Your Invitation to Private Exploration
Come aboard your own private yacht, unpack your adventurous spirit and set out to watch whales breach and otters play among ancient glaciers and in quiet coves.
Our company was founded by Jeff Gorton who has over 30 years of experience navigating the beautiful waters of the Prince William Sound and Southeast Alaska.
Our Crew
You will board the Sea Mist at one of our many ports of call and get acquainted with the captain and crew. After a welcome cocktail and tour, the adventure begins. Each trip is unique and tailored to our guests.
Jeff Gorton, Captain
With Captain Jeff Gorton at the helm, you will always have “locals only” access to some of Alaska’s greatest hidden gems.
A lifelong Alaskan, Jeff has been navigating these waters for decades. He started his ocean career at a young 15 years old, running local boats and working at local lodges. He purchased his first ocean vessel five years later, spending the next two decades cruising around the Prince William Sound and Southeast Alaska. Jeff is a recent retiree who worked in the North Slope oil fields for 15 years. During his career, he would spend his two weeks on the oil fields working and his two weeks off boating. Over the course of time, Jeff has led various river floating trips and fishing charters. He currently holds a 100-Ton USCG Master’s License and is both CPR and First Aid certified. Jeff also has a pilot's license and enjoys flying with his son who is also a pilot.
Born in Montana, Jeff moved to Alaska at just six months old and has lived in Anchorage ever since. As a father of three hardy Alaska boys, 24, 21, 16, he has instilled a love for the sea and encouraged the lessons of living outdoors through hunting, fishing, snow-machining and working on their cabin.
Lindsie, Crew Member
Lindsie is from a quaint town in Minnesota, a place where her love for the great outdoors was untenable by camping, fishing, hiking, kayaking, cooking, and hunting.
After her high school days, she became a bartender , where her passion for mixology quickly took root. However, her boundless curiosity and desire for more from life led her to the yachting industry. It was there, amidst the vast, open waters, that Lindsie discovered her profound love for the ocean and all its mysteries.
Known for her adventurous spirit and outgoing personality, Lindsie is always on the lookout for her next great adventure.
Laura Cole, Chef
Chef Laura Cole has been defining Alaska cuisine since opening her restaurant 229 Parks Restaurant and Tavern in Denali National Park in 2005.
A Top Chef season 15 contestant, Laura has also been nominated for best chef northwest with the James Beard Foundation for four consecutive years 2016 through 2019.
She first joined our yacht as a charter chef in 2021. Since then she has found a new love of the coast of Alaska and really enjoys sharing culinary Alaska with all our guests.