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  • Private and Luxury
  • Water Tours
  • Full-day Tours
  • Weather Dependent - Moderate

Exclusive Whale Watching

3.7(3 reviews)Hoonah, USAOperated by Icy Strait Whale Adventures
  • Duration2 hours 45 min
  • GroupShared · max 6
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Come join us on this 26-foot Hewescraft vessel. This boat was built specifically for whale watching in extreme comfort. This small group excursion will take you away from the crowds and will allow you to view whales up close and personal. Call for private charters. This boat takes only six passengers at a time.

What to expect

2 hours 45 min2 stopsShared tourMax 6 travellers

  1. Icy Strait Point

    108 Cannery Rd, Hoonah, Alaska, 99829, United States

    Pass by

    For 2.5 hours you’ll be traveling through the waters of Icy Strait – home to a wide array of wildlife including Orcas (killer whales), Stellar sea lions, sea otters, Harbor seals, Dall’s porpoise, and the magnificent humpback whale. Keep an eye out for brown bears and Sitka Black-tailed deer meandering the shoreline, and the noble Bald eagle perched on tree-tops.

  2. Pass by

    Whale watching in Icy Strait can take you to Point Adolphus, the world-renowned spot for extraordinary whale viewing. On this whale watching cruise, you will visit the most active playground of humpback whales in Southeast Alaska, where whale sightings are guaranteed! Breathtaking vistas of land and sea and Alaska’s magnificent creatures in the wild - this adventure is unforgettable.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Meet at Excursion Hub for INDEPENDENT tours. From Ocean Landing Pier, follow dock into the Adventure Center, exit out Door #2, follow signs along path to Excursion Hub - a two min walk from Door 2. From Wilderness Landing pier, take Green Transporter, exit left & follow signs to Excursion Hub.

End / drop-off

Meet at Excursion Hub for INDEPENDENT tours. From Ocean Landing Pier, follow dock into the Adventure Center, exit out Door #2, follow signs along path to Excursion Hub - a two min walk from Door 2. From Wilderness Landing pier, take Green Transporter, exit left & follow signs to Excursion Hub.

Redemption

Please meet 15 minutes prior to your departure time. When you arrive, proceed up the dock. If coming through the Adventure Center Building, exit Door # 2 and follow the path & signs with arrows leading you to the Excursion Hub. You will know you are at the Adventure Center as the dock leads you right into the Adventure Center Building. Do not stop at Door 2, go all the way to the Excursion Hub where you will see a larger green sign that says Excursion Hub. If coming to the Wilderness Dock (you will know you are at the Wilderness Dock as the dock leads you onto gravel and not into a building). Walk towards the Green Transporter right in front of you. When you get off, exit left following the gravel path & signs with arrows leading you to the Excursion Hub - a 2 minute walk. At the Excursion Hub you will see a larger green sign that says Excursion Hub. Your representative will be there with a sign that says Icy Strait Adventures. Local # to call is 907-723-7447 What to Bring: - Come prepared for rain or shine -Hat and mittens -Warm coats that are water-resistant -A camera -Binoculars -Sunglasses

What's included

Included

  • Guaranteed Whales or 50% back.
  • Spectacular, unsurpassed viewing for all ages!
  • Very small marine head

Not included

  • Food & Drink
  • Rain Gear
  • Binoculars
  • Gratuities

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for wheelchair confined guests.

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 5 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Child (2–11), Adult (12–99)

Additional information

  • Mobility challenged guests can take the care cart to Excusion hub meet point but plan for 30 minutes extra to get there on time
  • Marine Head (small restroom) on the boat
  • Please meet 15 minutes prior to your departure time. When you arrive, proceed up the dock. If coming through the Adventure Center Building, exit Door # 2 and follow the path & signs with arrows leading you to the Excursion Hub. You will know you are at the Adventure Center as the dock leads you right into the Adventure Center Building. Do not stop at Door 2, go all the way to the Excursion Hub where you will see a larger green sign that says Excursion Hub. If coming to the Wilderness Dock (you will know you are at the Wilderness Dock as the dock leads you onto gravel and not into a building). Walk towards the Green Transporter right in front of you. When you get off, exit left following the gravel path & signs with arrows leading you to the Excursion Hub - a 2 minute walk. At the Excursion Hub you will see a larger green sign that says Excursion Hub. Your representative will be there with a sign that says Icy Strait Adventures. Local # to call is 907-723-7447 What to Bring: - Come prepared for rain or shine -Hat and mittens -Warm coats that are water-resistant -A camera -Binoculars -Sunglasses

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
America/Juneau
Product code
104979P5

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Any special requirements
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name

Traveller reviews

3.7/ 53 reviews
  • 52
  • 11

Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (2).

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