Saltwater Safari Company 

4.8/5 (407 reviews)
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 1210 4th Avenue, Seward, AK 99664, Verenigde Staten

Saltwater Safari Company 

4.8/5 (407 reviews)
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1210 4th Avenue
Seward, AK, Verenigde Staten

Saltwater Safari Company maintains its reputation as the leading Alaska charter fishing service and pioneers of the Seward, Alaska long-range fishing grounds. Established in 1990, Owner's Capt. Bob Candopoulos and Captain Bobby Savino have a combined 60 seasons of experience fishing these waters. With their two, incredible 53' Delta charter boats Legend and Legacy and the 43' Renegade, they strategically mapped the ocean floor day after day, season after season and pioneered the most incredible, long-range fishing grounds that Alaska has ever seen!

Long considered one of the world's leading destinations for sport anglers, Seward, Alaska offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities to suit your specific needs. Located just 2 hours from Anchorage, Seward offers some of the best light tackle fishing for Silver and King Salmon to deep-sea battles with the Giant Pacific Halibut. Anglers from across the globe converge on the small coastal community of Seward, Alaska to test their skills and try their luck fishing in one of the most picturesque settings imaginable!

The Gulf is rich in everything needed to sustain this incredible fishery. Offshore reefs and deep structure hold a tremendous variety of bottom-fish species. It's not at all uncommon for a lucky angler to be fighting a giant Pacific Halibut while others are landing monster lingcod or huge yellow-eye and black rockfish.

Bag limits are as followed:
Halibut: 2 per person (one must be under 28")
Rockfish: 3 per person
Salmon: up to 6 per person
Lingcod: 1 per person
Pacific Cod: no limit

Our crew will clean your catch and bag it for you, and there is vacuum sealing/shipping options are available for you if desire.

*our boats are mixed party 12-16 anglers. to reserve the entire boat exclusively, you'll need to contact us

*starting in 2026, halibut stamps are required per fish & game and will be purchased through us directly for $20.

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Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 407 reviews
Boot
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (400)

Fantastic time!
Fantastic time!
Fantastic time!
+397

Beoordeling van Vissers

358
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

76%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

92%

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Showing: 5 of 407 reviews
Richard Evans
Richard Evans
5.0
Verified
Lots of fishes! Great scenery!
Full Day Offshore –Halibut July/Aug on July 11, 20251 adult
The boat was very nice and very well maintained. The fishing gear was also very good and well maintained. The fishing mates/guides prepared all the fishing tackle and baits very well, provided good guidance, and were quick to help people when they "hooked up!" The day I went out there were big 6 ft. - 7 ft. rolling waves, so the captain selected areas to fish that were a bit sheltered from the big waves. Most people on the boat (about 14 of us total) caught several fish; I landed a halibut, 2 coho salmon, 2 black sea bass, an "arrow-tooth flounder", and lost one salmon. The scenery is spectacular, and there's wildlife like puffins to see as well - I really enjoyed the whole trip. It was a bit bouncy though, and a couple of people gave up their breakfast! If you're vulnerable at all to sea sickness, medicate before to leave the dock!
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Reported catch:
Halibut
Cod
Coho Salmon
Black Rockfish
Response from Captain
July 22, 2025
Glad you had a great time! Thanks for the review!
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Greg Snyder
Greg Snyder
5.0
Verified
Easy to work with and accommodating
Full Day Offshore - Halibut (May) on May 31, 20254 adults
Bobby was good with communicating and somewhat accommodating to me and my group as I added to my group a day or so before the trip. I do have a negative comment which may be towards fishing booker rather than saltwater safari (why I am leaving 5 stars for them) is that with the only highway between anchorage and Seward being shut down due to an accident from 4 am to 8:30 am the day of my 7am charter, I was unable to make it to the boat on time. I was not refunded for the deposit. It sucked having to miss out on fishing and losing the money but I guess It’s my fault for assuming the highway would be open.
Response from Captain
June 3, 2025
Thanks for the review Greg!
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Fouad Boulos
Fouad Boulos
5.0
Verified
Fantastic time!
Full Day Offshore – Halibut (Sept.) on September 6, 20251 adult
Hard not to rate a fishing trip based on the results, but I will try. Thirteen guests, about half were Alaskan locals, several with many years of experience. Boat was great, crew was fantastic, and results were amazing. We went for several species. I think everyone limited out. I’m visiting from upstate NY state. Would definitely recommend, and would fish again with same company.
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Reported catch:
Black Rockfish
Cod
Halibut
Rockfish
Response from Captain
September 8, 2025
thanks for the kind words! glad you enjoyed your trip with us!
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Stuart Henley
Stuart Henley
5.0
Verified
Made the best out of a tough situation
Full Day Offshore – Halibut (June) on June 12, 202510 adults
We had great weather and were expecting to do really well in terms of limiting out on fish. Unfortunately, we struggled to find the halibut (as did most other boats out on the water). The crew did a great job of being versatile and moving to locations where we could try to get the best out of our trip. Some of us did come home with halibut, but everyone was able to get their fill of rockfish.
Reported catch:
Halibut
Black Rockfish
Response from Captain
June 16, 2025
Thanks for the review Stuart!
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Allen Wortham
Allen Wortham
5.0
Verified
Limit out on Halibut and Rock Fish
Full Day Offshore –Halibut July/Aug on July 5, 20252 adults1 child
We had an amazing day. We left on time, limited out on Halibut and Rock Fish in just a few hours and trolled around for salmon the rest of the trip. We got really lucky and avoided the weather and got to see some whales as well. Unbelievable experience. Captain and crew were a very busy and productive bunch and made all the anglers successful. Thanks yall
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Reported catch:
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Pink Salmon
+3
Response from Captain
July 8, 2025
Thanks for the review! Glad you guys had a great time and successful day with us!
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AM Half Day Salmon Trip - 5hr
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
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Jul 1 - Aug 31 (Tue, Wed)
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US $598
Shared tour: 2 people
AM Half Day Salmon Trip - 5hr - 12:00 PM
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US $598
Shared tour: 2 people
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US $598
Shared tour: 2 people
PM Half Day Salmon Trip - 5hr - 6:00 PM
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5 Hour Trip
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US $598
Shared tour: 2 people
Cod & Rockfish Offshore - 8hr
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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May 1 - Jun 30 (Tue, Wed)
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US $660
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Offshore - Halibut (May)
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $750
Shared tour: 2 people
8hr Sightseeing w/ 1 Hour Fishing
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8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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May 1 - Jun 30
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US $798
Shared tour: 2 people
8hr Sightseeing w/ 1 hour Fishing
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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Jul 1 - Aug 31 (Tue, Wed)
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US $798
Shared tour: 2 people
Salmon & Rockfish Offshore - 8hr
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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Jul 1 - Aug 29 (Tue, Wed)
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US $840
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Offshore – Halibut (Sept.)
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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Sep 1 - Sep 21 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $860
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Offshore – Halibut (June)
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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Jun 1 - Jun 30 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $920
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Offshore –Halibut July/Aug
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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Jul 1 - Aug 31 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $950
Shared tour: 2 people
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Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 407 reviews
Boot
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (400)

