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Icy Strait Shore Excursion: Whale Watching Adventure Tour

Hoonah, USA
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Focus on spotting native Alaskan wildlife on this half-day shore excursion on Icy Strait. Once your cruise ship docks in Hoonah, transfer to a boat and embark on a whale-spotting tour in Icy Strait. Listen to in-depth guided commentary on local Alaskan flora and fauna while keeping an eye out for whales, geese, coastal ducks, deer, and bears.
  • Convenient round-trip transportation from Icy Strait Point gates
  • Snacks and water provided
  • Learn about native animals' biology and behavior
  • Restrooms located on board the boat

What's Included

  • Roundtrip transportation from Icy Strait Point gates
  • Bottled water and a light snack
  • Restrooms onboard boat
  • Bottled water and a light snack are included.
  • Snacks
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Icy Strait Port- A 5 minute walk from the cruise tender pier (details will be provided with your voucher)

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
  • 05/12/2026 - 09/15/2026

    Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Itinerary

Alaska (Pass By)

1

Hoonah

3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.4
based on 9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Don't book this trip!!!!!!

Laurie_B, Jul 2025
We waited and waited and no one ever showed up. I had sent multiple messages with no response. Wasted an hour of our short visit waiting.

Wonderful wildlife and special stories!

MATTHEW_H, Jun 2024
Our captain was from the Tlingit nation and her first mate was a marine biologist. We were able to see whales, sea otters, and sea lions. I think my favorite part was the stories the captain shared from the Tlingit nation. I felt privileged to be able to listen to these wonderful stories. It was an excellent time!

Great excursion

James_W, May 2023
Nice boat, we were able to stay inside and the windows lifted up. Saw 6-8 whales, a huge group of sea otters and at least 6 sea lions.

The tour was good. We...

David_V, May 2022
The tour was good. We were able to see several whales however it was from quite a distance. Sea lions and sea otters we were able to see from much closer. The boat was good and the crew knowledge of the wildlife and local area.

Muy buena experiencia

JOSE_A, Sep 2023
Un tour muy intimo, pudimos observar ballenas, osos, focas y todo tipo de animmales, el conductor muy paciente y muy exclusivo ya que solo vamos 6 pasajeros

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per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 105 days in advance.

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