Whale Bay Charters

The Vessel

Exodus is a very comfortable 42 foot tri-cabin trawler (cabin cruiser) and accommodates up to 6 guests. The upper level pilot house is the center of the vessel’s operation, navigation and communication. Comfortable bench seats, and wrap around windows that make for wonderful observations from a higher perspective. Here also is our nature library, and captains quarters. The large main salon includes a modern galley and dining area for eight.

The forward cabin sleeps 2 and has it’s own bathroom. The aft cabin has one double bed and one single bed, plus a bathroom (including shower). The bathrooms and galley all have hot and cold running water. With 3 bathrooms, 2 showers and plenty of hot water, there is no waiting!

Outside, you can easily walk from the bow to the stern along the deck on either side. There is plenty of deck space to relax and enjoy yourself in the fresh ocean air. Our equipment list includes a 12 foot outboard powered hard bottom rubber skiff and double placed kayaks. We also have crab and shrimp pots and fishing equipment to keep us supplied with fresh seafood.

Captain Mike Braal

Captain Mike Braal, owner of Whale Bay Charters, brings decades of experience and a passion for nature to each of his voyages. He is a seasoned captain who has spent 25 years on the waters of Southeast Alaska. Captain Mike has held a US Coast Guard Captain.s License since 1983 and is currently licensed to captain a 100 ton vessel. Captain Mike has been captaining boats in Southeast Alaska since 1987.

In the Glacier Bay National Park/Icy Strait area, he has served as captain, naturalist and fishing guide on whalewatching and sport fishing vessels. Captain Mike also has led groups on river and hiking trips in the Brooks Range (The Gates of the Artic Nat’l Park) and kayaking in Glacier Bay National Park. A passionate naturalist, Mike Braal has spent decades sharing his knowledge and love of natural history as a naturalist/guide and teacher. An accomplished photographer, Mike can help you bring home beautiful photos of your vacation.

In the off season Mike guides cross country skiing at the Home Ranch www.homeranch.com in Clark, Colorado. The Home Ranch is the #1 dude ranch in the west, and in the winter offers some of the best cross country skiing in world, as well as snowshoeing, sleigh rides, winter horseback riding and tubing.