Fantastic time!
Fantastic time!
Fantastic time!
+397

Beoordeling van Vissers

358
24
12
3
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

76%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 407 reviews
Showing: 5 of 407 reviews
Richard Evans
Richard Evans
5.0
Verified
Lots of fishes! Great scenery!
Full Day Offshore –Halibut July/Aug on July 11, 20251 adult
The boat was very nice and very well maintained. The fishing gear was also very good and well maintained. The fishing mates/guides prepared all the fishing tackle and baits very well, provided good guidance, and were quick to help people when they "hooked up!" The day I went out there were big 6 ft. - 7 ft. rolling waves, so the captain selected areas to fish that were a bit sheltered from the big waves. Most people on the boat (about 14 of us total) caught several fish; I landed a halibut, 2 coho salmon, 2 black sea bass, an "arrow-tooth flounder", and lost one salmon. The scenery is spectacular, and there's wildlife like puffins to see as well - I really enjoyed the whole trip. It was a bit bouncy though, and a couple of people gave up their breakfast! If you're vulnerable at all to sea sickness, medicate before to leave the dock!
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Reported catch:
Halibut
Cod
Coho Salmon
Black Rockfish
Response from Captain
July 22, 2025
Glad you had a great time! Thanks for the review!
0
Greg Snyder
Greg Snyder
5.0
Verified
Easy to work with and accommodating
Full Day Offshore - Halibut (May) on May 31, 20254 adults
Bobby was good with communicating and somewhat accommodating to me and my group as I added to my group a day or so before the trip. I do have a negative comment which may be towards fishing booker rather than saltwater safari (why I am leaving 5 stars for them) is that with the only highway between anchorage and Seward being shut down due to an accident from 4 am to 8:30 am the day of my 7am charter, I was unable to make it to the boat on time. I was not refunded for the deposit. It sucked having to miss out on fishing and losing the money but I guess It’s my fault for assuming the highway would be open.
Response from Captain
June 3, 2025
Thanks for the review Greg!
0
Fouad Boulos
Fouad Boulos
5.0
Verified
Fantastic time!
Full Day Offshore – Halibut (Sept.) on September 6, 20251 adult
Hard not to rate a fishing trip based on the results, but I will try. Thirteen guests, about half were Alaskan locals, several with many years of experience. Boat was great, crew was fantastic, and results were amazing. We went for several species. I think everyone limited out. I’m visiting from upstate NY state. Would definitely recommend, and would fish again with same company.
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Reported catch:
Black Rockfish
Cod
Halibut
Rockfish
Response from Captain
September 8, 2025
thanks for the kind words! glad you enjoyed your trip with us!
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Stuart Henley
Stuart Henley
5.0
Verified
Made the best out of a tough situation
Full Day Offshore – Halibut (June) on June 12, 202510 adults
We had great weather and were expecting to do really well in terms of limiting out on fish. Unfortunately, we struggled to find the halibut (as did most other boats out on the water). The crew did a great job of being versatile and moving to locations where we could try to get the best out of our trip. Some of us did come home with halibut, but everyone was able to get their fill of rockfish.
Reported catch:
Halibut
Black Rockfish
Response from Captain
June 16, 2025
Thanks for the review Stuart!
0
Allen Wortham
Allen Wortham
5.0
Verified
Limit out on Halibut and Rock Fish
Full Day Offshore –Halibut July/Aug on July 5, 20252 adults1 child
We had an amazing day. We left on time, limited out on Halibut and Rock Fish in just a few hours and trolled around for salmon the rest of the trip. We got really lucky and avoided the weather and got to see some whales as well. Unbelievable experience. Captain and crew were a very busy and productive bunch and made all the anglers successful. Thanks yall
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Reported catch:
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Pink Salmon
+3
Response from Captain
July 8, 2025
Thanks for the review! Glad you guys had a great time and successful day with us!
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FAQs about Saltwater Safari Company

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
16 persons
Boat length
53 ft
Year built
1992
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Delta Marine
Boat type
Walkaround

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 600HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots
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