Knight Island

A massive, rugged, and deeply indented island in the central Sound, famous for its labyrinth of pristine bays, coves, and challenging wilderness cruising.

📍 147.667°W · 60.333°N 0 Active Anchorages

Region Overview & Navigation

Knight Island is the wild heart of Prince William Sound. Covering a huge expanse in the central Sound, the island is characterized by its high peaks, thick coastal rainforest, and countless long, fjord-like arms that indent its shores.

Navigation & Safety

  • Rugged Hazards: The coastlines of Knight Island are littered with submerged rocks, kelp beds, and navigation hazards. Extreme care must be taken when entering uncharted bays or approaching close to the shoreline. Always maintain a close watch on the sonar.
  • Exposure: The outer (eastern) shores of the island are fully exposed to the swells and weather systems of the Gulf of Alaska. The inner coves (such as the Bay of Isles) offer excellent, highly protected wilderness shelter.
  • Wildlife: The island has completely recovered from the 1989 oil spill and is now a thriving sanctuary for sea otters, black bears, bald eagles, and killer whales.

Key Region Highlights

Bay of Isles
Deep Wilderness Coves
Pristine Marine Habitats
Rugged Coastlines

Anchorages in Knight Island

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