Private Island Experience

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Rent our private island for the day and celebrate your special occasion

Sail in Comfort

Set off right from the harbor, ensuring a warm and comfortable journey aboard our vessel Yukon Cornelius.

Majestic Wildlife

Experience close encounters with Sitka's diverse and abundant animals in their natural habitats, from soaring eagles to playful sea otters.

Gourmet Lunch Picnic

Indulge in a selection of locally-sourced foods, catered to your unique preferences and beautifully served amid Sitka’s stunning landscape.

Explore on the Water

Paddle by kayak or paddleboard and witness the untouched beauty of the tranquil cove.

This unparalleled experience offers a day of luxury, wildlife, and untouched nature, carefully curated and crafted for you and your loved ones on Mertz Island of Misfit Toys—the perfect backdrop for a milestone event like an engagement, anniversary, reunion, or professional gathering, or simply a standout memory in your travel adventures. Available on a very limited basis each summer as a customized experience.

Upon disembarking from your journey to the island upon the Yukon Cornelius, a tranquil boardwalk leads you through an enchanting forest to the private West Beach. Here, a gourmet picnic lunch crafted to perfection awaits. Indulge in handcrafted sandwiches, homemade dips, and tantalizing tapas, all served on a deck overlooking the crashing waves and the serene beauty of the surrounding forest.

After your delightful picnic, the island beckons you to explore its many treasures. Choose to hike on one of the forest trails crisscrossing the island. Follow the Valley Trail to the North shell-covered Beach, where you can search for treasures like sea glass and abalone shells left behind by resident otters, gazing into the water for starfish, crabs, and the occasional harbor seal. Climb the trail to Cathedral Point for a bird’s-eye view of Sitka Sound, witnessing the bustling activity of commercial fishing vessels below. Wander onto the rocks, feel the power of the ocean, watch salmon leaping, and look upwards to spot American bald eagles overhead. Then, gather back at the beach for a campfire, where you can create your own version of gourmet s’mores, choosing from an array of fancy chocolates, cookies, drizzles, dips, and homemade marshmallows.

The island is all yours—true isolation, a place to escape for the day. No crowds, no noise—just you and your favorite people on your private island. It's a beautiful way to celebrate a milestone anniversary, birthday, or proposal. We can customize the trip to accommodate your special wishes. When the day is done, we'll hop back on the boat to visit the town, where you can explore or add local attractions to your experience. Throughout, you'll feel like you're the only ones around, immersed in the unparalleled beauty and tranquility of Mertz Island.

Bumble Expeditions LLC is an equal opportunity provider. Bumble Expeditions LLC. is operated under a special use permit with the Tongass National Forest.

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We had the most incredible time and could not recommend Bumble Expeditions more!
Sara, Cole and the whole team made our experience one for the books, leaving us with special family memories for a lifetime! From the moment you meet, you feel welcomed, excited and looked after! You can tell these tours and experiences are created with love for the island and people! Everything was perfect and fully catered. Thank you Bumble Expeditions ❤️

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The Island is gorgeous. Situated just a short boat ride from Sitka proper, you have everything you could possibly need. Spectacular views! Sea life! And the tremendous hospitality of Sara and Cole who provide a welcome and cheerful home away from home. I love the place. Highly recommend it anyone.

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Bumble Expeditions is truly a once in a lifetime experience. This is a fantastic tour that is full of splendid views of Sitka Sound’s spectacular nature and wildlife. Sarah and Cole are amazing hosts sharing their love and knowledge of the area. This is not a corporate tour with a cookie cutter experience. Sarah & Cole will listen to your individual interests and make sure you have a memorable experience.

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Cole and Sara are so much fun to go out on the water with. They are careful and safe and know what they are doing. Getting out on the water is really the best way to see Sitka and the area. The wildlife if so awesome and so much fun to see. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to experience Sitka this way.

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Our family stayed here and we had a blast! Sara and Cole are amazing hosts and the island is beautiful. The fishing is great in the area as well. Tons of wildlife and gorgeous sites to see. I highly recommend visiting!