Chef Alisa Jestel is the chef and co-owner of M/Y Dauntless, with over 20 years of culinary experience. She and Captain Jim, a lifelong Alaskan, run Alaska Bound Charters from Petersburg, Alaska.

Snow-capped peaks of Southeast Alaska reflected in the still waters of spring — the Inside Passage at its most breathtaking.

The Alaska Current – May 2026

Greetings from Southeast Alaska! Spring has finally found us here in Petersburg, and Alaska is putting on quite a show after a long, cold winter! The sun is shining, the days are stretching out beautifully, and there is an unmistakable energy in the air that comes only this time of year. It’s that sweet spot…

Some mornings, Alaska shows off. M/Y Dauntless, perfectly positioned to witness it all.

The Alaska Current – November 2025

GREETINGS FROM SOUTHEAST ALASKA! As Alaska Bound Charters launches into the festive season, it’s exciting to reflect on our 2025 cruises and anticipate the year ahead. Last summer, we had some wonderful weather, spectacular wildlife encounters, and many delicious meals featuring local seasonal Alaska ingredients sourced by Chef Alisa and our guests! Our 92-foot M/Y…

Dauntless orcas and sea lions

Orcas at the Red Can

In one unforgettable moment this spring, we witnessed a pod of orcas stalking Stellar sea lions on the red can at the north end of the Wrangell Narrows just outside of Petersburg. Time seemed to stand still. The ocean paused. We held our breath as we watched nature unfold. This moment was so special that…