We had a great time with the Puffin crew! Four halibut, two rockfish, and a cod made this a day to…read moreremember. The captain (Manny) dropped us right on top of a great halibut spot. Within minutes of lines going in the water, fish started coming out. The entire boat caught their "overs", and most of us caught our "unders" by 11AM. Manny moved the boat to new spots to find rockfish, salmon and smaller halibuts. The deckhand Bora was quick to help with the tackle, and cleaned the fish on our way back to shore. My wife was horribly seasick most of the day. Manny and Bora were quite helpful. Luckily, she still managed to pull in a few halibut. We'd highly recommend Puffin Charters!

Fantastic charter led by an outstanding Captain and Crewman. Beautiful waters, excellent fishing…read morewith views of glaciers and Gulf of Alaska sea life around us. The Huntress was a nice boat perfect for the weather and adventure. Rod/reel fishing too. No downriggers. You will feel the fish. Wishing I could extend the vacation to fish again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

If you're thinking about booking with J-Dock, don't hesitate. We had an incredible experience, and…read morea huge part of that was Captain Will and his outstanding crew. Captain Will is the kind of captain who clearly loves what he does, and it shows. He's friendly and happy to chat about fishing or the best fish to eat, but he's also constantly scanning the boat, making sure the deckhands are on top of the lines, watching the weather, and keeping everyone on the fish. That balance inspired so much confidence. The trip was fun from start to finish, but you also knew you were in capable hands, which is a big deal when you've traveled three hours offshore, fish for six hours, and then have another three-hour ride back to port. Will is a true professional who has earned our trust and respect. The deckhands were just as impressive. Carl brought so much enthusiasm to the trip. He was patient with our questions, genuinely excited to be out on the water, and his energy was contagious. Joe was one of the hardest-working deckhands we've ever seen. He was constantly moving, grabbing the net, helping land fish, getting rods back into position, and making sure everyone had the best opportunity to catch fish. He absolutely crushed it while keeping a positive attitude all day. A few tips for anyone considering this trip: * Wear layers like you're going skiing, and don't forget rain gear, gloves, and a warm hat. We had cold, rainy weather, but we stayed comfortable and had a fantastic time. * Tip the crew well. They work incredibly hard from the moment you leave the dock until you're back. They absolutely earn it. * The crew does a great job making sure everyone has a fair shot at catching fish. We came home with halibut, rockfish, salmon, and even a salmon shark. * If you're not flying home immediately with a cooler, have J-Dock process and ship your fish. It's well worth it to make sure your catch arrives home in great condition. Landing a salmon shark definitely added an extra level of excitement to our trip, but even without that unforgettable moment, this would have been an incredible adventure. The professionalism, knowledge, and personalities of Captain Will, Carl, and Joe made all the difference. We left with amazing memories, incredible fish, and an experience we'll be talking about for years. We can't recommend J-Dock highly enough.

The J-Dock team was fantastic. Very responsive as we planned our trip, and great in the execution…read more Captain Kyle and crew members Bryson, Andrew, and Melody ensured that our trip was safe, fun, and productive. Our large catch was already filleted by the time we reached port, and we opted to have J-Dock individually package our fish (salmon, halibut, and rockfish) for us to bring back home (they offer shipment as well, but we choose to bring ours back on the plane). Boat and equipment seemed well-maintained for our end-of-season trip. We would absolutely use J-Dock again on a future trip. Note that we were absolutely exhausted by the end, and had a 90-minute drive afterwards -- consider staying in Seward overnight after this trip.

I sent my Husband and his block crew out for a full day charter for halibut and salmon. They were…read moreso happy with the crew and the experience! All 5 of them caught their limit and it was such an amazing day for them. We will be booking again for next summer!!!

We did the full day Halibut fishing trip and had a great time. Captain Sean and the crew were very…read moreknowledgeable and patient with everyone. They tried to make sure everyone got their limit of fish. Would highly recommend!

