Hoonah ( Icy Strait Point ) tours, things to do and tickets

Embark on a small-group, 3-hour whale watching and wildlife sightseeing tour from Hoonah, Alaska. 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.

Whale watching in the wild and pristine waters of Icy Strait, where Humpback whales are abundant and sighted on every trip, with small business owner Captain Josh! Otter and Steller Sea Lions are also very common, with Orcas, Brown Bears, and other wildlife frequently sighted!

Owned and operated by our own Captain Josh, he will be your personal guide as he navigates the wilderness waters of Icy strait. What makes his tours special is the energy he has and the creative ways he finds to show you his beloved wildlife, so that you can really see and appreciate these creatures with him, and to make every tour amazing.

His 14 passenger vessel was designed specifically for whale watching on Alaska's waters, and will provide a safe and stable viewing platform for you. He also provides the one truly Drone-integrated whale watching tour in the world, providing you with views and videos of wildlife that are truly unique, and at the end of it, you get to take the footage from your tour home!

Fairweather Kayaks is based in one of the most beautiful areas in southeast Alaska. A little town called Hoonah, Alaska. Not only do you feel like its home when you get here. The people here make it feel like home. It's a hard place to leave after you visit.

Fairweather Kayaks main goal is to show you an experience that when your outing is done. Not only will you walk away happy and relaxed from being out on the water. Our goal is to show you such a good time you'll be thinking about your next visit before you even leave.

Fairweather Kayaks takes you into calm waters where the kayaking experience isnt too difficult and theres always a chance to see wildlife.

Hoonah Whale Tours is a family owned whale watching company that operates out of Hoonah, AK. When taking this tour you will be on a private 6 passenger boat tour that goes out into Icy Strait. During the tour will you get the chance to see all sorts of Southeast Alaska wildlife, including bald eagles, sea lions, sea otters, sometimes brown bear and orcas and of course humpback whales! Our tours last between 3 and 3.5 hours and we guarantee you'll see whales or you money back. The boat is a 6 passenger catamaran, with a walk around deck, heated cabin, and a bathroom on board. We also provide snacks and beverages.

Experience the most sought after Alaskan adventure in the best whale watching boat in Alaska where every seat is a window seat. This small-group tour - 24 people maximum, is 3 hours long from pick up to drop off. Once you arrive at Icy Strait Point, make your way to the Excursions Hub where you will be met by your guide. Worry free departure and return times guarantee to get you back for your ships all on board time. On board Alaska's most specialized whale watching boat, guaranteed whale sightings have never been a problem! Icy Strait and Point Adolphus are world-renowned when it comes to whale activity and is home to a large number of Humpback Whales as well as Orca, sea lions and sea otters. Completely protected from the elements yet experiencing the up and close feel of the water and whales is what sets this tour apart from all others. Come out with our family and enjoy the time of your life!

Embark on a small-group, 3-hour land based tour of Chichagof Island. The community of Hoonah, with a year round population of approximately 850, is located in the northern part of Chichagof Island. The vast majority of the island is pure, uninhabited, Alaskan wilderness teeming with wildlife! Chichagof Island has the highest population of bears per square mile of any place on Earth.

We specialize in whale watching in small groups, 6 passengers total on our tours, This allows for a more personalized experience and why most people chose our tours over other competitors. Our vessel is "32 feet long" and 6 passengers, Our competitors are 38 feet with over 30 passengers. want to feel like sardines in a can or like cattle being herded together then our competitors are the choice for you.

Your experience is very unique because it is on a specifically designed whale watching boat. There will be only up to 13 guests aboard so there is plenty of room inside and out for everyone. Your experienced captain is a local resident with a great deal of knowledge of the wildlife and area, and lots of good stories to tell. Our tour length ensures that you have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beauty of our area and the incredible wildlife. We’ve been sharing our part of the world with enthusiastic guests for over 25 years and would love to share it with you, too.

Wooshkeetaan Tours is an locally owned small business committed to providing guest with unique and thrilling tours of the natural beauty of Port Frederick and Icy Strait. Our tours bring visitors from Icy Straight Point Cruise Ship port and Hoonah to the natural playground we enjoy and appreciate everyday. The waters near Icy Strait Point have some of the best humpback whale watching in the world.

Join us on a once in a lifetime tour. We’ll take you out whale watching in Icy Straits . You’ll see humpback whales, guaranteed! You may also see- Orca, sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles.. there is so much wildlife and amazingly beautiful scenery to see!

We provide a great experience fishing for Alaska halibut. During your fishing trip there is a good chance to see whales and other sea life.

Our excursion is 4 hours from start to finish with over 3.25 hours on the water! We designed our trip to be one of the longest whale watching tours offered in Icy Strait. This extra time allows us to make multiple stops while not feeling rushed. We limit our vessel to 6 passengers max (whether private or mixed) to provide our guests with an uncrowded, relaxed, and intimate wildlife experience. On the day of your tour, we will pick you up from your cruise ship port – Icy Strait Point and return you via our 12 passenger van. While on the water, you'll be cruising in style aboard our custom built Twin Vee Catamaran with an enclosed heated cabin, restroom, comfortable indoor seating, outdoor seating, & 360 degree walk around viewing deck.

We guarantee whale sightings or you will receive a full refund.

BY BOOKING ALL 6 SEATS - you and your travel companions will be the only guests aboard the vessel; becoming a Private Tour (at no additional cost).

One of the most popular shore tours when cruising in Alaska is our premier whale watching tour at icy Strait.  This tour will not just offer whales but also the possibility of bears, deer, coastal ducks and geese.

When porting at Icy Strait near Hoonah this is a shore tour ashore you will not forget.  Lets go on a bear hunt, this four hour tour offers you the chance to see brown bears, Sitka black-tail deer and other wildlife up close in the natural picturesque beauty of the last frontier.