Galley Fare on Sailaway Alaska Tours – Fresh, Hearty, and Wholly Alaskan
What you eat matters—especially when you’re exploring the remote, breathtaking coastline of Alaska. At Sailaway Alaska, we believe great food is part of the adventure. Onboard S/V Sailaway, every meal is crafted fresh, thoughtfully sourced, and designed to nourish both body and spirit.
A Floating Kitchen With a Soul
You won’t find buffets, frozen trays, or institutional menus here. Our 45’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey is equipped with a modern galley that serves as the culinary heart of the boat. Meals are prepped with care, served family-style, and designed to match the tone of your journey: cozy when it’s cool, light when it’s sunny, and celebratory when the day demands it.
Whether you’re sailing through ice-laced fjords, anchored in a still cove, or watching sea otters raft past the cockpit, food is an anchor of the experience.
What’s on the Menu?
We tailor each sailing trip’s menu to your preferences, dietary needs, and trip length—but here’s a sample of what we love to serve on board:
🥘 Breakfast
Steel-cut oats with wild berries and honey
Smoked salmon and herbed cream cheese bagels
Scrambled farm eggs with reindeer sausage and toast
Granola, Greek yogurt, and berries
Hot coffee, French-pressed, plus teas and cocoa
🥗 Lunch
Our own salmon salad sandwiches with pickled red onion, chips and veggies
Wraps with chips, fruit and sliced veggies
Charcuterie: local smoked salmon, hard cheeses, snap peas, boiled eggs, crackers and something sweet
🍽️ Dinner
Fresh catch of the day grilled or pan-seared with seasonal vegetables
Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and pesto sauce
Grilled chicken with potatoes, salad, and fresh bread
Paired with BYO Alaskan craft beers, cocktails, or wine if desired
🍰 Dessert & Extras
Delicious local cheesecakes
Warm cookies or brownies
After-dinner tea or decaf coffee
S’mores by beach fire (on overnight trips)
Local, Seasonal, Thoughtful
We do our best to support Alaska’s local producers. When provisioning, we prioritize:
Locally caught halibut, salmon, cod, and rockfish
Organic produce from Seward and Anchorage
Free-range eggs and organic dairy
Fresh bread from the local bakery or made onboard
The Galley in Action
S/V Sailaway’s galley includes:
Propane stove with oven
Deep sink with fresh water
Solar-power as well as diesel
Cast iron, stainless steel, and non-stick cookware
Freshly ground coffee, French press
Compact pantry loaded with spices, oils, and staples
There’s enough room for guests to help cook if they wish—but most simply enjoy the aromas and the results.
Dietary Preferences & Restrictions
Our trips are private, which means your meals are just for your group. That lets us cater thoughtfully to:
Allergy-aware cooking (nuts, dairy, shellfish, etc.)
High-protein, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options
Kids’ preferences—yes, we can do mac & cheese and pancakes too
Before departure, we’ll send you a detailed questionnaire to capture all preferences. Once onboard, you’ll never have to “make do”—your meals are designed for you.
Cooking While Cruising: What Makes It Special
Cooking on a sailboat is different. It’s slower, more deliberate, and more connected to place. When the smell of garlic hits the air as you pass beneath snow-capped peaks, you’re not just getting fed—you’re creating a memory.
Meals become rituals:
Passing around warm mugs in the cockpit at sunrise, or sharing cheese boards while whales breach nearby
Listening to waves lap the hull while dinner bubbles on the stove. Watching the sky change color while finishing dessert by the light of the midnight sun
Sustainability in the Galley
We carry the same eco-conscious philosophy in our kitchen as we do on deck:
Reusable packaging and containers
Reducing waste
Recycling
Locally sourced food with minimal air miles
Minimal single-use plastics
Ocean-safe dish soap and cleaners
Refillable water bottles suggested for guests
We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact so this wild coastline stays wild.
What to Expect Each Day
Morning:
Hot drinks served when you rise. Light or hearty breakfast depending on the day’s plan.
Midday:
Sit-down lunch or on-the-go wraps if underway. We stop to eat whenever possible for a relaxed pace.
Evening:
Dinner served on deck or in the saloon. Dessert and drinks follow. If anchored near a beach, we may even dine ashore.
Snacks and drinks are available all day. Guests never go hungry.
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Absolutely. You’re welcome to bring favorite items, especially specialty beverages, wines, or treats. We have cold storage and dry space. Just let us know what you’re bringing so we can plan around it.
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Yes. We routinely prepare meals for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and allergy-sensitive diets. You’ll complete a detailed dietary form before the trip, and our provisioning will reflect it. We take this seriously—your comfort and safety come first.
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We build meals around your day’s schedule, not the other way around. If you’re kayaking late or sleeping in, we adjust. That said, we try to keep meals roughly consistent so your body stays fueled for adventure.
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Yes, if you’d like. Many guests enjoy pitching in, sharing recipes, or learning boat-cooking tips. If not, that’s fine too. You’re here to relax—we’ve got it handled.
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Yes, and with enthusiasm. If you reel in a salmon or rockfish, we’ll clean it, cook it, and serve it however you’d like: grilled, pan-seared, or baked.
Reserve Your Spot – And Save Room for Dessert
Food is more than fuel. It’s memory. It’s hospitality. It’s joy.
Join us aboard S/V Sailaway and discover how good life tastes when you sail at the pace of Alaska.