The views and staff are amazing. Food is good. I recommend…read morelater times to avoid overcrowded rides. Highly recommended

We did the whale watching and sight seeing tour. 9 hours? OMG, that's too long, isn't it?…read more No it is not too long. It was by far our favorite excursion. Bill/Stan do a great job of exploring the fjord. Saw mountain goats, holgate glacier, sea otters, humpback whale, sea lions, Orcas. Great scenery. Nice Narratives. informative, but not non-stop babbling which we experiences on other excursions. It can be cool, so dress appropriately. They suggest a waterproof jacket and pants. Helpful to stop the wind, and in case it rains. There was no splash from the waters. The rain pants are not a necessity, however a waterproof/water resistant jacket is (unless the forecast shows no rain), but I doubt it. Overall very enjoyable, worth every penny. You won't be bored over the 9 hour span. Our cruise had 5 passengers so it was nice to talk with Bill/Stan and the other passengers. Highly recommended whether you are a cruiser, or just doing a land trip.

Great place to book fishing excursions. Easy online booking and friendly staff at the store - which…read moreis massive. We had Captain Jeremy for a half day salmon charter and he put us on fish. Great guy that enjoys what he does with some fun stories. Highly recommend.

Booked a 5 hour Salmon charter for 5 people. The captain was friendly but didn't seem experienced…read morein catching fish. We caught nothing! The heater was broken in the cabin, so we spent 5 hours cold and wet and didn't catch any fish to bring home. Miserable experience and waste of money. Definitely would not recommend. Next time we'll book a river charter in the Kenai or a halibut charter.

First the positive: Our captain was very friendly, the boat was very nice. We all got fish, and…read morealmost all of us got halibut! Now the narrative: My brother (who's into fishing like I'm into Yelping) came up to visit from FL. He booked for, and paid for this charter. On the day of, our captain had cancelled due to poor conditions. However, my brother still wanted to go out (I outfitted him and my Mom with my waterproof, warm mountaineering gear), weather be damned. After some confusing communications, Crackerjack made it happen. They put us on a boat with a captain and six passengers: us (a group of 3), a couple (2), and a guy from California (1). The other people on the boat were friendly and we started the day in good spirits. The water quickly got really rough, but we endured. No one got seasick. After getting beaten on the waves for over an hour, we got to a spot that was slightly more calm. Within an hour, I caught a halibut! Then my Mom! Then my brother got a salmon! Then the boat started catching less fish. I'd say most of the fist were caught in the first 4 hours. And ALL of the halibut were caught in this time. The seas were ROUGH, and my Mom and I were out in front. Constant wind, constant side-ways rain, and consistent 5 ft swells battered and chilled our bones. (I'm a part-time photographer and I brought my nice camera, I took zero photos because I was afraid of the swells slamming it against the boat and out of my hands, seriously. This is my mountain/ice/snow/rock climbing camera, mind you.) As noon approached the captain asked us if we wanted to do a half day instead of a full day (which was what we paid for)...it was an emphatic yes from the 3 of us, and from California guy as well...who was looking very pale. Then noon hit and my Mom asked the captain "So is this when you go back for a half-day?" and the Captain said "yes, this is when we *would* go back". A hush of horror came over us. Wait...what? We are staying for more of this punishment? (at this point no one was catching anything) My Mom pressed further "are we going back now?". The captain said nothing out loud, but shook his head in the motion of "NO." This was a complete communication breakdown. I'm assuming the couple didn't want to go back when he polled them? Even so, if 4 of us wanted to go back, but 2 of us don't...the 2 overrule everyone else? I guess these boats are not a democracy. We stayed 3 more hours and caught nothing. California guy was grasping onto the boat, trying not to fall over, as he puked. I still have no idea what actually happened, and why we stayed out for another 3-4 hour brutalization. My guess is that Crackerjack wanted to get that sweet, sweet full-day money for all 6 people. So they didn't much care that one person was puking and the other 3 were checked out and catching nothing. Probably a good charter if the weather is good, though.

Captain Jeff rocks. Kept his cool while dealing with 6 full grown children making grotesque jokes…read morethe entire time. He maximized his time fishing and got us a lot of King/Silver/Pink rockfish and halibut.

