BEAR PAW Yacht Charter

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BEAR PAW Yacht Description

Welcome aboard our 90’ steel hull custom built expedition Charter Yacht M/Y Bear Paw serving the San Juan Islands, Washington State to the South East Alaskan waters. M/Y Bear is launching for service in 2023 out of Friday Harbor, WA and will be doing a relocation tour to Sitka by April 2023. M/Y Bear Paw is focused on showcasing all that the Pacific Northwest and South East Alaska has to offer. Spring brings in the herring run which attracts hundreds of whales and thousands of birds to the Sitka area and beyond, appropriately known as a photographer’s paradise. Early summer brings out the waking Brown Bears and the King and Chum salmon runs begins. Sitka, Alaska, boasts to have one of the strongest King Salmon runs in the state. Late summer leading in to fall, the bears are fluffy and well fed with the continuation of King, Sockeye, Chum and Coho salmon runs that attract various other species whom all capitalize on this annual event. There is no set schedule and the vessel can go in to places that large cruse ships cannot go. This is a personalized experience depending on the guests needs, interests and activity level. An elevator is available to serve all three decks on board for any guests with limited mobilities. A wide range of activities like hiking, kayaking, beachcombing, fishing and setting shrimp and crab pots for the daily catch is a way of life. To sit back, relax and enjoy a book, or watch the shorelines go by while underway……you will birdwatch and find countless species like sea and river otters, humpback whales, orcas whales, porpoises’, stellar sealions, harbor seals, bald eagles, hummingbirds and we will discover some local natural hot springs too!

Offered by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht BEAR PAW is a 90 ft motor yacht featuring a hot tub. The main attractions of BEAR PAW are her impeccable styling and alfresco dining areas. BEAR PAW spends the season in selected locations. She was delivered by a custom yachtbuilder in 1967. A well-done refit was delivered in 2011. The well-planned yacht layout features 3 cozy cabins and easily accommodates a group of 6 guests.

BEAR PAW is classified as a superyacht. The key part of the boat -spacious aft deck, leads to the well-equipped and inviting main saloon. The main saloon is a gathering space that is well-equipped and inviting for meaningful conversations and boasts a number of entertainment options.

3 tasteful cabins are laid out to allow for comfortable access and private setting.

Accommodation

This is a luxury expedition charter vessel like no other. Spacious king size walk around staterooms with luxury cotton linens and ensuite heads with stand-up showers is an eyebrow raiser to say the least. No one stateroom outshines the other and are fairly equal. A two-person elevator is available for guests whom have limited mobility. There is no off-limit area for guests who have limited mobilities. Ceiling height is 7’ throughout and the interior is immaculately adorned with mahogany woodwork and high-end furnishings. Relax and allow your crew to take care of you

All walk around king staterooms with dry heads.
60"TV
7' head room throughout
Bar, electric recliners + electric sofa
Starlink
20' Boston Whaler Outrage tender

What is the cabin arrangement of BEAR PAW?

3 Master cabins

BEAR PAW

Weekly price:
$36,000 - $45,000

Low Season | High Season
Length: 90'
# of Guests: 6
# of Cabins: 3
# of Crew: 3
Builder: Custom
Consumption: 9.5 US Gall/Hr
Cruising Speed: 9kts
Max. Speed: 12kts
Built Year: 1967
Refit: 2011

BEAR PAW Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days	Base Price	APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc)	Total	Note
14 day charter	72,000$ to 90,000$	14,400$ to 27,000$	86,400$ to 117,000$	Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter	36,000$ to 45,000$	7,200$ to 13,500$	43,200$ to 58,500$	Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter	18,000$ to 22,500$	3,600$ to 6,750$	21,600$ to 29,250$	The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 36,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 18,000$

All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.

Price Details

Price from: $36,000

High season rate: $45,000

Rates are Inclusive (not including hard alcohols)Taxes, lodging fees, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. International sailings will have added custom fees.

All meals are included, beer and wine included. Hard Alcohol is not included. Guests are welcome to supply their own.

ALASKA RATES
MAY - SEPTEMBER
All meals are included, beer and wine included. Hard Alcohol is also included.(standard bar options)
7 NIGHTS (TRADITIONAL) **Prices start at $1,104.16 per day/per person.
4 PAX $49,000 5 PAX $51,000 6 PAX $53,000
A 6 guest package works out to $1,262 PER PERSON/DAY for this 8 day package!! (Sitka-Sitka)

4 NIGHTS (POPULAR) 4 PAX $28,000 5 PAX $30,000 6 PAX $32,000
A 6 guest package works out to $889 per person/day for this 5 day package!! (Sitka-Sitka)

2 NIGHTS (MINIMUM) 4 PAX $16,000 5 PAX $17,000 6 PAX $18,000
A 6 guest package works out to $1,000.00 per person/day for this 3 day package!! Amazing rate for an amazing Alaskan experience.

