Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise: Humpback Whales & WildlifeA small-group, 3-hour whale-watching tour from Hoonah, Alaska boards a heated custom vessel at the Icy Strait Excursions Hub and heads into Glacier Bay to watch humpback whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, sea otters and birds. The tour includes pickup from the port, a local English-speaking guide, snacks and all fees; humpback whales arrive in May and stay through September. Cruise ship passengers must allow 6–8 minutes walking time from the dock and check in 15 minutes early.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving by cruise ship and need a tour that departs and returns on a fixed schedule timed to ship arrivals—the 3-hour window and included shuttle eliminate guesswork about timing.
Icy Strait Point whale watching tour: Guaranteed sightingsA small-group whale watching tour at Icy Strait Point carries up to 24 passengers on a 2.5-hour cruise through waters where humpback whales, orcas, sea lions and sea otters are sighted on every departure. The boat is fully enclosed and heated, with windows all around so no seat is blocked from the view. Transfers to and from your ship are included, and the tour is timed to get you back before your ship's all-aboard time.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to watch whales from a protected boat where every seat has a window and you stay warm and dry. The guaranteed sighting promise and fixed return time mean you can commit to the excursion without worrying about missing your ship or going home empty-handed.
Hoonah Alaska: Kayak Tour with Wildlife & Harbor PickupYou’ll paddle gentle waters outside Hoonah with a local guide who knows all the stories behind those mossy shorelines and old logging camps. Expect easy harbor pickup (don’t wander to the wrong kayak shop!), all your gear ready, maybe some rain in the air — but also laughter and those moments when Alaska feels huge and close at once.
Hoonah Whale Watching Tour: Small Group Boat & WildlifeYou're driven from Icy Strait Point to Hoonah's harbor, board a small whale-watching boat with a local captain, and spend the morning looking for whales and wildlife with room to move around and time to breathe. Snacks and hot chocolate are included, and the van brings you back to your starting point when it's over.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see whales without feeling like you're packed into a tour bus with fifty other people — the small group size and local captain are what make the difference between watching wildlife and actually connecting with it.
Hoonah Whale Watching: Small Group & Heated CabinYou arrive thirty minutes early at the port pickup, get driven five to ten minutes to the harbor, then spend two and a half hours on a small boat watching humpbacks, orcas, and sea otters in a heated cabin with a maximum of sixteen people. The Power Cat's design means less rolling, the captain's experience means better sightings, and the small group size means you're not elbowing strangers for a view. Private transport back to the ship is included.Is it for me?Book this if you're on a cruise stop in Hoonah and want to see whales without the crowded-boat experience — the small group size and heated cabin are what make the difference between a rushed tour and one where the captain can actually show you what he's found.
Hoonah: Icy Strait Whale Watching Tour with Small GroupYou’ll feel Alaska’s wild side up close on this small group whale watching tour from Hoonah—watching humpbacks breach in Icy Strait, spotting eagles overhead, sipping hot coffee as sea otters drift past. Expect real local stories from your guide and plenty of quiet moments with just ocean and sky around you.
Icy Strait Point: River Fishing & Bear Watching Day TripYou’ll travel from Icy Strait Point through Hoonah’s Tlingit village to remote rivers on Chichagof Island for guided fishing and bear watching. Feel the hush of old forests, try your hand at spin or fly fishing with all gear provided, and maybe spot brown bears along the way. The wildness lingers long after you leave.