Hooked Charters We…read morefound Joe to be well informed and knowledgeable not only about the area but also the fishing hot spots. He set up the day for Ling Cod first and we immediately landed legal fish. We motored about 15-20 minutes away and hit the Halibut spot which we obtained our limit with nice size fish in about 45 minutes. He moved to a third spot and we cranked in the rock fish as fast as we could throw in the line. Joe was a great guide, he knew where the fish were. He knew what to use and how to use it. Paid close attention to our needs. If you like structure and discipline in your day Joe is your guy. I will use him every time possible if I'm fishing the ocean out of Seward. Thanks Joe our total for the day was over 80 pounds of filets. Scott Cox

Absolutely amazing charter trip! Joe knew the perfect spots to fish. We were bringing in fish at…read moresome points as quick as you could get the line in the water. We had multiple great days fishing, bringing in Halibut, Cod, and Rockfish. If that wasn't enough, he took us around and saw Humpbacks, Orcas, Sealions, Porpoises, glaciers and some of the most amazing views I've ever seen. Joe is a extremely personable and very understanding in teaching tips and tricks of saltwater fishing. What and amesome trip and great charter. Joe knows his stuff, definitely recommend him to anyone that asks!

The cafe, water taxi and location are fantastic. The campground is loud, but showers are nice.read more

Bradley Forcier was terrible and I would not recommend to anyone visiting Seward. Beautiful place…read morewith a bad experience

My first experience, my friend's second. Darrell comes every year & settled on these folks. A…read morefamily run operation that provides a fun experience in a friendly atmosphere.

Fishing for Alaska Salmon and Halibut, took the over night fishing & tour package and can't even…read moredescribe the fun I had. I saw more wild life than I could describe. We fished, shrimped and ate fresh seafood that we caught. Learned a life time of skills and just down right had a blast. You can join a group, have a private group and pick tour packages to suit every one at prices better than most charters in the area - then on top of that, Captain Wally Shumway goes over the top with more fun than you ever expected on a paid charter. You will not be dissappointed, rain, wind or sunny weather - the fun is abundant. Book in advance or you may miss your chance.

An unforgettable Alaska experience! The Kenai Fjords Cruise…read morewas hands down one of the highlights of our Alaska vacation! My husband and I enjoyed every minute we were on board. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, with spectacular glaciers, incredible wildlife, and stunning coastal views everywhere we looked. Our captain was amazing! She did a fantastic job pointing out every scenic highlight and all the sea animals we encountered along the way. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the trip even more enjoyable. A special shout-out to the two young servers on board. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the cruise. When we reached the glacier, they even helped us take photos while we held pieces of glacier ice, creating memories we'll treasure forever. I would 100% recommend this cruise--as long as you don't get seasick. The water can get rough. Unfortunately, even though our daughter took Dramamine before boarding, she still became seasick and couldn't fully enjoy the experience. If you're prone to motion sickness, consider talking to your doctor about stronger prevention options before your trip. Overall, this cruise is an absolute must-do in Seward. Dress warmly, bring a good camera, and prepare for one of the most unforgettable experiences Alaska has to offer!

Hands down the best glacier/wildlife tour I have been on and possibly one of the best tours I have…read moreever been on. We did the longest tour they had - the eight hour Northwestern - it was great every minute. We got the perk pass which I would recommend if you care about where you sit - we were the third couple on the boat and got a great seat facing forward. You will have to share with other families as all the seating is group seating but everyone is outside almost the whole time so easy enough to share. Perk pass also includes unlimited soft drinks - since there are three heads on board you will feel free to hydrate. The wildlife and glacier part of the tour is amazing. We saw otters, Stellars porpoise, a Blue whale blowing a rainbow spout!, humpback whales, eagles, puffins, seals, sea lions, and a pod of 12 orcas. Not to mention some incredible islands, glaciers, and mountains. The captain and other staff were experienced and great narrators. I did have a prescription sea sickness patch and it was a bit rocky for about half an hour, but it didn't impact me thanks to the patch - only two or three people seemed really sick. Food was better than I would have thought - cinnamon rolls and yogurt for breakfast. A quinoa chicken southwestern burrito, and a cookie at the end. Also tried the glacierita - when else will you have a chance?? If you're considering this tour - just book now!