2023 John Hall’s Alaska Partner Awards
As we wrap up 2023, we’d like to share the winners of our annual partner awards!
Each year since 2015, we recognize excellence that is truly based on our guests’ feedback and evaluations, and with an Owners’ Choice Award selected by the company.
Awards are granted by John Hall’s Alaska to partners who went above and beyond and excelled in the product our guests experienced. We couldn’t do it without you!
Highest Rated Hotel Experience
The Hotel Captain Cook
It’s no suprise that The Hotel Captain Cook received awards yet again this year. Known for their spectacular accommodations, easy access to downtown Anchorage, and delicious meals – almost all of our guest start and/or end their tour with The Hotel Captain Cook and it has been voted a guest favorite.
Highest Rated Remote Lodge Experience
Orca Adventure Lodge
For the second year in a row, Orca Adventure Lodge has held this award. The picturesque waterfront location in Prince William Sound is surrounded by breathtaking mountains and mesmerizing wildlife, indulge in delicious cuisine and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Orca Adventure Lodge is an exclusive, remote stay on our Untamed Alaska itinerary.
Highest Rated Attraction
Major Marine Tours
Another partner voted for the second year in a row winning the highest rated attraction is Major Marine Tours. This attraction is included in some of our packages and Major Marine has provided our guests with wonderful experiences out on the water from wildlife viewing, cruising, and spectacular whale watching opportunities during our summer and winter tours.
Best Alaskan Experience
Stan Stephens Cruises
In 2023 Stan Stephens Cruises provided our guests with the best alaskan experience. John Hall’s Alaska guests witnessed magnificent glacial ice and glacial caving as well as wildlife like orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, eagles, and more.
Highest Rated Breakfast
The Cookie Jar
In 2023, our guests voted Cookie Jar Restaurant as the highest rated breakfast stop for their cinnamon rolls as big as your head, hearty plates, and warm coffee to fuel our guests for a day of adventure!
Highest Rated Lunch
Simon & Seafort’s
Located in downtown Anchorage, Simon & Seafort’s has become a favorite of our guests. Their delicious plates include conventional American fare from seafood to burgers. We can see why our guests love this establishment!
Highest Rated Dinner
The Hotel Captain Cook, Banquet/Catering Final Dinner
The perfect way to end your grand adventure here in Alaska – a tasty dinner from The Hotel Captain Cook before you crawl into your bed for the evening and embark on your journey back home.
Learn More About Our Partners
John Hall’s Alaska proudly partners with a wide range of local businesses and organizations to provide the most authentic Alaska experience to our guests. Their missions vary from providing a safe habitat for injured wildlife or helping to sustain and educate others about Alaska’s many Native cultures, to their roles in sustaining local tourism or providing assistance to those in need.
These long-term partnerships allow us to have the best reputation in the industry and are key to giving our guests a quality experience. Support for our partners comes from John Hall’s Alaska in a variety of ways – helping to sustain local businesses by being key players in the guest experience on our tours, raising awareness of cultural importance, or by monetary or in-kind donations. We are stronger together, and could not be more grateful for the partnership we share with these and many other superb local businesses and organizations.
Find a list of our partners here.