Whale-watching, Icy point, Hoonah , whales, Orca, killer-whales

Embark on an exclusive small-group adventure in Hoonah, Alaska, and experience whale watching like never before. Join us on our 32-feet boat for a personalized and intimate encounter with these magnificent creatures.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1 Harbor Dr - Passengers are required to arrive at our pickup location 30 minutes before the tour departs! We transport passengers from the cruise ship port, accommodating 16 at a time. The journey from the cruise ship port to the harbor takes approximately 5-10 minutes. The tour lasts 3 hours, including pickup and drop-off at the cruise ship…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Snacks
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

We specialize in whale watching in small groups, 6 to 15 passengers total on our tours, This allows for a more personalized experience and why most people chose our tours over other competitors. Our vessels are 32 and “38 feet long” and 6 to 16 passengers, Our competitors are 38 feet with over 30 passengers. want to feel like sardines in a can or like…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Deanna_n
Jul 16, 2025
The Best Excursion Ever! - Captain Dennis and Captain Bill were incredible guides! We saw at least 6 whales and we followed them for a while until we moved on to seek out sea lions, otters and bears. My family and I could not recommend this excursion or these guides enough! We couldn’t have had a better day! Loved every second!
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Steven_d
Jul 16, 2025
Whales! Whales! Whales! - We went on this whale watch in Icy Strats. Our boat captain drove us right to the whales. It was amazing! We were there for about an hour and a half constantly watching the whales. What an awesome experience! Do it! It's amazing!
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David_r
Jul 15, 2025
Exceeded expectations - Smaller group size and.smaller made it easier to move around and see the whales. Captain and crew were very experienced and provided useful hints for filming and watching the whales. Also provided binoculars for short durations for close up looks at the animals on shore. We saw 2 bears on the shore. Saw many whales and one was almost so close you could touch it. Great experience that exceeded all expectations. Best of my three excursions (Juneau and Iceland).
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Tracey_s
Jul 12, 2025
Great trip - The boat and bus staff were fantastic, good fun and knowledgeable. They made sure that we were back in time for our all aboard time.
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Vicki_f
Jul 10, 2025
Great experience with smaller group! - Small group so every pair of seats has a window. Small boat is more maneuverable to get closer to shore for a bear siting or amidst a pod of whales. Can stay in the cabin or walk out on small back deck. Crew is knowledgeable and friendly, even have extra binoculars.
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Melissa_r
Jul 9, 2025
Awesome experience - Captain Jay and Naturalist Nia were awesome! This tour only had 16 seats so very intimate. Nia was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about whales and Alaska in general. We saw tons of whales in Juneau. You won’t be disappointed! Also had hot chocolate and snacks on board which my 6 yo appreciated.
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Mitch_h
Jul 6, 2025
Incredible whale watching! - Cant imagine a better way to see whales! Lots of them! This was one of our best excursions anywhere! The whole staff was fun and friendly! They were so happy watching all of us going gaga over all the whales. A must do if you go to Icy Straits
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Sfaigle
Jul 3, 2025
Wonderful Experience - Great area for seeing all kinds of wildlife including humpback and orcas. The customer service of this operator is great.
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Karenms3392oa
Jul 1, 2025
Last minute addition to our trip - As a port of call, Icy Straight Point does not have a lot to offer. This tour made for a great day! The crew was friendly and provide helpful pointers throughout our tour. We weren’t sure about the meet-up point, but they provided a map and instructions to that were good. My only tip is to wait a little further from the security shack. We waited a bit right there for a bit before realizing we should go a little further.
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Aline_s
Jun 30, 2025
Although the crew was... - Although the crew was super kind, there were some difficulties. The meeting point is not well indicated, had to ask to a lot of people to find it. The car that took us to the boat is not appropriated if you have any difficult of mobility, the ceiling is super low. The experience of looking for whales was good, even though I asked a few times to stay longer when we found one (in Juneau I did this kind of tour and they said the regular time is until 30min with each animal) so we could appreciate longer rather than be looking around the sea for another one.
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From $236
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).