August 14-18, 2026
Steamboat Bay: Wilderness,
Adventure & Elevated Hospitality
Enjoy a 5-day escape to the extraordinary beauty of Steamboat Bay, Alaska, where wilderness, adventure and elevated hospitality come together in unforgettable ways. Nestled in one of Alaska's most breathtaking settings, this trip offers immersive outdoor experiences, incredible scenery and moments of relaxation surrounded by nature.
Friday, August 14th
Morning / Afternoon:
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Depart home cities.
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Scattered Arrivals into Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
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Airport Greeter & Private Transfer (5-10 min) to The Cape Fox Lodge and check in.
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3:00 PM Official hotel check in.
Evening:
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Group dinner at Bush Pilots’ Lounge.
*Overnight Cape Fox Lodge, Ketchikan, AK
Dress Code – Day/Evening: Comfortable Travel Attire and a warm light coat or insulated jacket for cooler nights.
Saturday, August 15th
Morning:
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5:00 AM - 5:15 AM Coffee / Lodge Check Out
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Transfer to floatplane dock
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Floatplane transfer across Alaska's famed Inside Passage / Tongass National Forest (40 minutes)
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Boat from Craig to Noyes Island (35 minutes)
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Check-in at Steamboat Bay (breakfast available)
Afternoon:
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Luxury Alaska fishing
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Lunch & drinks onboard
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Enjoy onsite activities
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Kayaks, nature walk/hike, soaking up the view from a hot tub, massages, big screen TV, game tables, cigars, and open bars with premium wines, beer & spirits.
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Boats return from fishing by 4:30 PM
Evening:
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cocktail & Appetizer Hour
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner prepared by onsite chef
*Overnight Steamboat Bay
Dress code - Day: Comfortable travel clothes with layers, such as a fleece or light sweater, long pants, and a waterproof jacket.
Evening: Smart casual layers like long-sleeved shirts, trousers, and a warm light coat or insulated jacket for cooler nights.
Sunday, August 16th
Morning:
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5:00 AM - 6:30 AM Breakfast at The Residence
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6:00 AM - 7:00 AM Depart dock for a full day of Luxury Alaskan Fishing (or choose optional activities*)
Afternoon:
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Lunch & drinks onboard or at the lodge
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Fishing spots are only 10–20 minutes offshore.
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Boats return from fishing by 4:30 PM.
Evening:
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cocktail / Appetizer Hour
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner prepared by onsite chef
Overnight Steamboat Bay
*Enjoy on-site activities:
Kayaks, nature walk/hike, soaking up the view from a hot tub, massages and wellness treatments, big screen TV, game tables, cigars, and open bars with premium wines, beer & spirits.
Dress - Day: Practical outdoor layers suitable for boating, such as a moisture-wicking base layer, warm mid-layer, waterproof jacket, quick-dry trousers, non-slip deck shoes or waterproof boots, plus a hat, sunglasses, and light gloves for wind and spray.
Evening: Smart casual layers like long-sleeved shirts, trousers, and a warm light coat or insulated jacket for cooler nights.
Monday, August 17th
Morning:
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5:00 AM - 6:30 AM Breakfast at The Residence
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6:00 AM - 7:00 AM Depart dock for a full day of Luxury Alaskan Fishing (or choice of different activity)
Afternoon:
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Lunch & drinks onboard or at the lodge
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Fishing spots are only 10–20 minutes offshore.
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Boats return from fishing by 4:30 PM.
Evening:
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cocktail Hour
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner
Overnight Steamboat Bay
*Enjoy on-site activities:
Kayaks, nature walk/hike, soaking up the view from a hot tub, massages and wellness treatments, big screen TV, game tables, cigars, and open bars with premium wines, beer & spirits.
Dress - Day: Practical outdoor layers suitable for boating, such as a moisture-wicking base layer, warm mid-layer, waterproof jacket, quick-dry trousers, non-slip deck shoes or waterproof boots, plus a hat, sunglasses, and light gloves for wind and spray.
Evening: Smart casual layers like long-sleeved shirts, trousers, and a warm light coat or insulated jacket for cooler nights.
Tuesday, August 18th
Morning / Afternoon
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5:00 AM - 6:00 AM Breakfast at The Residence
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6:00 AM Boat departure to Craig (35 minutes)
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7:15 AM Floatplane to Ketchikan Airport (35 minutes) for 9:20 AM KTN departures.
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7:15 AM Float Plane departure from Craig to Traitor's Cove (45 minutes) for Guided Bear Viewing Tour
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Guided bear viewing Wear warm, weather-appropriate layers and sturdy hiking shoes or boots.
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Floatplane (30 minutes) back to town of Ketchikan for shopping and early lunch before afternoon departures
Evening:
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Arrive in Home Cities
Dress - Day: Comfortable Travel Attire
Rules and Regulations
This is a small, intimate group of 15 VIPs and is by invitation only.
This trip is non-transferable.
Trip Communications & Documents
Updates and communications about your trip will be delivered via email up until your trip. If you have any questions, please email Allison Donnahoe at allison@hooplatravel.com. If you are not receiving any communications, please be sure to check that your email is correct on your registration and to check your spam folder. Final trip documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to the August 14th departure.
This pre-trip packet will include:
Program Booklet
Includes detailed itinerary, dress codes, guest list, accommodations, and helpful trip info.
Airline Confirmation
Your finalized flight details and ticket information, including record locator numbers and departure times.
Activity Confirmation
A summary of all your scheduled activities and what to wear.
