Overview
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3 hours
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Join us for an Alaskan village tour and crab feast! Our locally owned and operated tour is your chance to form a deeper connection.
We will teach you how we catch, cook, and crack our delicious local Alaskan dungeness crab. We will also take you around the village and to our favorite foraging spot to show you a little of how we survive and thrive in this remote paradise.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
The first stop is the dock in the village of Hoonah. This is where we keep our commercial crabbing boat and our morning catch of crab. Pick out your fresh crab as we answer any questions you might have about Alaska commercial fishing and crabbing. We fish for pink salmon to use as bait for our commercial crabbing. All the gear is on board so we can give you a demonstration on how it works right at the dock.
The next stop is the deck over the water at Hoonah Beach House. This is just a quick stop to put our crab on ice for later, and maybe use the restroom if necessary. We will be returning to this location later for the crab feast!
Options
Icy Strait Village Tour and Crab Feast
What‘s Included
Fresh Alaskan Dungeness crab with wild berry dessert
Fresh Alaskan dungeness crab with wild berry dessert
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
50 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing glimpse into local life in Hoonah!
Brenda G,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing morning with Tom and Theresa. Tom picked us up at Icy Strait and we headed to Hoonah. Stopped at the beach to pick out our freshly caught crabs and then headed out for a tour of the town and Theresa’s garden. Learned about how people survive and thrive in this isolated community. Headed back to the Hoonah Beach House for a delicious lunch of fresh Dungeness crab and fried rice. Delicious homemade dessert! Just an incredible experience!
Do yourself a favour!
Steve I,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great activity with many surprises. Todd was a great host, showing how to catch a cook crabs, how he lived and interacted with other locals Do yourself a favour and book this quirky tour. You will love it!
Intimate, Delicious, and Unforgettable
Michelle T,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a true gem. The tour is capped at just 14 people, which keeps the whole experience intimate and relaxed. Watching our crab pulled live from the water before we sat down to eat it was something we won't forget. The owners open up their space and share their story in a way that feels genuinely welcoming, not touristy. The crab was phenomenal, and the Thai Tea, Rice and Sauce completely surprised us. Our hostess was wonderful. Absolutely worth every minute.
Bring your appetite and curiosity.
Troy P,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Delicious food and excellent company. Learned a lot about how life goes on this remote island. Bring your curiosity and appetite, nothing like fresh steam crab and a strong glass of Thai Iced Tea!
My favorite excursion
Carol S,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best excursion. Saw whales on this excursion along with great food and the wonderful tour of the area.
Must go eat Fresh Crab
Annabelle T,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was such an amazing experience The hospitality was amazing and the food was the best we've had so far.
Nice excursion, good...
Robin H,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice excursion, good transportation, great food. It was nice to see Hoonah through the eyes of a hard working local couple.
Fabulous day!!!
Linda M,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Todd is a wonderful tour guide! His wife is an incredible cook. The crab is so fresh and delicious. We loved every minute of it!
Hoonah with a touch of Spice
Griffith H,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour oh Hoonah and have your trip end with crab and Thai spice. The guide/owner has a great understanding of how things work in this town of 850 people. They are very innovative people who make things work through bartering and hard work. They use a lot of things in and around Hoonah both recycling and using natural resources. At the end of the tour you will enjoy fresh crab with a nice touch of homemade Thai spice if you want to add it to your crab. I highly recommend the extra spice to your meal. It was the best meal I had on the cruise. I had to go on land to get it. Don’t forget dessert. It was made with berries from Hoonah.
A wonderful day in Hoonah.
Glenn S,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our host (and guide) was friendly, warm and informative sharing his love of his life in Hoonah. You get a genuine feel for what it takes to survive and thrive in an environment most of us can only handle on vacation for a limited time. The time comes when we are ready to go home - for our host this is home.
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