Whale Watching: Intimate Small Group Tours

The operator specializes in whale watching with small groups of up to 16 passengers, allowing for a more personalized experience and a key reason guests choose these tours over competitors. The 38-foot vessel provides a comfortable setting, with pickup and drop-off offered at the main entrance of the port.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

1 Harbor Dr - Passengers are picked up at the main entrance of the cruise ship port, located on the opposite side of the port from where the ships dock. The average walker can expect to make this flat, easy walk through the port in approximately 10-15 minutes. The port offers a Handicare Shuttle that can transport passengers from their ship to the…

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Snacks provided
  • Approximately 10-15 minute walk from ship to pickup location
  • Pickup location just past the City of Hoonah Visitor Info Booth on port property
  • Please arrive on time out of respect for all travelers
  • Not suitable for limited mobility due to required walking
  • No children under 5 years of age
Additional Information
  • No children under 5 years of age
  • Not limited mobility accessible
  • Requires 10-15 min of easy walking through port to pick up location
  • Pick up location is just past the City of Hoonah Visitor Info Booth on port property
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jose_r
Aug 25, 2026
A whale of a show - We had an incredible whale-watching experience with a fantastic crew. They motored nearly 55 minutes out in search of humpback whales, and about an hour later we finally spotted the spray from a blowhole rising in the distance. As we began making our way toward the humpbacks, we unexpectedly came across a family of orcas, including a very young calf swimming close beside its mother. Just minutes later, the baby orca came within a few feet of the boat, rolling its body in the water while its mother stayed close by watching. It was an unforgettable experience. The captain clearly knew exactly where to position the boat to give us the best possible view while still allowing the animals to behave naturally. The crew was excellent, and this ended up being one of the highlights of our trip.
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Anne_k
Aug 24, 2026
Great!!! So glad ai booked this one - Great boat ride, Dennis and the crew were very friendly, welcoming, and made sure everyone was having a great time. They took us to the exact spots the whales where coming up and made sure we seeing everything and anything. They were full of knowledge and dad jokes . Lol!
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Julie_y
Aug 22, 2026
Great trip! The captain... - Great trip! The captain found the whales and we had a bonus naturalist on board to give us information on what we were seeing.
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Anand_k
Aug 21, 2026
Unique experience! - They went the extra mile to get us Orca sightings! The Captain Dennis and his colleague provided good info and effectively navigated us to the right spots - Watching Bubble Netting was a unique experience! All positive
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Lori_m
Aug 20, 2026
Dennis was the best guide! - Dennis was a great guide. He communicated with others to locate the best places to e whales. He took us where whale had been seen. It was perfect. Then he took us over to where the Orcas have been sighted. The orcas swam right along the boat and gave us an awesome show. After seeing both types of whales he took us to where bears had been spotted, but unfortunately, the bears had moved on by the time we arrived.
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Erin_c
Aug 20, 2026
Great time on the boat! - Captain Dennis and Captain Justin were really great! They were both incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area and took us to amazing spots. We saw a few humpbacks, sea lions, sea otters, and an entire pod of orcas. The orcas (which were only in the area for a short period of time) were very playful with each other and came right up to our boat!
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Floyd_p
Aug 19, 2026
They took the extra time... - They took the extra time to tell us some history, knowledge about the sea life, and made us feel welcomed
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Kelly_z
Aug 16, 2026
Perfect day site seeing! - We had a great experience and weather! The most important lots of whales and orca . I would recommend catch of the day!
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Jessica_t
Aug 16, 2026
100% Must Do - THIS IS A MUST DO in Hoonah!!! Our captain was fabulous. We were so lucky to have even been able to see and capture a baby killer whale jumping out of the water. What an amazing day.
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Alounthith_p
Aug 16, 2026
Incredible experience... - Incredible experience that everyone should have the opportunity to do! The humpback whales and groups of orcas that we saw and came so close to was something we will never forget! And the vessel was not overcrowded so everyone got to enjoy the encounter. Highly recommend!!!!
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