Meet your hosts

Captain Jim and Chef Alisa are long-term residents of Southeast Alaska, vastly experienced out on the water and your go-to experts on exploring Alaska by boat. Alisa and Jim met on a whale research charter and have been together since. They are joined by 2 additional crew members.

Captain Jim

Captain Jim Edgars was born and raised in Alaska. Jim has been commercial fishing Alaskan waters since his early teens. When he is not out fishing, he spends his time jet boating up the Stikine River, as well as exploring the Tongass National Forest. Jim’s wealth of knowledge and lifetime of Alaskan stories are sure to keep you informed and entertained.

Chef Alisa

Chef Alisa received her culinary training in the Culinary Arts Program at the Art Institute of Seattle, and cooked in Seattle restaurants for 10 years. She joined her first yacht 20 years ago and she hasn’t looked back, combining her love of Southeast Alaska and culinary talents to create an unforgettable on-board dining experience.