Explore Southeast Alaska wildflower facts through the lens of the Tongass National Forest—unique blooms like Coastal Paintbrush and Wild Irises. Learn their ecological roles and why the Roadless Rule protects them.

On June 23, 2025, the USDA announced plans to rescind the Roadless Rule, a vital safeguard protecting over 58 million acres of national forests, including our beloved Tongass National Forest, from road construction and logging since 2001.

On March 6, 2025, the Alaska Forest Association, along with Viking Lumber Co. and Alcan Timber Co., filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service. They’re demanding more old-growth timber sales from the Tongass National Forest, and we’ve motioned to intervene and defend the Tongass.

Experience the taste of Southeast Alaska with fresh, eco-conscious meals, echoing David Attenborough’s call for sustainable seas on our intimate cruises.

When this treat is special-requested, our chefs get up early in the morning indulge passengers in these warm, fluffy cinnamon rolls.

Adapted from Smitten Kitchen by April Agee, this crowd-pleasing dessert cake features cornmeal and almond flour, offering luxurious gluten-free flavor.

A versatile adaptation of April’s salmon recipe, this dish shines with tofu or zucchini, retaining bold flavor.

A fresh, plant-based delight with creamy cashew dressing and grilled tofu or veggies, perfect for all diets.

A unique Tongass twist elevates classic Deviled Eggs with fresh deer heart garnish and Spiva Dill Pickle Dust, finished with a peppery flourish.

A community favorite, this intimate dish uses SPC tuna, adapted from Tomi Marsh’s “Fishes and Dishes” by Paul Olson for a cozy meal.

April’s favorite dish brings bold Argentinian zest to sustainable SPC salmon, with leftover sauce perfect for pasta.

A fresh, elevated take on a classic Caesar, this lighter mid-trip entree features perfectly cooked salmon and homemade croutons.

Bears play a critical role in the Tongass ecosystem. Learn about these bears lives, seasonal movements tied to food sources, and how The Boat Company’s conservation efforts support their habitat.

With change on the horizon, The Boat Company joins allies like the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) to amplify an urgent petition, due May 30, 2025, to shield these fragile habitats.

Spanning 16.7 million acres, this temperate rainforest—Earth’s largest remaining—cradles 650 million metric tons of carbon, a staggering 8% of all U.S. forest carbon reserves.

In Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, where grizzlies roam and salmon surge through pristine streams, a hidden crisis threatens this vibrant ecosystem: “bycatch” from industrial trawlers.

New logging threats endanger the Tongass’s grizzlies, salmon, and carbon-storing trees. Discover how The Boat Company’s decades-long conservation efforts fight for its future.

Learn about the fascinating Karst Caves in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest!  Karst topography refers to the dissolution of carbonate rocks like limestone and marble (usually it is a reference to the subsurface drainage systems that result with these types of bedrock).

Ten years ago today, the world lost a giant—and I lost my father. Michael Allen McIntosh was more than the founder of The Boat Company. He was a visionary, a fierce protector of wild places, and a man who understood, perhaps better than anyone I’ve ever known, the responsibility we must steward what’s been entrusted to us.

We are thrilled to announce that our passion for ecotourism and the enchanting Alaskan wilderness is gracing the cover of Foghorn Magazine's March 2025 issue. Dive into an 8-page feature that cruises you through our commitment to conservation and the intimate experiences we offer in Southeast Alaska.