**Note: City of Sitka tax is 6% for sales <$12,000. Fuel surcharge of $4000 is applicable for charters starting or ending in a different port. Recommended alternate ports is Juneau or Petersburg. With a 7 night charter or more, going to either port will include glacier viewing.

All meals, liquor from our standard stocked bar, domestic beer and wine included. Surcharges shall apply for specific labels/brands when requested if product is beyond our normal bar offerings.

WASHINGTON STATE/SAN JUAN ISLANDS
SEPTEMBER - MAY: Pick up & Drop off locations are negotiable. Anacortes, Bellingham and Friday Harbor are all options.
All meals, beer and wine are included. Preference sheet to be provided by guests. 6.5% Sales tax applies.
7 NIGHTS (TRADITIONAL) 4 PAX $36,000 5 PAX $38,000 6 PAX $40,000
6 guests works out to $833.33 per person/day

4 NIGHTS (POPULAR) 4 PAX $20,000 5 PAX $22,000 6 PAX $24,000
6 guests works out to $800 per person/day

2 NIGHTS (MINIMUM) 4 PAX $10,000 5 PAX $11,000 6 PAX $12,000
6 guests works out to $800.00 per person/day. Great deal!!

REPOSITIONING VOYAGE & INSIDE PASSAGE
Trip Northbound - June 2024 Dates are flexible with guest inquiry to book it. (one leg available from Ketchikan to Petersburg around June 24-June28)
Trip Southbound - SEPTEMBER 1-15, 2024 Dates are fixed. Inquire to book by the stateroom. This is a repositioning trip departing Juneau to Friday Harbor, WA. This is the most highly desirable “trip of a lifetime” to do the Inside Passage of beautiful British Columbian coastline as we visit multiple harbors along the way. An effort will be made to find the elusive Spirit Bear during our voyage. This trip will cover the Queen Charlotte's, various Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands. This is a 14+ day trip and custom priced.

Brokers please inquire for a rate.

All meals, liquor from our standard stocked bar, domestic beer and wine included. Surcharges shall apply for specific labels/brands when requested if product is beyond our normal bar offerings.

Brokers please inquire for a rate.

Price Terms

Inclusive

BEAR PAW Yacht Charter Locations

Summer Season

Alaska

Pacific Northwest

Winter Season

Alaska

Pacific Northwest

Amenities

Salon Stereo: Yes

Salon Tv: Yes

Nude: Yes

Books: library

Crew Pets: No

Guest Pets: No

Water Maker: yes

Water Capacity: 1400 Gallons

Ice Maker: Yes

Number Of Dvds: yes

Number Of Cds: bluetooth

Board Games: Yes

Special Diets: Yes

Kosher: No

Bbq: Yes

Gay Charters: Yes

YachtNudeCharters: Yes

Hairdryers: Yes

Number Of Port Hatches: yes

Smoking: Yes, aft deck only

Crew Smokes: Inq

Children Ok: Yes

Generator: 2 x 30KW

Inverter: yes

Voltages: 120v

Specifications

Tube:

Guests: 6

Maxspeed: 12kts

Draft: 10

Cruising Speed: 9kts

Helipad: No

Ac: Full

Ac Night:

Built: 1967

Turnaround: 24

Cabins: 3

King: 3

Queen:

Double:

Single:

Twin:

Pullman:

Showers: 6

Basins: 7

Heads: 7

Electric Heads: 7

Jacuzzi:

Features

BBQ: Yes

AC: Full

Generator: 2 x 30KW

Internet: Onboard WIFI

Cruising Speed: 9kts

Max Speed: 12kts

Layout

More Specifications

Flag: USA

Homeport: Sitka Harbor, Alaska

Resort Course:

Yacht Permit: 1

Yacht License: 1

Yacht Mca: 0

Yacht Insurance:

Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Communication: Starlink will be available

Air Compressor: Not Onboard

Scuba On Board: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Fishing

Fishing Gear:

Fishing Gear Type: Inquire

Rods: 12

Deep Sea Fishing:

Green Initiatives

Green Initiative:

Reusable Bottles:

Other Green Efforts: All LED lighting throughout.

