If you are looking for a package that includes a sailing adventure, a helicopter ride, and beach access, this is it! Marathon Helicopters will fly out out over Resurrection Bay and its surrounding mountains, and land you on the beach in a picturesque calm cove among hanging glaciers. We will meet you on the beach to shuttle you to our sailboat. Pop some bubbly and enjoy a charcuterie spread while we sail back to Seward.
Perfect for elopements, adventurous honeymoons, photo shoots, or any special occasion! Tell us what you're dreaming up!
This trip can be done in the opposite direction as well--Sail to Thumb Cove and fly back--but we recommend this direction for best downwind sailing conditions, and hair.
It typically takes 2-2.5 hours to sail, so let us know how else you'd like to spend your time on the sailboat. Do you want to spend some time on the beach? Will you have a mini reception or cake? Do you want to sail more?
Rate includes 1 helicopter for up to 3 people or 550lbs max (about 20 minutes) and one way sail (5 hours sailboat time).
Add another helicopter for $450 --if you have more people in your party (6 max on sailboat)
Add a stop at a glacier for $250 --this will add 20 minutes to your 20 minute flight to Thumb Cove
Add a flight over Bear Glacier for $550 --this will add 25 minutes to your flight
$3200 for your private party of up to 6 people.
Rate includes 1 helicopter for up to 3 people or 550lbs max (about 20 minutes) and one way sail (5 hours sailboat time).
Add another helicopter for $450 --if you have more than 3 ppl or 550lbs
Add a stop at a glacier for $250 per helicopter --this will add 20 minutes to your 20 minute flight to Thumb Cove
Add a flight over Bear Glacier for $550 --this will add 25 minutes to your flight
For every 3 people (550lbs max) in your party, you will need to book one helicopter.
It generally takes 10-15 mins one-way from the Seward airport to Thumb Cove. Sometimes Marathon Helicopters has two helicopters available and other times, they need to shuttle one group at a time using one helicopter. This will take extra time to get all guests to the beach.
Marathon Helicopters knows all the best picturesque spots to land for on and near a glacier. You will spend about 20 minutes there before taking off again.
Extra time sailing
Captain Kate is ordained to officiate your ceremony! She will help with the legal paperwork and planning of your ceremony and vows.