Petersburg, Alaska is primarily a 'Norwegian' fishing community. Your captain, Dane, is of Norwegian descent, born in Petersburg. Dane has owned and operated boats and aircraft for over 30 years, has a United States Coast Guard 'Master's Inland License', and was a commercial pilot for 20 years. Dane is also a member of the Maritime Consortium, and certified in CPR and First Aid. Alaska Island Charters is primarily sightseeing and photography, to give you a glimpse of the magnificent scenery and wildlife that Southeast Alaska has to offer. However, during peak runs of fish, it might be fun to throw a hook in the water, and see what comes up

Petersburg is located on Mitkof Island which is approximately 820 miles Northwest of Seattle. Alaska Airlines services our town with two daily flights. Their reservations phone number is 1-800-252-7522. The Alaska Marine Highway services Petersburg frequently with ferry service from Bellingham, WA and Prince Rupert, B.C. plus all ports in Southeast Alaska.

Petersburg has a population of approximately 3300 residents. It has a healthy annual rainfall, mostly in fall and early spring. Temperature ranges from 45 - 80 degrees from spring to the peak of summer. Regardless of the weather, the scenery is spectacular.