Travel Insurance
Your travel insurance details and information about your coverage will be emailed to you directly before your departure date.
Leave at Home Card
A handy reference card with contact info and your travel schedule to share with family or a contact back home.
Luggage Tags
Custom luggage tags to help identify your bags and ensure smooth handling during group travel.
Program Inclusions
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Luxury Accommodations at Steamboat Bay.
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Airfare & round-trip transportation from home cities to KTN.
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Group activities (3)
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Daily breakfast (4)
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Lunch (3)
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Welcome dinner (1)
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Dinner (3)
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All program tips, taxes and gratuities are included.
Traveler’s Guide to Alaska
In August, Ketchikan averages around 63°F for the high and 53°F for the low.
All tips, taxes and gratuities are included.
Major credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, Discover, Mastercard.
Alaska operates on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT). In August, Ketchikan is 4 hours behind Eastern Time and 1 hour behind Pacific Time. When it’s 8:00 AM in Ketchikan, it’s 12:00 PM in New York and 9:00 AM in California.
Suggested Packing List
Steamboat Bay provides designer all-weather fishing gear, including slickers and boots for daily fishing excursions. Premium sport-fishing equipment is also provided, so there is no need to bring your own rods, reels or tackle.
Guests are provided premium Seeker rods, Shimano reels and Eagle Claw hooks. Guides prepare and bait each setup for a seamless fishing experience.
We recommend packing lightly and bringing only the essentials listed below. Please remember that your vacuum-packed seafood will count toward your checked-luggage allowance on your return flight.
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Driver’s license for your fishing license
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Comfortable travel attire
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Clothing that can be layered beneath the provided outerwear, including short- and long-sleeved shirts, jeans or khakis, wool sweaters and fleece pullovers
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Lightweight water-resistant jacket or windbreaker
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Knit beanie or baseball cap
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Hiking boots or other comfortable closed-toe shoes
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Extra socks
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Sweater or jacket for evenings
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Bathing suit for the hot tub or sauna
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Lightweight waterproof fishing gloves or warm, quick-drying gloves for chilly mornings on the water
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Sunglasses, preferably polarized
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Toiletries
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Personal medications
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Sunscreen and insect repellent
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Small backpack or crossbody bag for the fishing boat
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Wi-Fi-compatible laptop, tablet, smartphone or mobile device
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Chargers and portable battery pack
Activities
ABOUT YOUR LUXURY ALASKAN EXPERIENCE:
Among the best in Southeast Alaska, Steamboat Bay Fishing Club’s experienced guides are masterful at assisting both novice and seasoned anglers.
U.S. Coast Guard trained and licensed, they captain your heated cabin cruiser, find the fish, offer instruction on Alaska-style technique, bait your hook, and help bring in the catch—from king and silver salmon to halibut, lingcod, and rockfish. Through their expertise, our guides ensure that your luxury Alaska sport-fishing experience is exciting, rewarding, safe, comfortable, and customized to individual preference.
Steamboat Bay features guided saltwater sport fishing aboard custom-built North River cabin cruisers outfitted with top gear and state-of-the-art marine technology.
For after fishing enjoyment, guests may book a sports massage/wellness treatment* explore Steamboat Bay via kayak, on a nature walk, or by soaking up the view from the hot tubs conveniently located on the wraparound decks of the Lodge and the Residence. Diversions also include a big-screen TV, game tables, cigars, and open bars with premium wines, beer and spirits.
Personalized service is a mainstay at Steamboat Bay. Just let your guide know your preferences for on-water activities: all-day fishing, a half-day of fishing, a half-day of whale watching, a half-day of exploring...Your stay is yours to invent.
*Guests may book individual 60-minute massages during their downtime while on-site for an out-of-pocket cost of $160 per massage plus gratuities, with up to three (3) massages available per day. Guests may book on-site or email Holly@SteamboatBay.com.
Transportation
Round-trip economy airfare to and from home cities, plus round-trip floatplane and boat transfers to and from Noyes Island. Please reach out to Allison Donnahoe at allison@hooplatravel.com for questions.
Cape Fox Lodge
Accommodations
Upon arrival, you will stay one night (August 14th) set amidst the Tongass National Forest at Cape Fox Lodge. This boutique Alaskan lodge offers a sophisticated retreat for adventurers and those with an interest in history.
800 Venetia Avenue, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
907-225-8001
Steamboat Bay Fishing Club
Perched on remote Noyes Island in the Tongass National Forest, Steamboat Bay Fishing Club is a renovated 1912 salmon cannery turned luxury sport-fishing retreat, accessible only by floatplane and boat. Guests enjoy oceanfront and forest-view suites, nightly cocktail hours and chef-prepared dinners in the Great Room, and world-class fishing just 10–20 minutes offshore. Between outings, unwind in the hot tub, kayak, take a nature walk, or book a massage surrounded by stunning Alaskan scenery.
1249 Tongass Ave, Suite A, Ketchikan, AK 99901
1-800-350-3474
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Check-in: Upon Arrival
Check-out: 6:30 AM
•Luggage transfer at Ketchikan International Airport •Round-trip floatplane tour to Steamboat Bay on Noyes Island •24/7 crew availability •Custom sport-fishing schedules (last return by 4:30 PM) •Daily guided fishing (four guests per cabin cruiser) •Custom fish processing •All menu selections prepared to order •Open bar •Daily housekeeping •Nightly turndown •Stove-lighting service (oceanfront suites only) •Complimentary Wi-Fi •Business services
Amenities & Facilities