Water Sports

Dinghy Size: 21'

Kayaks 1 Pax: 2

Kayaks 2 Pax: 2

Dinghy Hp: 150HP

Floating Mats:

Dinghy Pax: 16

Swim Platform:

Water Skis Adult:

Boarding Ladder: Swim Step

Water Skis Kids:

Sailing Dinghy:

Jet Skis:

Beach Games:

Wave Runners:

Kneeboard:

Windsurfer:

Snorkel Gear:

Underwater Camera:

Scurfer:

Underwater Video:

Wake Board:

Paddleboard:

Seabob: No

Sea Scooter: No

Other Entertainment

Yacht is wheelchair accessible, but does not meet ADA requirements. Please inquire for more info.

Crew

Crew Information

Deck hand/Stew

Captain: Bill West

Bill grew up hunting, fishing and flipping hot rods in Montana. One day a friend invited him to go Sailing on Flathead Lake, Montana and life has never been the same since. Yearning for more, his two young boys and wife headed to the Caribbean to a newly purchased sight unseen sailboat to give the cruising lifestyle a whirl. Turning wrenches, doing marine mechanical repairs supported his family over the next 14 years travelling on various boats, later doing the Pacific side of the USA doing the Columbia River and eventually settled in to San Juan Island, Washington State so the sons’ would be involved in sports and finish high school. Having an established business doing marine repair, Bill also operated the Vessel Assist fleet (Now called Boat US) for the San Juan Island territory working closely with the USCG on search & rescue and salvage operations. You can imagine the tall tales of such operations and miles travelled, Bill is a story teller. Lots of bold moves and close calls in that line of business.

Remarried in 2014 to Chrystal, Bill returned to the Caribbean to operate charter boats together. Hurricanes Irma & Maria steered Bill and Chrystal to return to their roots back to the Pacific Northwest and return to their 57’ sailing ketch. Alaska has always been on the bucket list so they untied the lines in 2019 for Alaska and now call Sitka, Alaska home. Back to the land of hunting and fishing, Alaska has provided and become home under the northern lights. It is customary to raise a drink with good company for sundowner’s and raise a little yee-haw and hell-yah!!! Alaska and the Pacific Northwest lifestyle on a boat is incredible and Bill is keen to share his world with you…..especially on Bear Paw!!

Chrystal spent her youth playing billiards and managing a lighting showroom in Victoria, BC Canada. Her passion for the ocean began with her first 16’ power boat at age 20, to use as a Gulf Island hopper for the weekend get aways, packing a tent to pitch under the apple trees at Port Browning, Pender Island to enjoy the live music. Three upgraded boat later, expanding her cruising grounds, solo handed, she met Bill in Friday Habor, Wa and soon married, on a yacht of course! The shared dream of sailing away in to the sunset on a path to anywhere was the plan!! Chrystal does admit power boats are better……you never miss a happy hour destination that way! Especially when your island hopping!!

Food is Chrystal’s passion. Hands down, the reason for living. Accompanied with good company and fine drink, life doesn’t get any better. Her casual approach to dining is inclusive and your welcome to hang out in the galley!! Chrystal has taken a special interest since being in Alaska in smoking salmon. This is a perfect opportunity for guests to learn how to smoke your own fish if your out there catchin it!! Chrystal is happy to accommodate dietary needs and likes to cook from scratch…….not a box!! Homemade breads, BBQ’, fresh caught fish and smoked meats are Chrystal’s favorite items to share with guests.

Chrystal also holds a USCG license, complimenting Bill’s license which makes them a formidable team. Combined, Bill and Chrystal know the San Juan Islands’ and Gulf Islands’ thoroughly and have spent the last 3 years discovering what SE Alaska has to offer. Thousands of miles covered together and more to discover. Bear Paw is a dream come true and awaits new friends to join.

Crew/deckhand
Caitlyn is a keen calligrapher and has been commissioned to design and draw a number of restaurant chalkboard menus, as well as wedding seating plans and place settings. She also enjoys keeping fit, with weight lifting and boxing being her every day go to. Caitlyn also enjoys cold water
swimming whenever she returns home in Scotland, and now happy to find cold water again in Alaska! Caitlyn finds it's great for
both her physical and mental health. Yacht interior is her main background with experiences from all over the world. She is beyond excited to start his new journey with Bear Paw Charters in Sitka this 2023 Summer Season and serves as stew and deckhand.

**BEAR PAW will operate with a crew of 3, and 4 upon request.