About Carpe Diem Excursions
Carpe Diem Excursions is a Haines- and Skagway-based charter operation offering fishing trips and scenic wildlife excursions on the waters of the northern Lynn Canal. Operating out of the Skagway harbor area, the company runs private, small-group outings designed to immerse guests in the beauty of Alaskan wildlife and coastline while they fish for the catch of the day.
Their charters include shorter half-day fishing trips targeting salmon and other local species, as well as sightseeing cruises that combine fishing with wildlife watching along the fjord's waterfalls, forests, and glaciated shoreline. Trips are flexible and personalized, with captains adapting the day to the conditions, the tides, and whether guests are more interested in filling the cooler or filling the camera.
Carpe Diem Excursions is valued for its relaxed, guest-first approach and its dual base that lets it work the best water on either side of the canal. Whether visitors want an active fishing charter or a laid-back scenic cruise, the small-boat, captain-led format keeps the experience personal and adaptable throughout the short Southeast Alaska season.
