The Sea Quest is a 50 ft catamaran and is Coast Guard certified for 48 passengers. We fish a full boat of 18 anglers each day, spread out across the deck for maximum comfort. Once you fish on a catamaran, it’s difficult to return to a smaller boat!
Instead of feeling limited by space, weather, or motion, you get a smooth ride, indoor comfort, panoramic viewing areas, full bathroom, and a crew dedicated to your experience. It’s designed to maximize both comfort and opportunity on the water.
Yes. With more lines in the water, there’s more bait and scent in the area, which naturally helps attract fish. On the M/V Sea Quest, we also have no limit on bait usage, we are constantly refreshing and changing bait to ensure optimal scent movement throughout the water. Combined with an experienced crew actively managing lines and assisting guests, it creates a highly efficient and productive fishing environment.
Yes- there are meaningful safety advantages to operating on a larger vessel. The M/V Sea Quest is a custom-built catamaran designed for enhanced stability in changing sea conditions. Coast Guard–inspected, it is also equipped with an EPIRB and a life raft for emergency preparedness. We put your safety first, that’s why we maintain 24/7 access to medical consultation through Alaska Maritime Physicians, ensuring expert support is available at all times for added peace of mind.
Yes, non-fishing ride alongs are welcome for $175 per person + tax and port fee. Minimum age is 5 years old and is not valid on the Kenai Fjords Sightseeing trip.
New in 2026, the halibut stamp is an electronic daily permit that Charter Halibut Permit (CHP) holders must have for each angler on a charter trip to ensure compliance with NOAA Fisheries regulations.
Alaska Northern Outfitters will handle the validation for each angler on your trip. Only ages 18 years and older need a halibut stamp.
The charter price includes all top of the line fishing tackle, endless supply of bait, high end tournament rod and reel as well as the filleting of your catch. The halibut stamp is also included in the price of the trip. Coffee is complimentary.
A 100% deposit is fully refundable if we receive a written/email notice at least three weeks prior to your charter date. If within the 21 day window, client will be fully responsible for full price of seats unless seats are filled prior to departure. For private, exclusive charters: A 100% deposit is fully refundable if we receive a written/email notice at least 30 days prior to your charter date. If within the 30 day window, client will be fully responsible for full price of all seats unless seats are filled prior to departure.
Throughout the summer, halibut is regularly targeted between May and September. This also goes for a variety of rockfish species. The end of June, early July is when Silver Salmon start to run. Ling Cod Season opens July 1st. If you are looking to target trophy size halibut, book for a spring trip in May or June on a full day halibut charter. July and August we target halibut and salmon for a full day combo charter.
The minimum age requirement is 5 years old, no children younger than 5. Ages 12 years old and younger are required by law to wear a life jacket while on deck. The Sea Quest has comfortable life jackets for kids. While in the cabin, kids aren’t required to wear them.
Yes, however waiting for a cancelation is not recommended as you should confirm your charter well in advance.
Yes, for the summer of 2026, we will automatically add $25 per person as long as fuel prices stay above $4.50 per gallon. This adjustment ensures that we do not restrict our fishing destinations based on fuel costs.
There are several hotels in the heart of the harbor, Harbor 360 hotel, Breeze Inn, and The Gateway Hotel. You can browse through various options inside and outside of the city limits via the Seward Chamber of Commerce’s website: www.Seward.com
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