Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise - Near Icy Strait Point
Overview
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3 hours
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Embark on a small-group, 3-hour whale watching and wildlife sightseeing tour from Hoonah, Alaska in our custom built vessels with heated cabins and restroom. Every season humpback whales come in large numbers to Hoonah to feed on the nutrient-rich waters of Glacier Bay and Icy Strait before migrating south again for the winter. The whale population begins to arrive in Hoonah in May, and stays through September.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name
Departure times are dependent upon arrival and departure of your cruise ship
No smoking allowed
If your ship is docked at the Adventure/Ocean Landing Dock, proceed ashore to the Icy Strait Point Adventure Center. Once inside the Adventure Center walk through the building and exit through door number “2”. (This is clearly marked). Follow the signs on the gravel path to the Excursion Hub. The total walking time is 6-8 minutes, please allow extra time if you are not a slower walker. We ask that you check in for your tour 15 minutes early and we leave on time.
If your ship is docked at the Wilderness Dock, walk up the dock and to the right. Ride the Green Transporter Gondola(4 minute ride) to the Adventure Landing. Exit left and follow the signs to the Excursion Hub. The total walking time if you ride the free dock to dock Gondola is 6-8 minutes, please allow extra time if you are a slower walker. We ask that you check in for your tour 15 minutes early and we leave on time.
There is NO WIFI or Cell Service at the port area. You will NOT Be able to pull up your email or see you reservation online. Print your connecting instructions!!!
What To Expect
You will be picked up at the Icy Strait Excursions Hub , then driven into Hoonah where you will board your whale watch boat. Then off you go to view Alaska's beautiful scenery and wildlife. You will see humpback whales, you may see Orca's, Seals, Sea Lions, Sea Otters and a large amount of birds. Afterwards you can choose to stay in town for a bit or head back. We have shuttles that run every 30 minutes from the Hoonah Travel Adventures Transportation Hub. THERE IS NO WIFI OR CELL SERVICE AT THE PORT AREA. PRINT YOUR CONNECTING INSTRUCTIONS AND HAVE THEM WITH YOU!
Options
Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Local guide
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
388 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Rewarding whale 🐳 experience and reward program too
David C,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our ship 🚢 captain 🧑✈️ knew where whales 🐳 were as we saw 14 trip was fantastic One issue is we paid for 4 people but only got viator rewards credit for 2 people we originally ordered but we made new reservations for 4 people and did not get 10% rewards of price paid 900.00 we only got 45.00 reward credits to spend on viator - hopefully the will make good 👍
Icy Straight Point Whale Watching
Mary A,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Denise was the best! She found a pod of whales and it was absolutely amazing to witness bubble netting. We loved hearing about the history of her tribe and the area. Shout out to Captain Denise and Analise!
Best Whale Watch Tour Ever!
Ray M,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic whale watch tour with a local captain. Witnessed bubble net feeding! Captain related local history to add to the experience.
Hoonah Travel Adventures...
Corinne E,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hoonah Travel Adventures did a great job! Very organized and everyone was very nice. I recommend using them for an excursion.
Hoonah Whale Watching the Best!
Jason T,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hands down, this was all of our family’s favorite experience. It was more than we could have ever anticipated.
Great tour. We saw lots...
Robin E,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. We saw lots of whales. The captain and naturalist were very knowledgeable. The only minor issue is that there were no snacks as advertised.
Whqle watching Icy Strait
707marileeg,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun must do excursion! The crew and boats efficiently run and guides on board very imformative. Wr saw lots of whales and sea lions
I did not expect to see...
Michelle L,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I did not expect to see so many whales! What an unforgettable experience with my kids! We truly enjoyed this and our captain was great!!
There weren't many whales...
Clarissa C,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00There weren't many whales out the day we visited, which isn't the fault of the staff, but we wish we could have seen more for the price of the excursion. The staff were friendly, but hard to hear at times and not extremely engaging.
Not a worthwhile investment
DEH4251,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We were looking forward to this excursion more than any others, and it was disappointing to say the least. In the nearly 3 hours we were on the boat, we had 2 (very brief) sightings of fins. The rest of the time was spent driving around. While we understood that these tours are unpredictable, $980 for a group of 5 to drive around on a boat for 3 hours was not a good investment. We ended up seeing more whales from our cruise ship unfortunately:(
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