Waggoner Guided Flotillas

For the trip of a lifetime — join us for a guided flotilla and travel with experienced leaders, have fun with the group, and expand your boating knowledge.

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About waggoner guided flotillas

For years, we have successfully led flotillas covering majestic Desolation Sound, the enchanting Broughton Archipelago, and the inspiring Inside Passage to SE Alaska. Our experienced flotilla leaders help educate participants along the way on topics as diverse as selecting weather windows, timing passage through the tidal rapids, anchoring, managing a stern tie for your boat and route planning.

Flotilla cruising is also about making new friends and sharing the experience with a small group of like-minded cruisers. It’s wine tasting, soaking in hot springs, and enjoying happy hour.

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Cruise of a lifetime

SouthEast Alaska

Among the most exciting experiences for boaters are the glaciers, wildlife, and scenic beauty of Southeast Alaska. Waggoner leads groups of boats each season on a three-week journey from Anacortes, WA to Ketchikan, Alaska and on to Petersburg. The group of approximately ten boats stops at marinas and anchorages along the way with social gatherings. This is a one-way trip flotilla giving you the opportunity to explore more of Southeast Alaska on your own.

This eclectic group of boats consisting of various sizes, both sail and power, enjoy many unique adventures together and are welcome to make side trips, with plans to meet up with the group at their next stop. After traveling through some of the most beautiful and remote marine areas of British Columbia, this group enjoys the one-of-a-kind experiences of Alaska.

Do you have questions – no problem. Call us and we most likely have answers. Many have been dreaming about a trip like this and we can help you achieve your dream trip safely and comfortably. Canadian participants can join the start of the trip in Canada.

This 3-week cruise starting on May 28th through June 15th stops at many of the most popular destinations in Southeast Alaska before concluding in Petersburg, AK. We have a 2nd flotilla that will be leaving June 16 and arriving in Ketchikan by July 3 for the 4th of July celebration and July 8th in Petersburg. About 2/3rds of the stops are at marinas and 1/3rd are anchorages. The focus of this trip is a safe, comfortable, fun, and educational passage. We focus on teaching weather and the currents to participants so you are prepared for further exploration in Southeast Alaska and the return trip on your own or buddy boating with others from the trip.

Included with the trip are the key cruising guidebooks for the cruising to Southeast Alaska, the Waggoner Cruising Guide, Ports and Passes Tide and Current Guide, Exploring Southeast Alaska, along with other great planning books and maps. The trip fee of $3,500 per boat includes a 50% discount for two for our 2-day seminar ($395 per couple) to Cruising to SE Alaska held March 16-17 in Anacortes. Register here for the flotilla. A 50% deposit is required to hold your position for the flotilla.

Thank you for your interest in a Waggoner Guided Flotilla.

For years, we have successfully led flotillas. Our experienced flotilla leaders help educate participants along the way on topics as diverse as selecting weather windows, timing passage through the tidal rapids, anchoring, managing a stern tie for your boat and route planning.

Please fill out the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Disclaimer: Filling out the form does not guarantee a spot in the flotilla. This form is for inquiry purposes only. We will then contact you, we may then send documents with information and requirements, such as, insurance. Upon return of the documents, there may be a follow-up and determination of qualifications and experience before acceptance into the flotilla.

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What To Expect

The experience begins long before departure. We start with telephone briefings soon after you sign up and send mechanical checklists to make sure your boat is ready. We present a 2-day seminar that takes you through the entire experience, including places to visit after the flotilla portion of the trip concludes. As the cruising guide and tide and current guide experts, we provide a complete library of books and briefing maps for the trip.

What else is included in the experience?

  • We coordinate all moorage and plan special events.
  • We closely monitor the weather.
  • We provide daily briefings, in person and in writing, with information on the planned route, weather forecasts, relevant tide and current information, and notable local history.
  • We monitor a preselected VHF channel 24/7, and quickly respond to questions or issues participants have.
  • And using our connections along the coast, we can help arrange for expedited repairs or shipments of spare parts if needed.

What’s not included?

  • Moorage
  • Meals out, and gratuities are not included and are paid by each individual vessel.