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.

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.

J Dock is a first rate professional charter with staff who take care of their clients. We had the…read morebest fishing trip yesterday deep sea fishing and even caught salmon on the way back in. Unfortunately, this trip I was severely sea sick, but my spouse caught a 95 pound halibut and even I had some success with the "smallest halibut". Captain Kyle and crew were fabulous. They all worked very hard during the entire charter. Our captain is a nurse and he helped me with my situation and the three-person crew checked on my welfare and ensured I continued to fish. I whole heartedly recommend J Dock to anyone visiting Seward Alaska but recommend you book in advance. Depending on the month you are visiting will also decide the fish you can keep. The silver salmon derby in Seward is epic in July. Remember, Fish On!

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

Amazing day! Captain and crew exceptional. Came home with lots of fish. Highly recommend.read more

They do not allow paying customers to use their bathrooms…read more The shop had just about everything you'd need (except food). They have some snacks and drinks. And all supplies.

We had an amazing day 7/26 thanks to Capt Kobe...who is the Kobe Bryan of fishing in Seward!…read more Our morning started a little rough when there was a mix up on our "boarding ticket" which was a receipt with a stamp on it. The stamp instructed us to one boat and it was challenged by that capt...so we were basically turned away. Kobe made a call and clarified that someone must have stamped our receipt incorrectly. Fine, we will head out with this friendly chap. My brother was awfully seasick 95% of the time spent on the water...about 8.5 hrs. Kobe was determined to make it a great experience for everyone. Our first stop we pulled so many rock fish, we had to return some bcuz we met our limit. Second stop was a goldmine. Im so glad Capt Kobe was determined to find halibut. We found our limit! When we came in we had a massive haul, thx to Kobe. He was friendly, professional, and fun to get to know. We wish him and his family the very best!! Thank you Jo Ann, Teah, Danny and the ill one Dave

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

Came here for breakfast one of the days we were visiting Seward and it did not disappoint! You…read moreorder at the window in the back/ side corner of the store. Very cabin/ fisherman vibes. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and it was delicious as well as the crispy potatoes that came on the side. My company got the pancakes and sausage side and that too was delicious. Highly recommended and will be back the next time in Seward!

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.

The Classic Kenai Fjords Park Tour was great. The catamaran departed on time at 11:30am. The very…read morefriendly staff on board made sure we were comfortable. They served lunch which was burrito (choice of either southwestern chicken or vegetarian) and a few hours later a warm chocolate chip cookie. The staff also went around to show some animal collection, helped us locate the animals that were being pointed out by the captain, took our photos, answered questions, ensured our safety and even fished a chunk of ice near the glacier and let people touch and have photos with it. We saw many animals including whales, orcas, sea otters, sea lions, different birds including puffins, bald eagles, etc. We went close to glaciers. The captain was very knowledgeable. The 6-hour cruise was memorable! For the most part the waters were calm; there were certain areas that were rough. Even then, we were told that the water was calmest when we visited on that day in June. For some who have have motion sickness, bringing a medication can be helpful (though I think they also sell some on board) though we did not need any. Layering is still the key with an outer shell that is waterproof in case it rains. Though not necessary really, binoculars can enhance the experience. Would definitely recommend!

Took the 8 AM 6 hour cruise. Very good tour and our Captain Kenny was very knowledgeable about the…read moreanimals, the area and the geography of the area. We were entertained with several animals: Seas Otters, Humpback Whales, Orca Whales,Steller Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Porpoise, Puffins, Bald Eagles and a Black Bear. We also were taken up to Holgate Glacier for viewing. The crew on board was helpful and friendly and lunch was served on the boat. The Captain stopped several times during the trip to view the wildlife giving everyone on board ample opportunity for pictures as well. Would highly recommend this tour or check out their other tours as well.