do catch 20-35 pound kings on occasion.

We take the utmost care of your catch- filleting, freezing, refrigerating and or icing your catch depending on the need. Fee's Custom Seafood's, at Whittier harbor, offers vacuum packing, freezing and shipping services. www.feescustomseafoods.com

ADVENTURE CRUISES

Adventure cruises offer amazing wildlife including humpback and killer whales, porpoise, sea otter, seals, sea lions, bald eagles, puffins and more. Mountain scenery, waterfalls, enchanting coves and tidewater glaciers provide endless spectacular back drops no matter what activities you are engaged in.

Itineraries are often requested for adventure cruises. Animals move around, the best fishing and shrimping spots change and the weather changes. We prefer to let your Captain create the best possible adventure based on what is happening that week by prioritizing your interests from a list of activity options we will provide rather than requesting an itinerary that would not capture the best adventure avaialble that particular week.

Combining a Denali Park trip and our adventure cruise is a great way to see both Alaska’s coast and interior in about a week. We no longer book the Denali trip for you, but we can put you in touch with a provider who can.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Good Times offers 3 small private guest cabins that sleep 2 each, 2 heads/toilets with walk in showers, a large salon to relax in, a large galley for great meals, and a covered cockpit (outside deck) for those less than perfect days. Good Times has a full size refrigerator, 2 freezers, clothes dryer and Jennaire oven. Can’t really say you would be roughing it.

Schedule, Flights & Ground transportation

Charters begin with boarding at 9 am and ending the final day between 10 am and noon. Adjustments to fit your itinerary for other activities/flights usually available.

Most flights to Anchorage arrive in the afternoon or evening so spending a night in Anchorage or making your way to Whittier the night before your charter makes 9 am boarding fit most schedules. Ending the charter at 10 am – noon allows you a full day of activities the last full day of your charter and breaks up what can be a long trip back to Whittier, depending on where we end up the last full day. Both times avoid the busiest tunnel access times in and out of Whittier.

For most, our local shuttle, Bear Valley Road Runner Shuttle is the best option and is usually less than renting a vehicle. www.bearvalleyroadrunner.com

2024/2025 RECOMMENDED WEEKS

One charter available within each time period. Starting on Thursday is usually the best option to avoid halibut fishing restrictions. Contact David @ 907-715-7447 for other times of year that may be available.

2024

2025

LIVE ABOARD RATES - 50' GOOD TIMES
9 AM BOARDING- 10 AM RETURN

Multiday Deposit/Reservation Policy

Single party bookings require a non-refundable deposit of $1000 per person and a signed contract with the exception of parties less than 4, deposit is $4000. Balance is due January 15th and is non-refundable

If booking the year of the charter full payment due at booking.Split party bookings (two or more parties) require a non-refundable full payment and a signed contract to confirm reservations. In the event of cancellation Alaska Good Time Charters LLC will attempt to re-book that week and refund a portion of your payment.

Alaska Good Time Charters LLC operates with permits form USDA Forest Service.

Incredible experience - fish, whales, scenery, glaciers, great company and superb food. David - you are a true professional charter captain as well as a naturalist and a gentleman. Kudos to Alaska Good Time Charters."
Hopewell, New Jersey