The Boat Company

Recreational FacilitiesUnited States11-50 Employees

In 1980 The McIntosh Foundation incorporated The Boat Company and bought and converted a wooden hulled ex-U.S. Navy minesweeper (M/V OBSERVER) and turned it over to The Boat Company to be used for trips in Southeast Alaska. Business grew and in 1991, The Boat Company purchased the M/V LISERON, another wooden hulled minesweeper.  By early 2000, The Boat Company fleet welcomed the M/V MIST COVE, an aluminum hulled replica of the M/V LISERON, into its ranks. In 2002 after twenty-two years of service, the M/V OBSERVER retired, leaving the fleet set at two vessels, The M/V LISERON & M/V MIST COVE.
Experience has taught us that to run the sort of trips we want, our vessels should have the ability to carry between 12 and 24 people; small groups become more homogeneous with shared experiences.
Our vessels are staffed by professionals, many of whom have natural science degrees enabling them to answer all the inevitable questions. The ratio of crew to guests runs approximately 1:1½ to 1:2.
Our departure and arrival dates are the only part of the itinerary that is fixed. The interests of those on board largely govern the rest of our trips. We always stop to watch the whales, orcas, sea otters etc. and always try to anchor by lunchtime so everyone may engage in whatever activity interests them (hike, fish, walk, kayak, etc.). These trips are designed to offer something of interest to everyone.
There is a serious theme underlying the whole operation. During the past 60 years a significant portion of the forest, including many of its biggest and oldest trees have been cut by timber/pulp companies and Native American groups.  We hope that exposing our guests to the special place that is Southeast Alaska, will educate them about the benefits of conserving and preserving one of the Earth's last great wild and beautiful places.

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