Sailing Lake Clark

Spend a few unforgettable days sailing around stunning Lake Clark National Park aboard Odyssey, a comfortable 50-foot sailing catamaran with room for just six guests. Sail beneath mountains, visit waterfalls, explore by dinghy, and head ashore for a hike or an evening around a beach fire. With a professional crew handling the boat and preparing all your meals, you can fully immerse yourself in the wonder of this gorgeous area.

The Catamaran

Odyssey features three guest cabins, each with a queen bed and its own bathroom. There’s room to spread out on deck, comfortable seating inside, and a warm place to settle in when the weather turns cool.

Reserve the whole boat for your family or friends, or book a cabin for two and share the adventure with other guests. With no more than six guests aboard, you’ll get to know one another and shape the trip around what everyone enjoys.

Getting There Is Part of the Adventure

Your experience begins with a small-plane flight from Anchorage to Port Alsworth. Staffers meet you at the airplane, help gather your luggage, and take you to the beach to meet the crew. Before you board, you’ll have the chance to take a tour of Port Alsworth, stop by the National Park Service visitor center, and stretch your legs on a day hike to Tanalian Falls, a 30-foot glacial waterfall. Cool down with a milkshake from a food truck on the way back.

Want to skip or shorten the hike? No problem! The staff will adjust the day and arrange for an earlier boarding once the boat is ready.

Exploring the Lake

Your route follows the weather, the wind, and the interests of the group, and each day brings somewhere new to explore. You’ll sail between anchorages, take the dinghy ashore, and make time for waterfalls, beach walks, fishing, and hikes. Kayaks and paddleboards are aboard; perfect for exploring nearby waters when conditions are suitable.

How you spend your days is up to you: Go exploring, or just enjoy a short walk and a return to the boat for a delicious meal overlooking the lake. Wherever you are, keep an eye out for wildlife like bears, moose, or bald eagles on the shores and hillsides.

A favorite spot is Little Lake Clark, a quintessentially Alaskan landscape filled with steep mountains, cliffs, and waterfalls. If conditions permit, your guide will take you in on the dinghy to explore this gorgeous area.

Meals and evenings aboard

Along the way, you’ll be eating well. The crew prepares all meals and snacks, which you’ll enjoy whether you’re eating together aboard Odyssey or taking lunch along for an outing.

After a day of adventure, you may come back to a delicious dinner and time to relax on board, or gather around a fire on the beach and watch the light change on the mountains.

Choose your stay

The 3-night/4-day itineraries give you time to make Odyssey your home, explore a few anchorages, and enjoy a mix of sailing and shore outings, while the 6-night/7-day adventures allow more time to explore farther along the lake, linger in favorite places, and fit in a wider variety of outings. Custom and longer trips are also available.