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Hoonah Whale-Watching Cruise: 3-Hour Small-Group Tour in Alaska's Glacier Bay and Icy Strait
Embark on a thrilling 3-hour small-group whale-watching cruise in Hoonah, Alaska’s Glacier Bay and Icy Strait. Witness the majestic humpback whales and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Embark on a thrilling 3-hour small-group whale-watching cruise in Hoonah, Alaska’s Glacier Bay and Icy Strait. Witness the majestic humpback whales and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hoonah Travel Adventures - Begin your journey with a pickup at the Icy Strait Excursions Hub, followed by a drive into Hoonah where you’ll board a whale-watching boat. Embark on an adventure to witness Alaska’s stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Expect to see humpback whales, and possibly encounter orcas, seals, sea lions, sea otters, and a…
- Hoonah Travel Adventures - Begin your journey with a pickup at the Icy Strait Excursions Hub, followed by a drive into Hoonah where you’ll board a whale-watching boat. Embark on an adventure to witness Alaska’s stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Expect to see humpback whales, and possibly encounter orcas, seals, sea lions, sea otters, and a variety of birds. After the tour, you have the option to explore the town or return. Shuttles are available every 30 minutes from the Hoonah Travel Adventures Transportation Hub.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Local guide
- Snacks
- Other
- Private transportation
- Local guide
- Snacks
- Other
Additional Information
Join a small-group, 3-hour whale watching and wildlife sightseeing adventure departing from Hoonah, Alaska. Travel in our specially designed vessels, complete with heated cabins and restrooms. Each season, numerous humpback whales gather in Hoonah to feast on the nutrient-rich waters of Glacier Bay and Icy Strait before heading south for the winter. The…
Join a small-group, 3-hour whale watching and wildlife sightseeing adventure departing from Hoonah, Alaska. Travel in our specially designed vessels, complete with heated cabins and restrooms. Each season, numerous humpback whales gather in Hoonah to feast on the nutrient-rich waters of Glacier Bay and Icy Strait before heading south for the winter. The whales start arriving in Hoonah in May and remain until September.
- 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(312 Ratings)
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Michelled626
May 28, 2025
So many whales! - Wow! What an experience! The weather was very rainy with strong winds, but we had the time of our lives. Our captain, Denise was great! She had amazing stories and photos to share with us, which would have made the trip great by itself , but she navigated us to a location where we got to see about 7 or 8 whales breaching within feet of the boat. Unbelievable! This is a must do experience! Would not recommend for those who are prone to seasickness- the waters were very rough the entire time.
On the negative side - they dump
You off in the company gift shop at the end and hold you hostage for 30 minutes before your shuttle returns to port. Very annoying on the end of a great excursion.
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Juliebfromindy
May 19, 2025
Great Whales,Bears,Sea Lions and Eagles!! - This outfit pick us up from the transportation area at Icy Strait Point and took us to Hoonah. We arrived and walked down a rather steep ramp as it was low tide. Handicap folks beware!!! We boarded our beautiful craft that had comfortable seating, was enclosed, and it was easy to hear the Capt, Capt Paul talk about the area.
We had a delightful day watching humpbacks lunge feed. It was beautiful and we stayed with the whales for about 30-40 minutes. We then went and watch two bears near the shore line eating scallops. We also enjoyed seeing sea lions and listening to them. It was just a terrific adventure filled with great whale activity, wonderful information, and beautiful weather.
After we left the boat we walked over to the local gift shop to catch our ride back to Icy Strait Point. You got a discount if you went whale watching which was nice. I recommend this company for the ease of getting there and the great experience we had!!
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Kelsi_h
May 16, 2025
Great tour - Boat driver had lots of interesting local stories. We saw humpbacks, grizzly bears and sea lions. Boat has indoor and outdoor seating. They provided hand warmers and blankets.
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Shari_t
May 14, 2025
The best whale watching trip!!! - This is a fantastic trip!! The boat is covered with comfortable seats. The only thing is if you are boarding at low tied the ramp is at about a 45 degree angle - very steep and not at all handicap accessible. Capt Paul is excellent as was his helper Patrick. They gave us history and facts about the area and wild life. We saw humpback whales, seal lions, bears, eagles, and beautiful scenery. It was an excellent day. Transportation to Hoonah was comfortable and easy to get to from icy strait point.
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Bruce_p
May 14, 2025
Fun day whale watching - Very good tour. It was a cold and rainy day but the captain did all he could and was able to get some great views. Also liked hearing about the history and life in Hoonah.
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Lee
May 11, 2025
Whales were everywhere. - We saw four different whales. The captain was very experienced and knowledgeable. He found us a great place to see whales. It was the best adventure of our cruise.
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Paulde2839kr
Oct 2, 2024
Highly recommend tour - Great experience we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the captains story’s of his own life experiences in Alaska. The ship was comfortable and warm. We encountered a few far off whales and some otters on the trip.
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Lisa_a
Sep 27, 2024
Amazing - Seeing the whales is such a beautiful experience. Pictures just don’t do them justice. To see them in person and experience how big they are and how they sound is magical. If you get to see them breach it’s breath taking.
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Gary_c
Sep 23, 2024
Best whale watching ever - One of the best excursions ever! When we boarded the boat, I asked the guide if there was a good chance that we'd see whales. She guaranteed we would and did not disappoint. There were several boats out looking for whales and the captains of each ship were talking to each other when a whale was sited. Great trip and great commentary by the guide and the captain.
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Michelleo945
Sep 23, 2024
A must Do! - We had an amazing experience on the Hoonah whale watching cruise. The boat was safe and it wasn’t such a large group which was nice because we had a great view of the whales. We saw sooo many whales it was incredible. Our guide Paul is a local and what a great guide he was! His knowledge of the whales and stories of the area really made our trip memorable. Dont hesitate to book with Hoonah travel adventures probably the best thing we did in Alaska.
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